Commission Stories: Championing Melissa Dunphy

Artistic Director Katherine FitzGibbon and Composer Melissa Dunphy

Announcing Commission Stories!

Read, listen, and experience stories from our commissioned artists—the voices of today

Our end of year theme is Championing the Music of Tomorrow by Supporting the Voices of Today. This week we unveil “Commission Stories,” a vital archive of our unwavering commitment to mission-based art and the exceptional composers who have contributed to its legacy.

Each work that Resonance commissions is more than just a new piece. It’s a relationship with an artist. It’s a journey for our ensemble. It’s a deep and lasting impact on our community. Every commission has a history all its own, and we invite you to explore them in our new gallery—15 years in the making.

We start this journey with one of our most performed commissions and title of our debut album, LISTEN.

Watch this video of the premiere performance, complete with opening complete with comments from composer Melissa Dunphy about why she was so excited to be invited to write for Resonance treble singers with this important work.

Head to our Commission Stories gallery to read more about this and other works. These stories are made possible thanks to your generous contributions. Resonance Ensemble is working to raise $15,000 for the Dinah Dodds Fund for the Creation of New Art to support the commission and recording of new works! Read more to learn about the campaign, and how you can help champion the music of tomorrow by supporting the voices of today.