Welcome to the complete guide for professional music services, custom big band orchestration, and live keyboard performance booking. Whether you need rehearsal-ready horn charts, rhythm section master scores, or a dedicated pianist for your next event, every project is delivered with meticulous precision, standard notation standards, and dependable execution.
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Music Services: Custom Arranging & Orchestration Rates
Every arrangement includes full harmonic scoring, conductor master scores, and professionally formatted, rehearsal-ready PDF parts with clean page turns and dynamic markings.
Ensemble Arranging Pricing Tiers
- Small Ensembles (1–6 Pieces): $6.00 per measure (Base project minimum: $200)
Ideal for master rhythm section charts, small combos, and rhythm sections with 1–3 front-line horns. - Medium Ensembles & Octets (7–9 Pieces): $9.00 per measure (Base project minimum: $400)
Tailored for tentets, little big bands, and expanded horn sections requiring detailed multi-part voicing. - Expanded Ensembles (10–12 Pieces): $12.00 per measure (Base project minimum: $550)
Full horn sections and mid-size show bands with complete harmonic separation and individual part layouts. - Full Big Band (13–17+ Pieces): $16.00 per measure (Base project minimum: $750)
Complete big band orchestration (5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 4 rhythm), including full conductor score and 17+ individual parts.
Arranging Scope & Project Terms
- Project Minimums: Base minimum fees apply to short forms, slow ballads, and condensed charts to cover initial score setup, chord charting, engraving, and individual part extraction.
- Standard Scope: Quoted per-measure rates apply to standard commercial, jazz, pop, and R&B charts using established song forms and standard instrumentation.
- Custom & Complex Works: Intricate through-composed scores, extensive woodwind doublings, or extended original concert works are quoted individually based on project scope.
- Deliverables & Revisions: All projects are delivered digitally as high-resolution, print-ready PDF scores and parts. Every custom chart includes one round of post-rehearsal adjustments.
Live Performance & Keyboard Music Services
Available for solo piano performances, jazz combos, corporate events, private functions, and live ensemble engagements. Rates reflect professional sight-reading, dynamic accompaniment, and dependable on-time execution.
Performance Tiers
- Solo Piano / Acoustic Gig (House Instrument Provided): $100 – $150 per hour (2-hour minimum: $250)
Applies to venues with a tuned, functional acoustic piano or dedicated house keyboard setup already in place. - Live Ensemble / Band Performance: $350 – $500 for a standard 3- to 4-hour performance
Includes participation in jazz trios/quartets, horn bands, R&B revues, or specialty backing ensembles. - Rehearsals: $50 – $75 per hour (2-hour minimum)
Covers stand-alone scheduled rehearsals, soundchecks, or run-throughs outside of performance time.
Equipment & Gear Logistics
- Standard Keyboard Rig Fee: +$75 – $100 flat add-on
Applies when providing a professional 88-key stage piano/synth, amplification/monitors, stand, bench, and all necessary cabling. - Expanded Multi-Keyboard / Synth Rig: +$150 flat add-on
For performances requiring a dual-keyboard rig, MIDI sound modules, specialized patch programming, or direct sub-mixing. - Full Small-Venue Sound Support: +$150 – $200
Includes a self-contained PA system suitable for small rooms, cocktail hours, or background music.
Travel & Booking Policies
- Local Travel Zone: No additional travel fee for venues within 30 miles (round trip).
- Extended Travel: $0.70 per mile (or flat travel stipend based on distance) for locations beyond the local 30-mile radius.
- Overtime / Extended Performance: $50 per half-hour past the agreed contract end time (subject to musician availability).
- Holiday / Premium Dates: Gigs scheduled on major holidays (New Year’s Eve, major holiday weekends) are quoted at 1.5x standard performance rates.
Ready to commission an arrangement or check availability for an upcoming live date? Visit the contact page to submit your project details and receive a direct estimate.
