The Commission Project A Natural Act

Profiles The Commission Project, described as an organization whose main work is to commission composers of
all kinds to write music for student ensembles or professional groups. Notes the participation of artists such as Max Roach, Jon Faddis, Larry Combs, and Michael Davis in the program. Notes the Project's estalishment of an
Award for Outstanding Service to Music in New York City Schools and explains how individual teachers can launch
projects of their own in other cities