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Wind Band Consortium Project

Grade 3.5 - 4

"The Words We Cannot Speak"

Background/Inspiration

   "The Words We Cannot Speak" is meant to be dedicated to every musician who has every struggled with mental health, self-image, performance anxiety, or anything of the like.  It is inspired by my own struggles as a composer, performer, and conductor, as well as by the many amazing musicians I have met throughout my lifetime.  The purpose of this work is two-fold:  First, it is a chance for us as musicians to use music to release the feelings we constantly suppress through music.  Secondly, it is an opportunity to allow the audience to gain a better understanding of what it takes to be in our profession.

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   Mental health does not discriminate against age, gender, nationality, or values.  It affects all of us.

Details about the Composition

   The intended form of this piece is ternary (A-B-A) with an aleatoric section that includes vocal effects.  The anticipated duration of the piece is between 3 and 4 minutes, but as the composition begins to take shape, it may grow in duration.  This work is going to be written for ensembles at an approximate difficulty level of grade 3.5 - 4.

Timeline

November 1, 2024: Consortium Opens

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August 31, 2025: Consortium Closes

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Septempber 1, 2025: PDF Score & Parts delivered to members

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End of September 2025: Physical Scores delivered to Tier 1 members (see below)

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January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026: Premiere window

To become a consortium member, please buy-in using one of the three cart options on this page.  For other arrangements such as checks, please email Brad directly at brad@bradhartmanmusic.com

 

If you select one of these consortium tiers or reach a separate agreement with Brad directly, please consider it a binding agreement without option to withdraw at a later time.

 

Final payment is requested before September 1, 2025.

Tier 1

$450

450

Valid for 2 years

School/Organization Name listed in program notes

Director's Name listed in program notes

PDF Score & Parts

Physical Score (signed by Brad)

Exclusive performance rights during premiere period

One rehearsal interaction (virtually or in person) included

Best Value

Tier 2

$300

300

Valid for 2 years

School/Organization Name listed in program notes

Director's Name listed in program notes

PDF Score & Parts

Exclusive performance rights during premiere window

Tier 3

$75

75

for Individual Members

Valid for 2 years

Name listed in program notes

PDF of Score after exclusive premiere window closes

Consortium Levels

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