Since I began playing the toy piano, a tremendous number of people have expressed interest in writing for the instrument but never have the realistic opportunity to do so. This year, I decided to break away from the original UnCaged Toy Piano call-for-scores and invite musicians/composers of all walks of life to propose any idea they might have that incorporates a toy piano. By turning this year into a commissioning project rather than a call-for-scores, I hope that artists who have never written for the toy piano will be equally interested as composers who are already familiar with the toy piano. I am optimistic of the numerous creative musical ways the toy piano can be used and look forward to hearing your ideas!
