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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on March 11, 2012.

Thank you everyone! New "rewards...."

Update #3 · Mar 4, 2012 · 1 comment

I am very deeply touched at the generosity of each member of this consortium.  It is really an honor to write music for such a special instrument, and to know that there are so many individuals and organizations who love the saxophone as much as I do.

As an expression of appreciation, I will have a comp ticket for those of you who wish to attend the debut performance of Poet and Peasant, tentatively scheduled for May 14 at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall.  More details to come!

And, I will be inviting the members of this consortium to "select" the next piece I'll be arranging for saxophone orchestra.  If you have a favorite, please share it here - I look for works that aren't already available, and prefer music from prior to 1923 because of copyright restrictions.  Music published after that time requires a sizable fee paid to the copyright holder (this usually exceeds $500).  And, some composers (such as John Williams, composer of Harry Potter and Star Wars and many other film and tv scores) do not give those permissions at all.

So, think about it, and send me your ideas.  I'll compile a list and send you a link so that you can place your vote!

Thanks again, and please keep the word out for others to join our consortium - we've got just shy of a week remaining.

Best wishes,

Vicki

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      Creator Vicki Purslow on March 6, 2012

      The ideas are starting to pour in - among the pieces "nominated" for my next major project are Henry Fillmore's Lassus Trombone, Scott Joplin's Overture to Treemonisha, and a Mozart piano concert. Other thoughts?

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Feb 10, 2012 - Mar 11, 2012 (30 days)

  • Pledge $8 or more

    1 backer

    Supporters at this level and above will receive a complimentary ticket for admission to the debut performance of Poet and Peasant Overture. The concert is tentatively slated for May 14, 2012 in Ashland, OR at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall. Details forthcoming. Additionally, supporters at this level will also be invited to vote on the next major arrangement that I will create for saxophone orchestra. Reward #6 will automatically go to all previous consortium members.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    Supporters at this level will receive an mp3 of the arrangement using midi instrumentation.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
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    4 backers

    Supporters at this level will receive reward 1 and the supporters's name or ensemble will be listed as part of the consortium on a cover sheet accompanying the printed music.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
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    Supporters at this level will receive rewards 1, 2, and an electronic copy of the score.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
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    Supporters at this level will receive rewards 1, 2, 3, and electronic copies of all parts.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
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    4 backers

    Supporters at this level will receive rewards 1, 2, 3, 4, and electronic copies of the score and all parts for an SATB saxophone quartet arrangement of The Poet and Peasant Overture.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012