We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 28, 2012.

Nine Days, 77% Funded!!

Update #2 · May 7, 2012 · comment

Hello dear friends, backers, and backers-to-be!

Words cannot express my gratitude for your generosity! 

Steve Vacchi, Lori Laitman, Richard Rankin, Sharon Zenz, Turrah Zenz, Aaron Pergram, Gary Ferrington, Justin Thornton, Caroline Alden, Blaine Johnston, Andrew Stiefel, Ray Hull, Sharon Wagner, Chris McVay, Ted Russ, Nikki Pagniano, Gabe Medina, Pia Faxon, David Moursund, Matthew Svoboda, Jeffrey DePaoli, Jerry Xiong

You are all incredible, and I have to thank you so much for your hard work and sharing this project with friends and family. Much of the success of this campaign has come from sharing on Facebook. Thank you for posting, tweeting, and e-mailing! With only $445 left to raise, we are already racing to the finish line. I am so confident that the goal will be met, and I could not be more thrilled. 

Below, I am posting an image of the first two pages of the piece, which is now evolving into a ballet of sorts. The inspiration, or concept is still not concrete. However, I have charted out the formal structure of the piece and have a few strong ideas that will span the entire work! The MIDI of this piece does not sound very good, but I will post one in my next update so that you can hear the progress!

Thank you so much again, everyone! As we enter the middle stretch of this Kickstarter campaign, please continue to share on Facebook, twitter, etc. This project would not be possible without your kindness and generosity. Please feel free to drop me a line anytime, I would love to hear from you! brandonrumseymusic@gmail.com

Creatively yours,

Brandon Scott Rumsey
http://brandonrumseymusic.com

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Funding period
Apr 27, 2012 - May 28, 2012 (31 days)

  • Pledge $10 or more

    7 backers

    Thank you for your support! You will be mentioned on my professional website as a "Contributor".

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    12 backers

    You will receive a hand-written "Thank You" letter, an MP3 recording of the new piece, and you will be mentioned on my professional website as a "Contributor".

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    5 backers

    You will receive a hand-written "Thank You" letter, a MP3 recordings of 3 compositions of your choice from a list that is available at brandonrumseymusic.com/donate, an MP3 recording of the new piece, and you will be mentioned on my professional website as a "Contributor".

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    5 backers

    You will receive a hand-written "Thank You" letter, audio CD of the new piece plus 6 works of your choice from a list that is available at brandonrumseymusic.com/donate. You will be mentioned on my professional website as a "Sponsor".

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    0 backers

    You will receive a "Thank You" video chat via Skype, audio CD of the new piece plus 6 works of your choice from a list that is available at brandonrumseymusic.com/donate, and signed/bound scores of two of your favorite works from the CD. You will also be mentioned in the program notes for the new work and on my professional website as a "Patron".

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers

    You will receive a "Thank You" video chat via Skype, audio CD of 6-8 works of your choice from a list that is available at brandonrumseymusic.com/donate, signed/bound scores of two of your favorite works from the CD, signed/bound copy of the finished score for the new work and a digital recording following the performance. You will also be mentioned in the program notes for the new work and on my professional website as an "Advocate".

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers

    You will receive the title of "Commissioner" for the new work for large chamber ensemble that will be composed during my stay at Brevard Music Center. The piece will be listed as "Commissioned by" above the title and on all program information. I will be in touch with the Commissioner(s) throughout the creative process and will provide updates regarding inspiration and progress. Lastly, the Commissioner(s) will receive a framed hand-written manuscript of the opening page, a signed copy of the finished score, and a CD recording following the performance.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012