Annual Commission Update

Annual Commission Update

Women’s Sacred Music Project Commission Winner: Hope Salmonson

Congratulations to alum Hope Salmonson (‘21) for winning the 2022 Women’s Sacred Music Project commission!

The Women’s Sacred Music Project (WSMP) offers an annual commission and $500 prize to a Wildflower alum from any year. The winning composer will write a new work for SSAA or SATB choir (with or without piano accompaniment) to be premiered by the WSMP choir during their annual season. The winner will also receive a virtual composition lesson with Wildflower Executive Director, Erin Busch, and WSMP Director, Ted Latham.

WSMP also offers a runner-up prize of $250 and the opportunity for future performances of pre-existing works. This year’s runner-up is Hannah Sobel (‘21).

“It was a delight to receive the WSMP commission this year, and I am eager to begin my choral setting of "Ubi Caritas" later this year. I look forward to musically engaging with the text to navigate questions on what we pray for, and who we pray to.”

Congratulations, Hope and Hannah!