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UK-based composer, Angela Elizabeth Slater is partnering with Hannah Weaver (percussion) and Rosanna Moore (harp) on a new concerto for Harp and Percussion.
Mountains become oceans seeks to transport the listener into a different world and chronological space, drawing parallels to the current extraordinary climatic events on our own planet. When our Sun comes to the end of its current lifecycle, it will become a red giant, engulfing Mercury, Venus, and, most likely, Earth. The Sun will expand, doubling in size and power, allowing the rays to reach the farthest corners of the Solar System. This work follows Titan, one of Saturn’s moons, and a moon of frozen ice mountains. With this event, Titan will see its temperature rise and its ice will melt and form some of the last oceans of our Solar System.
The parallels of rising temperatures causing our own glaciers and ice mountains to melt are striking and powerful. For both Titan and Earth, the rising temperatures will bring about profound change that will lead to not only destruction, but offer potential for new life.
Consortium Details
Mountains become oceans will be a concerto for solo harp and solo percussion, with full orchestra (2(picc).2.2.2(contra)/2.2.2.1/timp.2 perc/str). The piece itself will be a large concerto, ending between 20 and 25 minutes, and is set to be completed in December 2023. All ensembles and organizations involved with this project will have exclusive performance rights following the world premiere performance (slated for either fall 2024 or winter 2025) through spring 2027.
The total commission fee, which includes engraving for all parts comes out to a cost of £22,000 GBP / $25,220 USD / €25,552 Euro. This is out TOTAL project goal. Our goal is to have premieres in multiple countries, which is why GBP, USD, and Euros are listed for all financial details. To be as financially accessible as possible, we are offering four tiers of varying price points to join this project:
Tier 1 - There are five available spots for tier 1, which also include Hannah and Rosanna for the performance. This tier also receives a physical score and parts, and a full ensemble virtual or in-person rehearsal with Angela Elizabeth Slater.
Total fee for this tier comes to £4500 / $5,560 / €5,233, which breaks down to include the commission fee (£1500 / $1,853 / €1,744) AND performer fee for each soloist (£1500 / $1,853 / €1,744 per soloist)
Tier 2 - This tier includes six available spots, with the total fee (£1500 / $1,853 / €1,744) going solely toward the commission fee. Performances are not required to include Hannah and Rosanna, but they will be available for performances if desired. This tier receives digital parts to Mountains become oceans. This tier also receives 1-2 zoom consultations between Angela Elizabeth Slater and the conductor and/or music director.
Tier 3 - The final available tier is specifically for ensembles and organizations who want to participate, but who may have lower consortium/commissioning budgets, as well as academic institutions with lower budgets. The fee of (£750 / $927 / €872) is created solely for the commission fee. Performances are not required to include Hannah and Rosanna, but they will be available for performances if desired. This tier receives digital parts to Mountains become oceans.
For individuals wanting to support this consortium but who may or may not be associated with a large ensemble/institution, you are welcome to still contribute toward this project! Please email [email protected] or fill out the form below.
The parallels of rising temperatures causing our own glaciers and ice mountains to melt are striking and powerful. For both Titan and Earth, the rising temperatures will bring about profound change that will lead to not only destruction, but offer potential for new life.
Consortium Details
Mountains become oceans will be a concerto for solo harp and solo percussion, with full orchestra (2(picc).2.2.2(contra)/2.2.2.1/timp.2 perc/str). The piece itself will be a large concerto, ending between 20 and 25 minutes, and is set to be completed in December 2023. All ensembles and organizations involved with this project will have exclusive performance rights following the world premiere performance (slated for either fall 2024 or winter 2025) through spring 2027.
The total commission fee, which includes engraving for all parts comes out to a cost of £22,000 GBP / $25,220 USD / €25,552 Euro. This is out TOTAL project goal. Our goal is to have premieres in multiple countries, which is why GBP, USD, and Euros are listed for all financial details. To be as financially accessible as possible, we are offering four tiers of varying price points to join this project:
Tier 1 - There are five available spots for tier 1, which also include Hannah and Rosanna for the performance. This tier also receives a physical score and parts, and a full ensemble virtual or in-person rehearsal with Angela Elizabeth Slater.
Total fee for this tier comes to £4500 / $5,560 / €5,233, which breaks down to include the commission fee (£1500 / $1,853 / €1,744) AND performer fee for each soloist (£1500 / $1,853 / €1,744 per soloist)
Tier 2 - This tier includes six available spots, with the total fee (£1500 / $1,853 / €1,744) going solely toward the commission fee. Performances are not required to include Hannah and Rosanna, but they will be available for performances if desired. This tier receives digital parts to Mountains become oceans. This tier also receives 1-2 zoom consultations between Angela Elizabeth Slater and the conductor and/or music director.
