Commissions
My commission rates are based on the number of parts composed per minute of music. Adjustments can be made based on the request.
| Number of Parts | Per Minute |
|---|---|
| Solo/Duo (1-2) | $450 |
| Trio/Quartet (3-4) | $650 |
| Small Chamber (5-10) | $850 |
| Large Chamber (10-25) | $1,050 |
| Full Ensemble (Wind Band, Orchestra) | $2,050 |
| + 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.