Commission a Composition
Is Your Choir or Ensemble Looking for New Music?
How Does the Commissioning Process Work?
Composition and arrangement commissions are always tailored to the client’s wishes. We can agree in advance on details such as:
Performing ensemble – choir, vocal ensemble, or another type of ensemble?
Difficulty level – for amateurs or professionals? How many vocal parts would you like?
Length – short, long, or somewhere in between?
Mood and style – are you looking for a particular genre, atmosphere, or text?
Feel free to get in touch, and let’s start creating a commission that is just right for you!
What’s Included in the Price?
Planning and the composition/arrangement work itself
One round of revisions based on the client’s wishes
Delivery of the performance materials to the client in PDF format
Performance and printing rights according to the agreement
An audio recording of the piece as a MIDI file, upon request
VAT and invoicing
For an additional fee, you can also order services such as sung rehearsal tracks and additional revisions after the initial revision round.
Anna Gallon
Photo: Mikko Malmivaara
Anna Gallon (b. 1991) is a stylistically versatile composer whose musical language is characterized by captivating emotional expression and a strong sense of storytelling.
Her catalogue includes more than 50 commissioned works for various vocal ensembles, including Syllepse (France), Vokal Nord (Norway), the University of Turku Choir, and Philomela. Her works have been performed by several leading European choirs, including Ex Cathedra (UK), Kamarikuoro Kaamos, and Key Ensemble. Her music has also been recorded by ensembles such as the Finnish Youth Choir, Philomela and Savolaisen Osakunnan Laulajat.
Feedback from Commissioners and Performers
“Anna Gallon’s music is highly singable and flows naturally from beginning to end. In her choral works, interesting elements can be found in every part, making them a joy to sing. Gallon’s knowledge of different musical genres and her broad musicianship are among her strengths, and her works are rhythmically and harmonically diverse and inventive.”
— Elisa Huovinen, conductor
“The composition was completed in December 2024, and it immediately prompted comments such as, ‘What a wonderful piece,’ ‘So fresh in F-sharp major,’ and ‘Here’s a bit of a challenge for us.’ We decided to speed up the learning process with Anna leading us through the piece. Looking back, this was a great way to understand how she had interpreted the poem, how that interpretation was reflected in the changes in the melodic line, and how the piece should be performed.”
— Feedback on the commissioned work Aina on laulu
“Anna’s musical language, and her musicianship more broadly, clearly reflect her strong professional expertise in both classical and popular music. Her background and work as a choir director and singer give her an excellent foundation for writing especially well for the voice. I have also found that Anna’s bright personality comes through not only in her live work, but also in her creative process!”
— Visa Yrjölä, conductor
“The commission process was effortless, and we received all the materials exactly on schedule. Communication with Anna was very easy and natural throughout the entire process. We were — and still are — extremely happy with the result.
Anna Gallon has a special talent for making the most of the strengths of the choral instrument, and she is not afraid to challenge a choir to push both its technical and expressive boundaries. Naiset huutakaa has received numerous enthusiastic comments from audiences (‘really effective’, ‘hair-raising’), and the piece immediately earned its place in our core repertoire. We have continued our collaboration and warmly recommend doing the same to others: Anna has both the ear and the heart for creating vocal music that stands the test of time!”