Articles from composers and other collaborators that provide examples of their own successful (or unsuccessful) experiences.
A Composer’s Guide to Orchestra Commissions – Stephanie Ann Boyd
Based on her personal experiences working with orchestras, composer Stephanie Ann Boyd shares thoughts and actionable advice for making artistic collaborations as equitable and enjoyable as possible for everyone involved in the commissioning process.
Anatomy of a Commission: A Composer’s Guide to Orchestra Commissions
Transcending a Capitalist Valuation of Commissioning Fees – Gemma Peacocke
Commissioning fees rarely translate to a living wage for composers, but even if we equitably compensated artists for their time, resources, and monthly expenses, it would only represent a capitalist valuation of their art. In this essay, composer Gemma Peacocke uncovers the inequities and inconsistencies of commission fees, and considers the societal worth of new artwork.
Anatomy of a Commission: Transcending a Capitalist Valuation of Commissioning Fees
Building an Accessible and Community-Focused Practice – Yaz Lancaster
While we all need money and material resources to support ourselves, there are ways to commission and collaborate that don’t follow the current model of capitalistic transaction, and instead result in a practice that is more accessible for everyone involved while also building longer-lasting collaborative relationships. In this essay, composer Yaz Lancaster explores commissioning as a communal practice.
Anatomy of a Commission: Building an Accessible and Community-Focused Practice