Commissioning a Piece of Music

Phyllis Avidan Louke is accepting commissions.  If you’d like information on how to commission a piece of music, contact Phyllis at palouke @comcast.net or 503/579-6987 to discuss the specifics.

Some things to think about when commissioning a piece of music:

1. Is the commission for a special occasion or a gift for a special person? 
2. Will the commissioned music occupy a specific spot on a program? (i.e. an opening piece, closing piece, fanfare, etc.)
3. Would you like music about a particular subject, or with a particular style or mood?
4. Consider the length of the piece desired, difficulty level, number of parts, instrumentation and date needed for the first rehearsal.
5. Inscription or dedication on title page.

Cost of commissioning a piece of music:

1. Cost is based on length of piece and instrumentation.
2. In most cases the commissioning fee is paid at the project’s completion.
3. The composer retains the rights to publish the music, although the commissioner may maintain exclusive performance rights for a specified period of time, usually between a few months to a year. 
4. Commissioning a piece is surprisingly affordable.

List of Commissioned Music

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