From: J.A. Pomeroy, Executive
Director, Music Enterprises
To: Friends and Patrons of the Fine Arts
Marden Pond’s compositions have been acclaimed by
music columnists and reviewers as:
“electrifying,” “extraordinary,”
“masterful and intricate work,” and
“subtle music . . . creating a mood of mystic
wonder.” The nationally-respected Fanfare
Magazine exclaimed that Dr. Pond’s music is
“inventive and well-crafted [and] deserves to be
better known.” He has been honored as “one of
Utah’s finest composers,” awarded the Utah
Governor’s award for “contributions to
international understanding,” and is a featured
composer in the International Who’s Who of Music
& Musicians. The historical and artistic value of
his musical creations could be enormous.
Music Enterprises is currently seeking fine-art oriented
sponsors to assist in the recording and commissioning of
works by Marden Pond. His music has been performed and
broadcast internationally, and recorded on more than twelve
nationally-distributed albums. However, many of these
works, not created for the ubiquitous “pop”
market and hence not enjoying superficial commercial
success, merit further performances or premiere recordings
for an expanded audience.
Please consider becoming a partner with us in the recording
of significant musical works by Marden Pond and/or in
commissioning new works from this outstanding musical
creator. You will note that there are a significant number
of works waiting to be made available through new
recordings, and that the list of works waiting for
commissioning support is exciting. Recording costs (studio
time, score preparation, musicians, art design,
manufacturing, distribution) are often too high for the
composer or for a single patron to undertake. We are hoping
to develop a consortium of patrons who will enable these
works to be made available to a much wider audience. Since
these works are often lengthy musical compositions, fully
scored for large ensembles, with extensive research and
creative energy required, a great amount of time is also
demanded of the composer (sometimes extending over many
months or even years). Time schedules and funding amounts
are available on request. Creative and recording costs
listed with each project are estimates derived from
Meet-the-Composer national guidelines, and may be adjusted
depending on time schedules and commissioning funds
accrued.
Please examine this list of potential recording and
commissioning opportunities and contact us at the address
or phone number below to become part of this important and
far-reaching series. For a portfolio of sample
works/recordings by Dr. Pond, please contact our office.
Thank you for your participation in this groundbreaking
artistic endeavor.
J.A. Pomeroy, Executive Director
Music Enterprises
P.O. Box 2314 Provo, Utah 84603-2314 (801)356-1407
Email: musicenterprises2002@yahoo.com
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Immediate funding is being sought for the
following projects: (see categories at left)
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Explanatory note: Funds for recording
projects are required in full before recording can begin.
Funds for commissioned projects will be dispersed to the
composer as follows: 50% to begin creative work on the
project; 50% upon completion of the composition &
presentation of the finished score and parts to the
performers.
Unless anonymity is requested, contributors to this project
will be acknowledged in liner notes (CDs) and printed
programs (live premiere performances).
Any individual who underwrites a complete recording project
may, if desired, serve as “executive producer”
for that project. Any individual who provides complete
funding for a commissioned work may specify to whom the
work will be dedicated, or if no dedication is specified,
have the work dedicated to the commission funder.