About the Project
The National Catholic Band Association Commissioning Consortium has been established to expand the availability of repertoire that may be used at the liturgy or concerts and to allow Catholic Schools from around the country the opportunity to participate in the premiere of a new work. By creating a commissioning consortium it is possible to make such a project financially feasible for many Catholic school music programs.
Difficulty level - This year’s piece is a grade level 1.5 to 2 intended for middle school or junior high age ensembles. It is also our hope that some high schools will be a part of this project as well.
Premiere performances - Each first performance by a participating ensemble will be considered a premiere. The names of all participating ensembles and directors will be printed in the score.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret that there will be no NCBA Commissioning Project this year. But we expect to resume this special project next school year. Be on the look out in the months to come for information regarding the 2021–2022 project!
Past commissions include:
2011 Two Hymns by Jerry Nowak (Grade 2)
2012 Ye Sons and Daughter & Lift High The Cross by Randy Navarre (Grade 3)
2013 Hail Holy Queen by Gerald Sebesky (Grade 1½)
2015 African Marching Song “Siyhamba” by Ken Dye (Grade 1½)
2016 Two Carols For Christmas by Roger Cichy (Grade 2)
2018 Sing! “How Can I Keep From Singing” by Quincy Hilliard (Grade 1½)
(all published by Northeastern Music Publications, www.nemusicpub.com)
Difficulty level - This year’s piece is a grade level 1.5 to 2 intended for middle school or junior high age ensembles. It is also our hope that some high schools will be a part of this project as well.
Premiere performances - Each first performance by a participating ensemble will be considered a premiere. The names of all participating ensembles and directors will be printed in the score.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret that there will be no NCBA Commissioning Project this year. But we expect to resume this special project next school year. Be on the look out in the months to come for information regarding the 2021–2022 project!
Past commissions include:
2011 Two Hymns by Jerry Nowak (Grade 2)
2012 Ye Sons and Daughter & Lift High The Cross by Randy Navarre (Grade 3)
2013 Hail Holy Queen by Gerald Sebesky (Grade 1½)
2015 African Marching Song “Siyhamba” by Ken Dye (Grade 1½)
2016 Two Carols For Christmas by Roger Cichy (Grade 2)
2018 Sing! “How Can I Keep From Singing” by Quincy Hilliard (Grade 1½)
(all published by Northeastern Music Publications, www.nemusicpub.com)
Our composer from 2018:
Dr. Quincy Hilliard
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Quincy C. Hilliard’s compositions for wind band are published by a variety of well known publishers. In 2014, Hilliard received the prestigious Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Award in the Classical Music Division. He was also recognized with a Global Music Award for his work as a composer. In 2012, one of his pieces, Coty (clarinet and piano) was recorded on a CD that was nominated for a Grammy Award. In 2008, he was commissioned by the Library of Congress to compose a work in celebration of the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. He is frequently commissioned to compose works, including one for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and a score for a documentary film, The Texas Rangers. For many years, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) has recognized him with annual awards for the unusually frequent performance of his compositions. Hilliard is regularly invited to conduct, demonstrate effective techniques, and adjudicate festivals throughout the world.
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The Commissioning Report
COST- Total cost of the 2018 National Catholic Band Association Commissioning Consortium was $50. ($50 to be paid by the member school with $50 to be matched by NCBA. Cost to non-members is $100. Each participating school received a full score and all parts. Packaging and mailing costs are included.
ABOUT THE PIECE - "SING!" is based on the hymn “How Can I Keep from Singing”. The piece is written for band and can be sung with chorus. Care should be taken to insure the percussion parts do not overpower the band or the chorus. The opening measures should be played with spirit and in a fanfare-like manner. The chorus enters at measure 11 for the first time. The melody is passed around through various instrumental combinations to create various tonal colors. At measure 28, there is a small four-measure percussion feature. At measure 32, the refrain is heard for the first time in a unison scoring. Measure 42 is the climax of the piece and should be played in a bold style. The melody returns in measure 49 and continues to the end of the piece.
2018 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS:
Bishop Alemany High School, Shaniee Kennedy
Mission Hills, CA
Bishop Hendricken High School, Sean W. Donnelly
Warwick, RI
Bishop Ireton High School, Melinda McKenzie Hall
Alexandria, VA
California State University, Northridge, Lawrence Stoffel
Los Angeles, CA
Cathedral High School, Kathy McCullough
Indianapolis, IN
Chaminade High School, Br. Karl Hornberger
Mineola, NY
Hill-Murray School, Traci Youngs
Maplewood, MN
Mount St. Charles Academy, Marc Blanchette
Woonsocket, RI
Nolan Catholic High School, Manny Guerrero
Fort Worth, TX
Paul VI Catholic High School, Jan Siegfried
Fairfax, VA
Sacred Heart School, Philip Desrosiers
East Providence, RI
St. Ignatius High School, Dan Hamlin
Cleveland, OH
University Of Notre Dame, Kenneth W. Dye
Notre Dame, IN
Villanova University, George Pinchock
Villanova, PA
TO PARTICIPATE - Marc Blanchette from Mount St. Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI is directing the project. Marc has commissioned more than 30 pieces, including several as part of a consortium. Please send the PARTICIPATION APPLICATION and your check to Marc Blanchette:
Marc Blanchette
Mount St Charles Academy
800 Logee Street
Woonsocket RI 02895
ABOUT THE PIECE - "SING!" is based on the hymn “How Can I Keep from Singing”. The piece is written for band and can be sung with chorus. Care should be taken to insure the percussion parts do not overpower the band or the chorus. The opening measures should be played with spirit and in a fanfare-like manner. The chorus enters at measure 11 for the first time. The melody is passed around through various instrumental combinations to create various tonal colors. At measure 28, there is a small four-measure percussion feature. At measure 32, the refrain is heard for the first time in a unison scoring. Measure 42 is the climax of the piece and should be played in a bold style. The melody returns in measure 49 and continues to the end of the piece.
2018 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS:
Bishop Alemany High School, Shaniee Kennedy
Mission Hills, CA
Bishop Hendricken High School, Sean W. Donnelly
Warwick, RI
Bishop Ireton High School, Melinda McKenzie Hall
Alexandria, VA
California State University, Northridge, Lawrence Stoffel
Los Angeles, CA
Cathedral High School, Kathy McCullough
Indianapolis, IN
Chaminade High School, Br. Karl Hornberger
Mineola, NY
Hill-Murray School, Traci Youngs
Maplewood, MN
Mount St. Charles Academy, Marc Blanchette
Woonsocket, RI
Nolan Catholic High School, Manny Guerrero
Fort Worth, TX
Paul VI Catholic High School, Jan Siegfried
Fairfax, VA
Sacred Heart School, Philip Desrosiers
East Providence, RI
St. Ignatius High School, Dan Hamlin
Cleveland, OH
University Of Notre Dame, Kenneth W. Dye
Notre Dame, IN
Villanova University, George Pinchock
Villanova, PA
TO PARTICIPATE - Marc Blanchette from Mount St. Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI is directing the project. Marc has commissioned more than 30 pieces, including several as part of a consortium. Please send the PARTICIPATION APPLICATION and your check to Marc Blanchette:
Marc Blanchette
Mount St Charles Academy
800 Logee Street
Woonsocket RI 02895