Composition Consortium

CODA Composition Consortium

CODA is proud to launch the 3rd year of the CODA Composition Consortium that aims to highlight historically underrepresented composer voices, to bring new repertoire to the string education field. Through this project, CODA will commission a string orchestra piece (Grade 3) to be premiered at the California All State Music Education Conference (CASMEC) in 2027 by the All State Junior High School String Orchestra. The composer will collaborate directly with All-State students during CASMEC, and consortium members will have the opportunity to engage with the composer at the conference and see the rehearsal process. Orchestra directors in California and beyond can join the consortium through a $150 buy-in, which includes access to score and parts following CASMEC 2027, the rights to perform the piece following the conference. Consortium members will also have their name (program & director) listed in the score.

For its third iteration, CODA is excited to partner with composer Clarice Assad for CASMEC 2027.

A powerful communicator renowned for her musical scope and versatility, Brazilian-American Clarice Assad is a significant artistic voice in the classical, world music, pop, and jazz genres and is acclaimed for her evocative colors, rich textures, and diverse stylistic range. A prolific Grammy Award–nominated composer with more than 70 works to her credit, she has been commissioned by internationally renowned organizations, festivals, and artists and is published in France (Editions Lemoine), Germany (Trekel), Brazil (Criadores do Brasil), and the U.S. (Virtual Artists Collective Publishing). An in-demand performer, she is a celebrated pianist and inventive vocalist who inspires and encourages audiences’ imaginations to break free of often self-imposed constraints. Assad has released seven solo albums and appeared on or had her works performed on another 34. Her music is represented on Cedille Records, SONY Masterworks, Nonesuch, Adventure Music, Edge, Telarc, NSS Music, GHA, and CHANDOS. Her innovative, accessible, and award-winning VOXploration series on music education, creation, songwriting, and improvisation has been presented throughout the world. Sought-after by artists and organizations worldwide, the multi-talented musician continues to attract new audiences both onstage and off.

Link to become a member a Consortium member available soon!