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 was no NCBA Commissioning 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)
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret that there was no NCBA Commissioning Project.
(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 was no NCBA Commissioning 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)
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret that there was no NCBA Commissioning Project.
(all published by Northeastern Music Publications, www.nemusicpub.com)
Our composer for 2024:
Rick Kirby
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Rick Kirby was born in Boston in 1945 and was educated in the New England area. After arriving in Wisconsin in 1974, he taught at several high schools and universities. He retired from public school teaching in 2001 to pursue a full time career as a composer and arranger. Before retirement, Mr. Kirby's last public school teaching position was at Waukesha West High School.
Mr. Kirby has arranged or composed for many marching bands, including groups from Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Arizona, and California. He is presently the staff arranger for the award winning Sound of Sun Prairie Marching Band and the Wisconsin State Champion Waukesha West High School Marching Band. Mr. Kirby has also been involved in many commissioning projects for concert bands, jazz ensembles, chorus, and other ensembles. His music is published by Daehn Publications, Hal Leonard, and Arrangers' Publishing Company. He presently directs the Waukesha Area Symphonic Band and the Carroll College Jazz Ensemble. He is also the associate conductor of the Youth Wind Orchestra of Wisconsin. Kirby is the Wisconsin Music Educators Association's 2002 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. This award is given to a music educator for lifelong meritorious service, excellence, and dedication to music education in Wisconsin. He is also the Phi Beta Mu (Wisconsin chapter) Outstanding Band Director for 2007. Most recently an article about his composition Different Voices was featured in Volume 7 of GIA Publication's series Teaching Music Through Performance in Band. |
The Commissioning Report
OST- Total cost of the 2024-25 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 - "
2024 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS:
TO PARTICIPATE - Participation is Closed for the 2024/25 Commissioning Work.
Keith Miller - President
104 Garris Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
[email protected]
ABOUT THE PIECE - "
2024 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS:
TO PARTICIPATE - Participation is Closed for the 2024/25 Commissioning Work.
Keith Miller - President
104 Garris Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
[email protected]
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