The Mark Petering project, a commission for a new tuba concerto, has just begun! Mark (
www.markpetering.com) is a Wisconsin composer teaching at Carthage College. He has been asked to create a new work for 26 year-old tubist Aubrey Foard. The tuba concerto will be completed in May of 2009, and a world premiere will be announced in the coming months.
The concerto will be three movements and approximately 15 minutes in length. The commission fee is $16,000. Donations are being accepted through The Underwood Foundation, and are tax-deductible.
On Friday, July 18 at 5:00 p.m., there will be a pre-benefit recital event where Mr. Petering will give a short talk, and Mr. Foard will play. This is to give donors and potential donors an opportunity to meet these two young artists and hear about their plans. Please call 262-227-4717 for more information.
Please go here
www.musicfestivalofthehamptons.com/filelib/mfh_2008_brochure.pdf for information on Mr. Petering's upcoming performance of his piece "Train and Tower" at the Music Festival of the Hamptons. He will coordinate using a real train engine with live orchestra!
