About the Partnership
I am proud to partner with El Sistema Colorado, an organization committed to providing free instruments, lessons, and ensemble opportunities for young musicians — with priority enrollment for low-income families.
This project is perfect for directors, musicians, and supporters who want to:
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Help El Sistema Colorado continue breaking down barriers to high-quality music education.
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Support and perform new string orchestra music that directly connects to this mission.
By joining, you’re not only accessing meaningful new repertoire — you’re also helping young musicians grow in confidence, leadership, and community.
How it Works
...purchase music you want to play, and support a good cause at the same time!
1. I write music in partnership with an organization
2. You join the consortium by pre-ordering the piece*
3. Funds are donated directly to the organization
4. Your name is printed in the music score (see example)
5. The partner organization premieres the music (for this project, El Sistema Colorado in May of 2026). After the premiere, you receive the score and parts to perform with your ensemble.
*Not a musician? You can still join as an individual or business sponsor!
The score with the list of supporters for a recent project that raised $1,447 for musicians and civilians in need
Project Details and Updates
Check back here for sketches and updates!
Release: May 2026
Duration: approx. 2½ minutes
Instrumentation: String Orchestra (parts divided by difficulty)
Parts Available:
• Violin I (easy / hard)
• Violin II (easy / hard)
• Viola (easy / hard)
• Cello (easy / hard)
• Bass (easy / hard)
Difficulty:
Easier parts — Grade 1.5–2
More advanced parts — Grade 2–3
(Designed so mixed-level ensembles can perform together, like El Sistema Colorado's Cadenza and Crescendo orchestras.)
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Transparency: Where Your Money Goes
After standard processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction), 50% of all consortium funds go directly to El Sistema Colorado. The remaining funds cover project costs such as printing, shipping, advertising, and the composer’s commission fee.
Performers
Ensemble
$149
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Score + parts for this Grade 2 work for string orchestra
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Ensemble and conductor name in score
Conductor Option
$99
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Conductor Score
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Conductor name in score
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Parts may be purchased separately by any ensemble(s) you conduct
Sponsors
Every sponsorship brings this new piece to life, empowering hundreds of young musicians to discover collaboration, confidence, and creativity through music.
By supporting this project, you’re partnering with a living composer to create a work that will be performed by El Sistema and orchestra programs across the country.
Your generosity transforms opportunity into legacy, ensuring that this music becomes a lasting, accessible resource for students and teachers nationwide, inspiring connection and hope through the power of music.
Community Sponsors $349
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Individual/ Business name in music score and concert program as "Community Sponsor"
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Name on this webpage
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Recognition announcement at premiere concert
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"Thank you" social media post with other Community Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
$5000
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Individual/ Business name in music score and concert program as "Presenting Sponsor"
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Name, logo and link on this webpage
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Recognition announcement at premiere concert
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"Thank you" social media post from El Sistema and Composer
Impact Partners
$1000
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Business name in music score and concert program as "Impact Partner"
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Business name, logo and link on this webpage
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Recognition announcement at premiere concert
"Thank you" social media post from El Sistema and Composer
*Select your option above or contact Kevin Poelking - contact@kevinpoelking.com or Jason Stephens at El Sistema - jstephens@elsistemacolorado.org to reserve your sponsorship tier.
Tax-deductible contributions are processed through El Sistema Colorado, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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