Engage Me
Commission Me
New works begin with conversation.
I welcome collaborations with orchestras, opera companies, universities, presenters, festivals, individuals, and cultural organizations interested in having a new piece of music written. Commissions may range from concert works and operas to educational, community-informed, and interdisciplinary projects developed in partnership with the commissioning organization.
LET'S START A CONVERSATION
Whether you have a fully developed project or the seed of an idea, I'd love to explore possibilities together.
Commissioning Inquiries
Eva Adolfo, Eva Artistic Management
eva@evaartisticmanagement.com
Schedule a composer visit
Composer visits bring the music into closer focus, offering conductors, performers, students, and community members direct insight into Dr. Okoye’s compositions, creative process, and the stories that shape her work. Visits may be as brief as a virtual classroom session or rehearsal, or extend over several days leading up to a performance.
ARTISTIC COLLABORATION
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Score interpretation and rehearsal dialogue
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Performer coaching and contextual
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Narrative and context‑driven approaches to performance
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
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Donor and stakeholder engagement
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Media appearances and public events
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Cross‑department and community
collaboration
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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Public conversations and storytelling
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Audience dialogue and residency activities
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Community‑centered artistic experiences
EDUCATION & LEARNING
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Masterclasses and workshops
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Insight into the creative process
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Curriculum‑connected engagement
Composer Residency Highlights
The Juilliard School
Vocal performance practice workshop for Love and Longing (2023).
Louisville Orchestra
Cocktails, Cookies, and the Composer™
quartet Harlem Renaissance Event (2024)
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
Library book reading with children
coloring in the Music of Black
Composers Coloring Book for A Time
for Jubilee (2026)
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Community talk and city council proclamation at Detroit Association of Women’s Club headquarters, for Black Bottom (2020).
Types of Residency Activities
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Score interpretation sessions with conductor and music staff
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K–12 talks and workshops (middle and high school focus)
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Coaching and interpretive work with performers
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Participation in auditions, casting, and artistic consultation
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Student lessons or small group learning sessions
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Programs integrating storytelling, live performance, and digital engagement
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Cocktails, Cookies, and the Composer™ experience
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Public talks, community dialogue events, and keynote presentations
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College masterclasses, lectures, and composition workshops