COMPOSER SELECTION PROCESS

How We Work

New Works Project is reimagining how new music comes to life by building a bridge between composers, performers, and passionate supporters. Our innovative funding and creation model brings together a diverse community to collaboratively shape the future of music.

What Sets Us Apart

Agency Support for Composers: Our model acts as an agency, helping composers and performers bring their musical goals to life.
Access from Concept to Premiere: We begin promoting projects early, giving participants insight into the creative process and building excitement from start to finish.
Community-Driven Innovation: By uniting performers, composers, and supporters, we create a space where everyone’s contributions make a lasting difference.

A Collaborative Vision

We believe that new music thrives when supported by a collective effort. Through our consortium model, we unite composers and performers around shared goals, providing the resources and platform necessary to create meaningful and impactful works.

Your Role in the Process

When you participate in a New Works Project consortium, you’re not just commissioning music—you’re becoming an essential part of its story.

Here’s what that looks like:

Shared Vision:
- Composers, Performers, & Educators present compelling ideas for new works.
- Performers, and music supports help bring those ideas to life by participating in or and funding each project.
Flexible and Inclusive Funding:
- Anyone can donate directly or sign up as a Consortium Participant to actively fundraise.
Rewarding Participation:
- Your contributions or fundraising efforts unlock a variety of benefits, including:
  - Recognition: Your name featured in the final score as a key supporter.
  - Access: Digital and print copies of the music, provided as a thank-you gift.
  - Performance Exclusivity: First access to perform the new work during the 12-month exclusive performance window.

Why Join a Consortium?

Create Impact: By pooling resources, participants make it possible for composers to bring innovative projects to life.
Connect and Collaborate: Engage with a network of performers, ensembles, and music enthusiasts who share your passion.
Shape the Future of Music: Your participation directly supports the creation of works that will resonate with audiences for years to come.

Be a Consortium Participant

Fundraise or Contribute: Raise funds or donate to a project you want to be involved in and have your name printed in the final score

Join as a Consortium Participant: Sign up as an individual, ensemble, or institution via this form. And Fundraise (or contribute) to help us fund this project.

Enjoy Exclusive Benefits:
- $5–$74: Recognition in the final score.
- $75–$99: Recognition + digital copy of the music + 12-month exclusive performance rights.
- $100–$149: Recognition + printed copy of the music + 12-month exclusive performance rights.
- $150+: Recognition + both digital and printed copies + 12-month exclusive performance rights.

Why Participate?

Shape the Future: Be part of creating bold new music.
Collaborate and Connect: Build relationships with composers, performers, and supporters.
Lead the Premiere: Gain exclusive performance rights for 12 months.

Your involvement helps us achieve our mission to create a diverse, accessible musical ecosystem while connecting communities through shared creativity. Join today and help us bring new music to life!

Submit a Project

Looking to have a piece written for your ensemble or organization? New Works Project is the place to make that happen. We help musical ideas performers, composers, and educators come to life.

How It Works:

Complete the Submission Form: Share your project details, goals, and vision.
Collaborate with Us: Our team will review your submission and explore how we can support your project.
Launch Your Project: Together, we’ll create something extraordinary.

Submit your idea today and join us in shaping the future of music creation!