At this time, I will not be accepting new commissions so that I can focus on my health
If you would like to commission me to write a new piece for you or to arrange something for you, please contact me with your idea (no matter how small or well-formed it is [or isn't!]). Consider what instrumentation you'd like, the length of the piece, and your desired timeline for delivery of music.
For pricing, I begin with basing my rates on the recommendations of the Canadian League of Composers, and from there we can negotiate. At this time I do my own copying, and I prefer to charge hourly clerical fees ($25/hour) as I feel this is more fair to both parties. Please also feel welcome to tell me your budget for commissioning. Negotiating is hard to do without all the necessary information.
What if I can't quite afford it?
Contact me nonetheless! What is the use of a creative mind if I can't use it to come up with creative solutions? Creating art and working together is work worth doing.
For pricing, I begin with basing my rates on the recommendations of the Canadian League of Composers, and from there we can negotiate. At this time I do my own copying, and I prefer to charge hourly clerical fees ($25/hour) as I feel this is more fair to both parties. Please also feel welcome to tell me your budget for commissioning. Negotiating is hard to do without all the necessary information.
What if I can't quite afford it?
Contact me nonetheless! What is the use of a creative mind if I can't use it to come up with creative solutions? Creating art and working together is work worth doing.
Past Commissions
Scanadalous (an homage to Chiquinha Gonzaga)
2023 | 7'
Guitar and flute duo
Commissioned by the Azuline Duo
2023 | 7'
Guitar and flute duo
Commissioned by the Azuline Duo
How Can He Live Without His Euridice (from Orpheus and Eurydice...ish)
2022 | 4.5
Arrangement for soprano and wind octet
Commissioned by Steven D. Davis and Anya Pogorelova and supported by the UMKC Martha Jane Starr Library Research Award
Review from an audience member: "It's like Henry Purcell had a baby with
Schoenberg but better."
2022 | 4.5
Arrangement for soprano and wind octet
Commissioned by Steven D. Davis and Anya Pogorelova and supported by the UMKC Martha Jane Starr Library Research Award
Review from an audience member: "It's like Henry Purcell had a baby with
Schoenberg but better."
When You Accidentally Wish Upon a Satellite
2022 | 7'
Big Band
Commission Consortium lead by the Footnotes Jazz Collective
2022 | 7'
Big Band
Commission Consortium lead by the Footnotes Jazz Collective
Silver Linings
2021 | 4'35"
Libretto by Christine Parcells
Art Song for soprano and piano
PWYC Commission Consortium spear-headed by Danielle Strong and Matthew Praksas
2021 | 4'35"
Libretto by Christine Parcells
Art Song for soprano and piano
PWYC Commission Consortium spear-headed by Danielle Strong and Matthew Praksas
Schlafendes Jesuskind (Hugo Wolf)
2020 | 3'
Reduced accompaniment for string Orchestra
Hired by the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
2020 | 3'
Reduced accompaniment for string Orchestra
Hired by the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
É Amore a landroncello
2020 | 5'46"
Libretto by Lorenzo de Ponte
Reimagined Mozart aria for mezzo-soprano and chamber orchestra
Commissioned by the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with Collectif
2020 | 5'46"
Libretto by Lorenzo de Ponte
Reimagined Mozart aria for mezzo-soprano and chamber orchestra
Commissioned by the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with Collectif
