premieres Spring 2027
Consortium Membership: $250 due January 1, 2027.
Consortium Delivery: First Draft to soloist and consortium lead – January 5, 2027. Final Draft due to soloist and consortium lead – February 1, 2027. Consortium Member Delivery – May 1, 2027. Benefits of Consortium Membership: All participating members of the consortium will receive the following - Performance exclusivity for one year upon delivery. Electronic copy of score (.pdf) and one full set of parts (.pdf) from the composer. A piano reduction will be made available no later than one year following completion.Recognition of consortium membership in the score and on the website of composer Erin Keeton-Howard. Collaboration with Erin Keeton-Howard and Cassandra McDonald on the realization of the work, remotely or in-person, can be negotiated directly with the artists. Complete the consortium interest form: Click Here (https://forms.gle/SXUNpsr8GDMJXyyH7) Following completion of the form, an invoice will be distributed to consortium members via email with details on submitting payment via check. Final payment will be required by January 1, 2027. Anticipated release of scores and parts will be delivered to consortium members May 1, 2027. |
Title: Soul Studies
Piece Description: The piece will be 4 solo movements with one movement to be written at the level of an average high school trumpeter. The piece will be written collaboratively between composer Erin Keeton-Howard and trumpeter Cassandra McDonald. Proposed Length: 4 movements. Intended Grade Level: Grade 4, accessible by high school and collegiate ensembles with a minimum of one movement to be accessible by an average high school trumpet soloist. Proposed Instrumentation: a. Trumpet soloist (may include flugel) b. Piccolo c. Flute 1-2 d. Oboe e. Bassoon f. B-flat Clarinet 1-3 g. Bass Clarinet h. Alto Sax i. Tenor Sax j. Bari Sax k. Trumpet 1-3 l. Horn 1-2 m. Trombone 1-2 n. Bass Trombone o. Euphonium p. B-flat Baritone T.C. q. Tuba r. Double Bass [optional] s. Piano (optional) t. Timpani [4 drums] u. 6-8 Percussionists (standard instrumentation, using typical mallets and bows) v. Electric Guitar (optional) |