Tier 3 - The final available tier is specifically for ensembles and organizations who want to participate, but who may have lower consortium/commissioning budgets, as well as academic institutions with lower budgets. The fee of (£750 / $927 / €872) is created solely for the commission fee. Performances are not required to include Hannah and Rosanna, but they will be available for performances if desired. This tier receives digital parts to Mountains become oceans.
For individuals wanting to support this consortium but who may or may not be associated with a large ensemble/institution, you are welcome to still contribute toward this project! Please email [email protected] or fill out the form below.
Additional details:
Composer commission fee: 50% of the composer fee is due within one month of signing the contract, unless a separate timeline is needed and negotiated. The latter 50% is due when the piece is completed, in December 2024. Any buy-in fees for performers will be paid directly to the performers.
Consortium deadline: End of 2024
Weaver and Moore will be the soloists for all premiere performances and contracts can be made individually with each performer
Dr. Slater will be available for radio appearances, outreach, interviews, and other publicity events
Composer commission fee: 50% of the composer fee is due within one month of signing the contract, unless a separate timeline is needed and negotiated. The latter 50% is due when the piece is completed, in December 2024. Any buy-in fees for performers will be paid directly to the performers.
Consortium deadline: End of 2024
Weaver and Moore will be the soloists for all premiere performances and contracts can be made individually with each performer
Dr. Slater will be available for radio appearances, outreach, interviews, and other publicity events
About the consortium leaders
Rosanna Moore, Harp
Known for her quirky and engaging performances, Dr. Rosanna Moore is fast gaining recognition as both a harpist and actor. Comfortable performing as a soloist, chamber musician or orchestral player, she actively works with groups such as Rochester Philharmonic, OSFL, Ensemble Signal as well as her chamber groups: Sticks&Strings, Trio Alexander and Hats+Heels. Moore actively performs internationally and won accolades for her performances with the World Harp Festival, Marcel Tournier and Tierra47 competitions. Her writings have recently been published by both Harp Column and Contemporary Music Review. She was awarded the O1B visa which recognises her as an ‘individual of extraordinary ability’.
In the coming season she will be premiering ‘Extraordinary Motion: Concerto for Electric harp and Orchestra’ by Grammy winner, DJ Sparr across the US, qualified as a contestant for the Israel International Harp Competition and will compete as a quarter finalist in the Dutch Harp Competition. As an educator, Rosanna teaches at the University of Oregon and Opus Ithaca. She completed her doctorate at the Eastman School of Music with a minor in theatre, Performers’ Certificate and ALP certificate, where she also earned her Masters degree. Prior to this, she studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and Chetham’s School of Music.
In the coming season she will be premiering ‘Extraordinary Motion: Concerto for Electric harp and Orchestra’ by Grammy winner, DJ Sparr across the US, qualified as a contestant for the Israel International Harp Competition and will compete as a quarter finalist in the Dutch Harp Competition. As an educator, Rosanna teaches at the University of Oregon and Opus Ithaca. She completed her doctorate at the Eastman School of Music with a minor in theatre, Performers’ Certificate and ALP certificate, where she also earned her Masters degree. Prior to this, she studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and Chetham’s School of Music.
Hannah Weaver, percussion
An avid solo and chamber performer, Hannah Weaver has special interests in contemporary literature and the solo literature of J. S. Bach. Recent performances include a world premiere of Jennifer Bellor’s “Amethyst Sky” (considered for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Grammy 2020) and a solo recital of transcriptions of Bach solo works for collaborations of marimba, vibes, and dancers. A member of the Heartland Marimba Quartet since 2021, she will be performing with the quartet on their spring 2021 tour (concerti performances with Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, concerts in Mason City, IA and Oak Park, IL). Her mixed chamber trio “Odds and Ends” (saxophone, clarinet and percussion) will release an electronic album summer ‘21 with new commissions by Kitty Xiao, Erich Barganier, Jeremy Bearsden and Sean William Calhoun. With the Eastman Percussion Ensemble in their showcase performance at PASIC Nov. 2017, she performed in the world premieres of the John Psathas octet and Michael Burritt septet. Summers of 2016-2018, Weaver was percussion fellow with the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, and summer 2019 she attended the Lake George Music Festival as one of two percussion fellows. She has also held fellowships with the Texas Music Festival and the National Repertory Orchestra.
To join, ask any additional questions, or to set up a call to talk about the project further, email Angela directly or fill out the form below:
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