Collaborate and Commission

Many of the pieces on my site have been commissioned by patrons from churches, high schools, universities and orchestras. This article published by Meet the Composer explains the process and gives estimates for new works based on ensemble and length. The cost to commission can be expensive but forming a consortium greatly reduces the financial burden on any one individual or ensemble. If you would be interested in becoming a partner in a current project or commissioning a new piece, send an email to matt@mattrileymusic.com.

Current Orchestra Projects

O Come O Come Emmanuel - Electric Guitar & Orchestra

Not available

Partially commissioned by St. Lukes United Methodist Church but more funds are needed. Everything is finished except that the solo electric guitar needs to be recorded and then the electric guitar part will need to be finalized after the recording. So I need to find and hire a virtuoso guitarist. You can listen to the demo here:

Partially commissioned by St. Lukes United Methodist Church but more funds are needed. Everything is finished except that the solo electric guitar needs to be recorded and then the electric guitar part will need to be finalized after the recording. So I need to find and hire a virtuoso guitarist. You can listen to the demo here: https://mattrileymusic.com/o-come-o-come-emmanuel

If you would be interested in co-commissioning, send an email to matt@mattrileymusic.com

Current Solo Instrument & Small Ensemble Projects

Amazing Grace - Piano Trio (Violin, Cello, Piano)

Your price

$15.00

This would build on my current arrangement of Amazing Grace for violin and piano but would add a cello part. As a patron, you will receive updates and drafts of the parts and score after work begins. Patrons will be thanked by name (if they want) on the cover sheet when the piece is published. After the Patrons receive the final draft, they would

This would build on my current arrangement of Amazing Grace for violin and piano but would add a cello part. As a patron, you will receive updates and drafts of the parts and score after work begins. Patrons will be thanked by name (if they want) on the cover sheet when the piece is published. After the Patrons receive the final draft, they would have the right to premiere the piece during the premiere period which will be 30 days. After that, the piece will be published.

Work will start on this piece after 8 patrons buy-in or $120 has been raised (whichever comes first). The buy-in price is $15 but you can pay more if you want to help push the project forward.

Patrons needed: 8

Current Patrons: 0

Refund offered if the first draft isn't sent within 30 days after the project starts.

Fairest Lord Jesus - Two Violins

Your price

$15.00

This would build on my current arrangement of Fairest Lord Jesus for solo violin. As a patron, you will receive updates and drafts of the parts and score after work begins. Patrons will be thanked by name (if they want) on the cover sheet when the piece is published. After the Patrons receive the final draft, they would have the right to premiere

This would build on my current arrangement of Fairest Lord Jesus for solo violin. As a patron, you will receive updates and drafts of the parts and score after work begins. Patrons will be thanked by name (if they want) on the cover sheet when the piece is published. After the Patrons receive the final draft, they would have the right to premiere the piece during the premiere period which will be 30 days. After that, the piece will be published. Work will start on this piece after 5 patrons buy-in or $75 has been raised (whichever comes first). The buy-in price is $15 but you can pay more if you want to help push the project forward.

Patrons needed: 5

Current Patrons: 0

Refund offered if the first draft isn't sent within 30 days after the project starts.