Dear Colleagues,
I hope this finds you well. I would like to share news of an exciting consortium opportunity with composer Zachery S. Meier.
Zachery has agreed to compose a multi-movement work for band in the style of a theme and variations, inspired by Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations.” His concept is that of a modular work that can be performed either in its entirety or with any combination of movements. The work will be approximately 12-15 minutes in length. The difficulty level will be in the grade 3-5 range. The difficulty of each movement will vary, allowing conductors to pick the movements that best fit their ensemble. The buy-in for the consortium is $250. The deadline to join is October 1, 2023. Consortium members will receive their name and institution listed on the inside of the score, a physical score, a PDF of the score and parts, and performance exclusivity of twelve months from the world premiere date in Spring 2024. The music will be shared with all consortium members once completed - January 1, 2024. A physical score will be delivered following that.
The instrumentation will be: Piccolo, Flute 1-2, Oboe (cued elsewhere), Clarinet 1-3, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1-2 (cued elsewhere), Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1-3, Horns 1-2 (3 & 4 opt.), Trombone 1-2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, String Bass (opt.), up to but not exceeding 4 percussionists.
There are multiple options for payment. We can arrange for payment before the end of your current fiscal year if you like OR you can pay in the new fiscal year. We can personalize a payment plan based on your needs. If the consortium fee prohibits you from participating, please contact us to discuss an alternate fee.
Sign up for the consortium here!
A sample of Zachery's wind band writing can be found on Soundcloud: Reigniere for wind ensemble.
A bit about Zachery S Meier:
Zachery is currently serving as visiting lecturer at Denison University in Granville, OH where he teaches music composition, theory, and computer music, along with courses in Queer Studies. He has received regional and national recognition for his compositions. This summer, his piece Hush for Flute and Trombone will be performed at the International Trombone Festival in Salt Lake City, and his piece for flute trio, Hiraeth, will be premiered at the National Flute Association Convention in Phoenix. In fall, a premiere of a 45-minute movement and music work with Madshak/Molly Shanahan’s dance company will premiere in Chicago. In 2017, he was selected to participate in the National Band Association’s Young Composers & Conductors Mentor Project, inviting him to participate in the rehearsal and performance of his wind ensemble work, Reigniere, with the United States Air Force Band. He was also named the 2015 Washington Idaho Symphony Composition/Concerto Competition winner and provided a spotlight artists segment on Minnesota Public Radio’s Spotlight Regional Artists Series in 2015.
A variety of well-respected ensembles have worked with Zachery and performed his music; The Ho Chi Minh Ballet Orchestra, Washington State University Wind Ensemble, University of Iowa’s Symphony Band, University of Iowa’s Center for New Music Ensemble, George Mason University Wind Symphony, Cincinnati Conservatory Wind Orchestra, and many others.
More information about Zachery and his music can be found on his Denison University webpage and on his personal website: Zachery Meier Music
Please share this with anyone who may be interested in participating.
Best,
Nolan
Dr. Nolan Hauta
Associate Professor of Music
Concert Band Director
University of Dubuque
2000 University Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
nhauta@dbq.edu 563.589.3797
