Tell me about your ensemble.

• Strongest and weakest sections
• Successful vocal ranges for your ensemble
• Ability: is this a professional ensemble or an ensemble somewhere else on the spectrum?

What types of music have spoken to you before? What would you like the piece to sound like when finished?

I don’t want you to order fried chicken and receive meatloaf (I dislike meatloaf – the food, not the band).

What instruments would you like included?

Piano-accompanied, a cappella, with strings, pit band, etc.?

What is your timeline?

Creativity does not adhere to schedules, so a longer lead time usually generates a better product. That being said, the brain is fickle. Inspiration can yield quick results sometimes.