Project Scope
Commission lead: Brittany Chally (Conley Elementary School and Martin Elementary School)
Instrumentation: Beginner Band
Difficulty: Grade 0.5-1
Duration: max 2 minutes
Buy-in: $125
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Delivery: by January 15, 2026
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“Pathways” Commission Consortium – Organization
For organizations participating in the commission consortium for a new, grade .5-1 concert band piece with the working title “Concurrence”
Out of stock
Consortium Members
Stephanie Johnson (Marengo-Union CSD 165)
Christian Bierma (Leggee Elementary School and Martin Elementary School)
Amanda Wells (Barrington School District 220)
Andrew Whitlock, Kevin Rowlett (McHenry School District 15)
Adam Bell, Madison Guthrie, Cameron Paddack (Crystal Lake School District 47)
Benefits:
- Institution and Director name listed in the score
- Score and parts delivered via PDF
- All consortium performances are considered premieres and may be labeled as such in their concert programs. There is no cutoff date for these performances.
- Zoom or live* chat/rehearsal session with the composer. Limited to the first 5 (or so) ensembles to join!
*live for ensembles in and around McHenry County, IL
The piece will be available to the public in Summer 2026.
Program Notes
Inspired by the themes of parallel worlds and alternate lives in literature, such as the main character’s adventure in “Another” by Christian Robinson, this piece will explore those themes within the context of beginning band.