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Blue Skies and Yellow Fields

The Ukraine
New Concert Band Music Consortium

The National Academic Symphonic Band of Ukraine, consortium lead
KEVIN POELKING, composer

For conductors and music lovers around the world to support band musicians in Ukraine

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The Project

We are excited to announce this collaborative effort with composer Kevin Poelking in order to further our mission of supporting new music while also honoring our Ukrainian heroes and defenders"

-The National Academic Symphonic Band of Ukraine

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  • At the request of the ensemble, this work will be "Dedicated to Ukrainian Heroes and Defenders" and will be premiered in Kyiv, Ukraine in Fall 2025.​​

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  • You can join this project as an individual, an ensemble, or as an organization. You will forever be listed in the score as a supporter of this ensemble/ project.​

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The Music

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The music will draw inspiration from the music, culture, history, and current experience of Ukraine. All ideas for this music are created in collaboration with the NASB of Ukraine to ensure a responsible representation. Research by the composer includes resources provided by experts, in-person and electronic conversations with primary sources, and organizations like Ukrainians of Colorado 

 

The work will acknowledge the serious reality of the current situation in Ukraine (especially in the ensemble's home city of Kyiv) but will ultimately be uplifting and celebratory in nature.

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  • Standard band instrumentation with piano and 4-5 percussion

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  • ca. Grade 5 difficulty level​

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  • Duration ca. 10-15 minutes (rough estimate)

    • 3 movements to allow for ensembles to program select movements​

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More Composer Work Samples

The Three Movements

Movement I

"The Beaten Path"

Fast, intense, modern music quotes the Ukrainian folk song "A Moonlight Night". The final four notes of this song are used as a recurring motif and signifies the strength of the Ukrainian people as the war passes its 1,000th day.​

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This movement draws inspiration  from a brief quote from Ivan Mazepa (Іван Мазепа), leader and patron of the arts who portrayed Ukraine's tumultuous history as: “O woe to the poor little seagull that hatched her babies by the beaten path”.

Movement II

"Cherez Pole"

("Across the Wide Field")

A modern arrangement of "Cherez Pole" (listen here to an absolutely beautiful version by the Women's Bandura Ensemble. The music will explore this haunting melody to represent the beauty of music as a source of strength for the Ukrainian people. Portrayed in this movement are impromptu bands performing in public squares and the echoes of consoling music resonating in safety bunkers as the beautiful melody reassures and inspires.

Movement III

(Small but Mighty)

Very early in the sketching stages, this movement will celebrate the "small but mighty" resilience of the Ukrainian people.

Creators

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Consortium Details​

A consortium is when a group of people join together to support a new music project. This unique consortium will support a new work to be premiered in Kyiv, Ukraine.​

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What you receive:

  • Your name will appear in the score as a consortium member who made this project possible

    • "The following members of this consortium send their love and support to the musicians of the National Academic Symphonic Band of Ukraine: [Names of all Consortium Members Listed here by category and in order of date joined]"​

  • Score/ Parts (if included in your option) automatically delivered immediately following the World Premiere in Kyiv, Ukraine, and no later than December 1, 2025 (in case the concert is unexpectedly delayed by the current state of war)​

    • The concert will likely take place in October/ November 2025 so delivery may be sooner

    • If your concert is after December 1, 2025 you can request to parts delivered sooner to begin preparation

    • Be sure that the following email does not get spam-blocked: contact@kevinpoelking.com

  • Exclusive rights to perform the work until Nov. 1, 2026

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Click here to see how the funds will be used 

Ensemble Option: $229

Your choice of physical score or PDF score + PDF parts.

You and your ensemble will be listed in the score.

Conductor Option: $95
Your choice of physical score or PDF. (No parts)
Join the consortium as an individual (with or without the name of your ensemble). Have your name listed in the score as a supporter of this project. Parts can be purchased separately ($165 each) by any/ multiple ensembles you will conduct on this work.
Graduate Student Conductor Option: $79

(you must be enrolled in a full-time MM or DMA conducting program)

Same parameters as the "Conductor Rate" listed above. A great option for future directors looking to support new music.

Supporter Option

Individuals  who want to support this project but don't intend on performing the piece. Have your name added to the consortium page as a supporter or submit anonymously. (No delivery of score or parts for this option).

Businesses, organizations, and corporations: Contact Us here to explore sponsorship opportunities

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What your contribution supports

This section is included for full transparency as to how the funds received from this project will be used

​The primary purpose of this project is to support the NASB of Ukraine's mission to create and perform new music.

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  • Transaction Fee for credit cards: 2.9% + $0.30 USD

    • (This fee is waived if you are paying by check.)​

 

  • After transaction fee: ​

    • 60% of your consortium fee will be delivered to the National Academic Symphonic Band of Ukraine until the consortium closes on August 1, 2025. They will consider this income to use at their own discretion to support their ensemble/ artistic mission.

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    • The remaining 40% of the consortium fee will be used to cover the operating costs of this project including but not limited to printing, binding, supplies, delivery, and postage, along with any possible marketing/ advertising directly related to this project. Whatever remains will be retained as a commission fee for the composer.

Advertisers/ Sponsors

Organizations/ businesses looking to be included as a sponsor for this project, please email us at contact@kevinpoelking.com

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