Commissioning Music/USA supports commissioning of new works by performing and presenting organizations across the country. This support takes the form of subsidized commissioning fees as well as technical assistance in managing the entire life-cycle of a commissioning project.
| Year | Commissioner | Composer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Alonzo King's LINES Ballet | Jason Moran | more |
| 2008 | The Civilians | Michael Friedman | more |
| 2008 | DOVA, Inc. | David Van Tieghem | more |
| 2008 | Earshot Jazz Society | Evan Flory-Barnes | more |
| 2008 | Edgeworks Dance Theater | Sven Abow | more |
| 2008 | eighth blackbird | Steve Mackey | more |
| 2008 | Mapp International Productions | Dan Moses Schreier | more |
| 2008 |
International Contemporary Ensemble |
Du Yun | more |
| 2008 | Oakland Opera | more | |
| 2008 | Ragamala Music and Dance Theater | L Subramaniam | more |
| 2008 |
Sarah Michelson Group |
Pete Drungle | more |
| 2008 | Signature Theatre | Michael John LaChiusa | more |
| 2008 | Stanford Lively Arts | Dave Douglas | more |
| 2008 | Stephen Petronio Dance Company | Nico Muhly | more |
| 2008 | Thin Man Dance | Hahn Rowe | more |