Commissions
My commission rates are based on the number of parts composed within a set duration of music. Adjustments can be made based on the request.*
| Number of Parts | Under 5 mins. | 6-10 mins. | 11-15 mins. | 16-20 mins. | 21-25 mins. | 26-30 mins. | 30+ mins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo/Duo (1-2) | $500 | $900 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,500 | $2,900 |
| Trio/Quartet (3-4) | $700 | $1,100 | $1,500 | $1,900 | $2,300 | $2,700 | $3,100 |
| Small Chamber (5-10) | $900 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,500 | $2,900 | $3,300 |
| Large Chamber (10-25) | $1,100 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $9,000 | $10,000 |
| Wind Ensemble | $1,500 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $12,000 | $24,000 | $36,000 | $50,000 |
| Orchestra | $2,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | $16,000 | $32,000 | $48,000 | $60,000 |
| + Soloist | Add 20-30% to the indicated fee | ||||||
| Stage Works (Opera, Dance) | To Be Negotiated |
Consortiums
When you decide to commission me as your composer for your project, 99% of the time, I will always recommend a consortium.
Why?
In a consortium, you have the composer and the lead commissioner. The lead commissioner will only pay 15-20% of the commission fee. How the lead commissioner pays the commission fee is up to them and can be arranged upon discussion.
The remaining balance is paid for by the buy-in participants. Buy-ins will pay the remaining balance of the commission fee and will split between x number of participants. The buy-in participants will be required to fill out a google form to join the consortium. The buy-in participants will also be given a deadline to pay the fee.
For example: if there is a consortium of a six minute piece for large chamber ensemble, the commission fee is $6,300. The lead commissioner decides to pay 18% ($1,134) of the fee. The remaining balance would be $5,166. If 20 buy-in participants join the consortium, each buy-in participant would pay $258 once!
In other words, by turning your project into a consortium, you are not only saving money, you are also sharing the creation experience with other participants and allowing multiple performances.