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Bring New Music to Life

Commissioning new music is one of the most powerful ways to shape the future of our art form. Whether you’re an individual performer, ensemble, educator, or organization, working with New Works Project makes the process accessible, collaborative, and impactful.

When you commission with us, you’re not just creating a piece—you’re investing in composers, expanding repertoire, and making a lasting contribution to the music community.

Why Commission Through New Works Project?

✅ Find the Right Composer – We work with a diverse and talented network of composers, helping match you with an artist who fits your vision, instrument, or ensemble.

✅ Collaborative & Guided Process – From initial ideas to the final premiere, we provide support at every stage, ensuring a smooth and fulfilling commissioning experience.

✅ Flexible Commissioning Options – Whether you’re looking to fund a solo work, organize a consortium, or commission as an institution, we offer pathways to make commissioning work for you.

✅ Social Impact & Equity – Your commission supports fair compensation for composers and helps expand access to new music for performers everywhere.

✅ A Lasting Musical Legacy – Your commissioned work will live on in performances, recordings, and future interpretations, ensuring your impact continues beyond the premiere.

Sponsor a MiniWork

Give the gift of new music! By sponsoring a MiniWorks piece, you help create innovative, portable, and accessible music that musicians everywhere can perform.

Your support directly connects composers and performers, expanding the contemporary repertoire while breaking down barriers to access. Join us in shaping the future of music—sponsor a MiniWorks piece today!

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Ways to Commission Through Us

Starting a consortium with New Works Project is a powerful way to bring composers’ works to life while sharing the cost of commissioning. A consortium allows multiple individuals, ensembles, or organizations to pool resources together to fund a piece, creating a shared investment in new music. It’s a fantastic way to create lasting relationships with composers and fellow musicians while supporting the growth of the contemporary repertoire. Whether you're a performer, educator, or music lover, starting a consortium puts you at the heart of artistic creation and collaboration. New Works Project helps guide you through the entire process from selecting a composer to organizing the premiere performance.

A direct commission is the perfect option for those who want to commission a specific work tailored to their artistic vision. By working directly with a composer, you have the opportunity to create a piece that perfectly fits your performance needs, whether solo, ensemble, or something entirely unique. This option provides the flexibility to negotiate the terms and expectations of the work, ensuring that your voice and vision are reflected in the composition. New Works Project will assist in facilitating the commission process, helping you manage the logistics while you focus on your performance and artistic goals.

Institutional and educational commissions provide an incredible opportunity for schools, universities, and music organizations to engage with new music while offering students and faculty the chance to perform and study contemporary works. This type of commission can also double as a fundraising initiative for your school, as the cost of the commission can be offset through sponsorship or contributions from the community. By commissioning through New Works Project, you’re giving students access to cutting-edge repertoire that connects them with the broader music community. We’ll work with you to customize the commission to your educational goals and help you create a memorable performance that enriches your institution's offerings.

Let’s Create Something New Together

Commissioning should be an exciting and accessible process, and we’re here to make it happen. Whether you're ready to start a project or just exploring the idea, we’d love to help you bring new music to life.

📩 Ready to Get Started? Fill out our Commissioning Inquiry Form (below), and let’s begin the conversation!