World Premiere of "Tock" by JaRod Hall

Performed by the Cape Elizabeth Middle School Band, Cape Elizabeth Maine on May 8, 2025
​Caitlin Ramsey and Missy Shabo, music educators

JaRod Hall Interview #3 ("Tock")

Jennifer Jolley Interview 3 ("Dune Aurora")

JaRod Hall Interview 2 (Student Questions)

Jennifer Jolley Interview 2 (Student Questions)

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JaRod Hall Interview 1 (Concept Reveal)

Jennifer Jolley Interview 1 (Concept Reveal)

Top 15 Student Ideas Submitted To Each Composer For Consideration (Results Nov. 20)

Composer	Idea	Student	School, City, State
Jennifer Jolley	Northern Lights	Brynley & Kenley	Oregon MS, Oregon, WI & Glacier Creek Middle School
Jennifer Jolley	Sound of Nature	Mason	South Forsyth MS, Cumming, GA
Jennifer Jolley	Atlantis	Amelia	Rober Gray MS, Portland, OR
Jennifer Jolley	Volander: An Ethereal Experience	Nico	Robert Gray MS, Portland, OR
Jennifer Jolley	Women's Suffrage	Aliyah	Norris MS, Bakersfield, CA
Jennifer Jolley	Searching For What You Love	Liam	Robinson SS MS, Fairfax, VA
Jennifer Jolley	D-Day	Aubrey	Kasson-Mantorville MS, Kasson, MN
Jennifer Jolley	The Underworld	Claire	Norris MS, Bakersfield, CA
Jennifer Jolley	The Haunted Castle	Evan	Matthews MS, Island Lake, IL
Jennifer Jolley	Suspense	Andreya	Frederick County MS, Winchester, VA
Jennifer Jolley	Nostalgia	Evelyn	Glacier Creek MS, Cross Plains, WI
Jennifer Jolley	D-Day	Miriam	WFHS, West Fargo, ND
Jennifer Jolley	Big City Jazz	Joey	WFHS, West Fargo, ND
Jennifer Jolley	Field of Poppies	Miriam	WFHS, West Fargo, ND
Jennifer Jolley	Dark Carnival	Sienna	WFHS, West Fargo, ND
JaRod Hall	Blue Grief Orchid	Korri	Andrew Lewis MS, Salem, VA
JaRod Hall	Birds Learning To Fly: Middle School Life	Emily & Ava	Hauser Jr High, Riverside, IL
JaRod Hall	The Abandoned City	Anika	Cape Elizabeth MS, Cape Elizabeth, ME
JaRod Hall	The Old Lighthouse Keeper & The Storm	Clara	Cape Elizabeth MS, Cape Elizabeth, ME
JaRod Hall	Birds Learning To Fly	Sadie	Lac qui Parle Valley, Madison, MN
JaRod Hall	Crazy Horse Memorial	Claire	WFHS, West Fargo, ND
JaRod Hall	Six Stages of Grief	Eliana	Kasson-Mantorville MS, Kasson, MN
JaRod Hall	Steampunk	Joe	Platteville HS, Platteville, WI
JaRod Hall	Middle School Life	Hyrum & Vivitsha	Benton MS, Benton, LA & Glacier Creek Middle School
JaRod Hall	Mardi Gras Parade	Madison	​Benton MS, Benton, LA
​JaRod Hall	Stages of Grief	Elliot	Peshtigo MS, Peshtigo, WI
​JaRod Hall	Trojan War	Kennedy	Mountain View MS, Blackfoot, Idaho
​JaRod Hall	Taking A Test	Christian	Lac qui Parle Valley, Madison, MN
​JaRod Hall	Dark Medieval Fantasy	Rihanna & Friends	Platteville HS, Platteville, WI
JaRod Hall	Wright Brothers	Arnav	Glacier Creek MS, Cross Plains, WI

Join Us For An Amazing Experience!

We are THRILLED to have two exceptional composers - Jennifer Jolley and JaRod Hall involved in the 2025 ComMission Possible Project! Once again, students will be placed at the center of the creative process. Students will be asked to explore their own creativity and curiosity, to ask questions, and to make decisions. Participating ensembles will receive the "Beyond The Notes Creativity Curriculum" that invites students to explore their own imaginations while considering a theme or concept that could be used by the composer for the new work. 
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As in previous years, the project will create three opportunities for students to hear directly from the composer(s) regarding student suggestions, questions, and ideas about the composition. Schools will also have the opportunity to apply to host the composer for a one day residency AND to perform the world premiere at their school!

NEW This Year- the composers will write for different grade level ensembles. You will have the option to select one or both composers to work with. Jennifer Jolley will write a Grade 2.5-3 Concert Band Work. JaRod Hall will write a Grade 1.5-2 Concert Band Work. We would love to have you join us for a positively, life-changing experience!

Project Timeline

2023

• Dec 10              Registration Opens to become a ComMission Possible Member

2024

• April 15            Registration Closes
• April 20            Beyond The Notes Creativity Curriculum shared with participating ensembles.
• By June 1          Host band selected for one day composer residency and world premiere performance. 
• Aug 15-Oct 15   Ideas generated by students using materials found in the Beyond The Notes Creativity Curriculum.
• Oct 15-Oct 20    BTN panel selects top 15 ideas and host school. Information shared with the composer for consideration.
• Nov 20               Composer Interview #1 revealing concept selected/decided for the new composition.
• Late Dec            Composer Interview #2 focusing on questions from students.

2025

• Feb 1                 Composer Interview #3 sharing final work, ideas for rehearsal and performance.
• April-June         Composer visit to the selected school for world premiere performance and residency! Schools that did not apply for the world premiere performance or were not selected will have the opportunity to perform the new composition listed as a "regional premiere".

​​What Will Participating Groups Receive?

• The "Beyond The Notes Creativity Curriculum" and lesson materials that will lead your students through creative experiences/activities ultimately resulting in them developing a concept for the new composition. A panel of adjudicators will select the top 15 ideas submitted by participating schools for the composer to consider. 
• Three videos from the composer during different steps of the process. The composer will share initial steps, the concept of the work, answers to student questions, and the final product with rehearsal and performance tips.
• Digital copies of the new composition to use with your ensemble.
• The name of your school and the music teacher will be listed in the score. 
• The opportunity to apply to host the composer for a residency and perform the official world-premiere of the new work! If your school is selected, BTN will help defray the costs associated for this amazing experience.
• Groups not selected as the world-premiere ensemble will have rights to label their performance as a "Regional Premiere".