What are the benefits of commissioning new original art music?

As a commissioning party, you may specify any number of particulars about the music, including:

• Artistic or aesthetic style
• Level of difficulty - student or professional
• “Programmatic” elements - for example, to tell a story or paint a “picture”; to commemorate or honor an individual, group, or geographic region; or to promote a cause
• Commissions to compose original art music may include providing funding for a concert and/or a recording

Commissioning new art music allows you to play a vital role in the direction of contemporary art music. This is why composers dedicate the work by placing your name on the first pages of the music itself; the dedication is an acknowledge of your contribution to art music.

Commissioning parties may specify that the work be dedicated to someone of your own choosing: individuals, organizations, or causes. Of course, commissioning parties may also choose to remain anonymous.