Commissions
I’m interested in a commission. Where do I start and what is the process like?
Let’s talk! To get things started, please email me at music@molliebudiansky.com. Include as much information as you can: any desired length, ability level, instrumentation/ensemble size, target performance date, and budget.
For K-12 school ensembles especially, getting students involved in the process helps deepen their connection to the project. Once we decide to move forward, we can figure out what that looks like for your ensemble – anything from voting on a list of titles to a full-scale class discussion of the piece’s theme, structure, style, etc.
For commissions with open-ended themes, you’re likely to get a piece about nature or natural phenomena, aviation, communication, or technology.
What are some other opportunities to collaborate outside of a sole commission?
If you’re not in a position to commission a piece on your own, another option is a consortium commission. This involves multiple groups or performers who each contribute a portion of the commission fee – basically, crowdfunding a piece of music. Each consortium member has a certain level of involvement in the process and exclusivity in premiering the finished work.
Visits and Collaborations
Can you work with our ensemble on one of your pieces and/or talk to my class about being a composer?
Short answer: Yes! Long answer: I don’t travel much, so most of my visits are virtual. Depending on your location and tech setup/capabilities, this can happen live on Zoom or be sent pre-recorded. Feel free to reach out to discuss guest rates and what kind of visit will work best for your situation.
Visits aside, I love hearing from groups that are playing my music so please always feel free to drop me a line and share your livestream links, concert programs, etc.
PDF Score and Parts Delivery
How many copies I can print? Is there a limit?
You are welcome to print as many of each part as needed for your ensemble. That said, please don’t share the download link, digital files, or printed copies outside of your immediate music library. For self-publishing composers, every sale makes a big difference.
How and when will I receive my files?
You can access them immediately from the completed checkout page and you will also receive a download link via email from the file platform deliveries@skypilotapp.com.
Help! I never received my link or my link/password is broken/expired.
Occasionally download links will end up in spam but please email music@molliebudiansky.com if you did not receive your link at all or if you are having other issues accessing the download.
Other
How many cats do you have?
Two. And if they were an indie band, this would be the their album cover:
