Commissioning Rates
Schedule of Minimum Commissioning Fees
The fees indicated are the CLC's suggested minimum rates.I Chamber Ensembles Fee per minute
- One or two $ 375
- Three or four $425
- Five to Eight $475
- Nine to Fifteen $550
II Orchestra Fee per minute
- Chamber orchestra up to 15 parts $550
- Orchestra over 15 parts $700
III Chorus Fee per minute
- A cappella (or with piano)up to seven parts $425
- A cappella (or with piano)eight parts or more $475
- With instrumental ensemble (up to eight performers) $500
- With chamber orchestra (over nine to fifteen performers) $550
- With full orchestra (over 15 parts) $700
- For the addition of an electronic part or tape to an ensemble add to the rate $125
IV Electroacoustic Music per minute
- Plus studio rental unless provided $500
V Stage works
- Opera, ballet, multi-media to be negotiated
Commission fees do not include expenses for copying and reproduction, which should be assumed by the commissioner. The composer is responsible for providing a legible score which can be reproduced. Any composition over 20 minutes in duration, in all categories, to be negotiated.