CONSORTIUM FOR A NEW WORK
by MARC MELLITS

LEAD COMMISSIONER
Laura Lentz, flutist

INSTRUMENTATION
Flute OR clarinet OR soprano saxophone OR oboe
& string quartet/piano reduction

DURATION
6-10 minutes

BUY-IN & DEADLINE
$250 by December 1, 2023

SCORE DELIVERY DATE
September 1, 2024

EXCLUSIVITY
Consortium members reserve the exclusive right to performances until September 1, 2025. Lead commissioner reserves right to the first commercial recording until September 1, 2025.

PIECE CONCEPT
A work that explores life’s strange coincidences, chance meetings, serendipitous events or experiences.

Consortium members:

Amy Advocat, Clarinet
Lina Andonovska, Flute
Bruce Belton, Clarinet
Paul Bertalan, Donor
Nick Carlson, Clarinet
Jenny Cline, Flute
Christopher Creviston, Saxophone
Richard Faria, Clarinet
Xin Gao, Saxophone
Joshua and Stefanie Gardner, Clarinet
Jeff Heisler, Saxophone
Michael Hernandez, Saxophone
Graeme Steele Johnson, Clarinet
Laura Lentz, Flute
Jeffrey Loeffert, Saxophone
Laura McLaughlin, Clarinet
Erin Murphy, Flute
Brad Schilit, Saxophone
Zach Stern, Saxophone
Elisabeth Stimpert, Clarinet
Jacob Swanson, Saxophone
Emily Tsai, Oboe
Stephan Vermeersch, Clarinet
Garrick Zoeter, Clarinet

Composer Marc Mellits is one of the leading American composers of his generation, enjoying hundreds of performances throughout the world every year, making him one of the most performed living composers in the United States.  From Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, to prestigious music festivals in Europe and the US, Mellits’ music is a constant mainstay on programs throughout the world.  His unique musical style is an eclectic combination of driving rhythms, soaring lyricism, and colorful orchestrations that all combine to communicate directly with the listener.  Mellits' music is often described as being visceral, making a deep connection with the audience.  “This was music as sensual as it was intelligent; I saw audience members swaying, nodding, making little motions with their hands” (New York Press).  He started composing very early, and was writing piano music long before he started formal piano lessons at age 6.  He went on to study at the Eastman School of Music, Yale School of Music, Cornell University, and Tanglewood.  Mellits often is a miniaturist, composing works that are comprised of short, contrasting movements or sections.  His music is eclectic, all-encompassing, colorful, and always has a sense of forward motion.

JOIN THE CONSORTIUM!
(12/1/23 deadline)

Two easy steps:
1. Pay $250 on Venmo or PayPal
2. Fill in contact form.
Subject: please write Mellits Consortium

Thank you!
- Laura Lentz