Misterioso, Op. 15b for clarinet ensemble - Consortium 2025

I’m excited to announce a new commissioning opportunity — a consortium for a new work for clarinet ensemble, titled Misterioso, Op. 15b!

• Quick Facts:

  • Open from October 20th, 2025 - December 15th, 2025

  • PDFs of the Score and Parts will be delivered via email on January 1st, 2026

  • Exclusive performance rights: March 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027

  • 2 Tiers (more info below)

    • Individual Membership - $25

    • Supporter Package - name your price ($5 minimum)

This dark and brooding piece will draw upon melodies and harmonies from the second movement of my Duet in D-flat Major, Op. 15. Evoking the mysterious ambiance of old dark houses, castle ruins, and haunted graveyards, it will be perfect for concerts around Halloween - though its expressive and cinematic mood will fit year-round performances as well. 

The piece will be approximately five minutes in length and graded at Level 4 (according to the American Band College Music Grading Chart), Misterioso is ideal for advanced high school ensembles, collegiate clarinet choirs, community groups, and professionals.

To give you a sense of what the piece will be like, I’ve already completed the opening section (approximately 1:30 in length) and created a brief score video. This preview allows you to follow the notated score while listening to a virtual audio mockup, offering an early impression of the work’s overall character, texture, and style:

 Instrumentation:

• Eb Clarinet (also available for Bb Clarinet)

• Bb Clarinet 1

• Bb Clarinet 2

• Bb Clarinet 3

• Eb Alto Clarinet (also available for Bb Clarinet)

• Bb Bass Clarinet

• Eb Contra Alto Clarinet (also available for Bass and Contrabass Clarinet)

• Bb Contrabass Clarinet (also available for Bass and Contra Alto Clarinet)

This consortium is being led by Margali Grenier.

Participation Options:

•  Individual Membership — $25

  • Includes:

    • Your Name listed in the published score

    • PDF score and parts

    • MIDI demo

    • Exclusive performance rights (March 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027)

    • The world premiere will be given by consortium leader Margali Grenier and the Plattsburgh Clarinet Choir in February 2026 (exact date TBD). Consortium members may begin scheduling their own performances starting March 1, 2026, and will retain exclusive performance rights through March 31, 2027. After that date, the work will be released for general purchase at $40.

• Supporter Package — Name Your Price ($5 minimum)

  • Ideal for non-performers or those outside of clarinet ensembles who want to support the creation of this work.
    Includes:

    • Your name listed in the published score
      (Note: This tier does not include sheet music.)

Consortium fees are non-refundable and go directly toward the commissioning and production of the work.

Not Familiar With My Work?

If you're new to my music for clarinet ensembles, here are a handful of performances of two previously completed works you can explore:

• The Black Cat

  • A playful yet shadowy work inspired by my cat, Béla.

• Nocturnes and Dances

  • A contrasting suite combining lyrical nocturnes with energetic dances.

These works will give you a sense of my compositional voice, ensemble writing, and stylistic approach.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at iandeterling.com/contact

Joining a consortium is a unique way to collaborate on new music, support living composers, and enrich the clarinet ensemble repertoire. I would be truly honored to have you be part of this musical journey.

Thank you so much — I look forward to creating Misterioso with you in mind!

All the best,

Ian Deterling