Dominick DiOrio

Interested in commissioning a new work?

The creation of new music is a gift like no other and bringing a new composition into the world is an exciting process for performers, listeners, and the composer.

I enjoy nothing greater than the chance to create new music that moves people and communicates something worth sharing with others. For me, commissioning begins with a conversation, where I have the opportunity to learn about your specific hopes and dreams for the new work. This may include a discussion of musical and thematic ideas, texts, your organization's structure and mission, how the work will be received by your performers and audience, and many other factors.

The cost of commissioning new music is one of these factors, and it varies widely and is dependent upon many things, including:

• Duration / length (in minutes)
• Scope (size of performing forces)
• Composition timeframe (deadline for final score, etc.)
• Consortium commission (with multiple organizations)
• Text permissions
• Parts / Piano-Vocal score (for choral and large ensemble & opera)
• Travel expenses to attend the premiere

Cost is just one small part of the very exciting process that is creating new music. I recently completed a guide to commissioning for conductors who want to create a new work. I recommend it as an introduction to the commissioning process if you want to learn more.

Whatever your vision, I am ready to help make it a reality for you and the people you serve with your music.

Contact me to start a conversation.

Some Commissioning Organizations:

• ACFEA Tour Consultants
• Anderson University
• Ann Stookey Fund for New Music
• Bowling Green State University
• Children's Chorus of Washington
• Choral Arts Society of Washington
• Chorus America (*twice)
• Cincinnati Boychoir
• Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble
• Commonwealth Youth Choirs
• Cor Cantiamo
• Cornell University Chorale
• Divergence Vocal Theater
• eighth blackbird
• Emmanuel Episcopal Church (for Christian Lane & Jolle Greenleaf)
• The Esoterics
• Fairfax General Music Educators Association
• Falls Church Presbyterian
• First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington
• Fort Wayne Children's Choir
• Franklin Central High School
• Handel Society of Dartmouth College
• Hendrix College
• Houston Chamber Choir
• Ithaca Children's Choir
• Ithaca College (*thrice)
• Juventas New Music Ensemble
• Kansas City Chorale
• Knox Presbyterian Church
• Macalester College (*twice)
• Maggie Finnegan, soprano
• Master Chorale of South Florida
• Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia
• Miami University (Ohio) (*twice)
• North Central High School (Indianapolis)
• Northminster Presbyterian Church (Indianapolis)
• NOTUS (*twice)
• Oakland East Bay Gay Men's Chorus
• Oberlin Conservatory of Music (for Katherine Jolly)
• Princeton Glee Club
• ROK: Reimagining Opera for Kids
• Rhinebeck Choral Club
• Smith College Choirs
• Soli Deo Gloria
• South Bend Chamber Singers
• St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cincinnati
• Texas Boys Choir
• Texas Choral Directors Association
• Texas State University Chorale
• "The President's Own" United States Marine Band
• Third Coast Percussion
• Truman State University
• The University Church at Yale
• University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
• University of Houston Honors College
• University of Illinois (Sesquecentennial Commission)
• University of Michigan Men's Glee Club
• University of Missouri Kansas City
• University of Oregon
• University of Richmond Schola Cantorum
• West End United Methodist Church - Nashville
• Whitman College Choirs (*twice)
• Winchester (MA) High School Choirs
• Worcester Youth Orchestras
• Yale Institute of Sacred Music