In the start-up phase of a Brass 5tet.
Those of you that do this type of gig, how do you charge? By the gig, by the hour? How much? What's the going rate?
Any other advice?
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MileMarkerZero
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I am convinced that 90% of the problems with rhythm, tone, intonation, articulation, technique, and overall prowess on the horn are related to air issues.
I am convinced that 90% of the problems with rhythm, tone, intonation, articulation, technique, and overall prowess on the horn are related to air issues.
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jeopardymaster
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Charging for quintet
I suspect there are regional economic forces to factor in, but in the Cincinnati area we are getting $125 per player fairly reliably these days. Some gigs are still stuck at $100 per, but fewer each year.
Be sure you know what is expected. Suppose in a graduation ceremony, they want something like the Mouret Rondeau about a thousand times nonstop for their processional. Charge extra for that or you will lose your trumpet players forever. Suppose it's a wedding. Do they want a special arrangement of the duet from Bizet's "The Pearl Fishers?" Do they want a singer? Don't be shy about upping your quote. Better not to get the gig, in the long run, than wind up in the hole thanks to a crappy squeezebox arrangement or a bargain-countertenor.
Oh, and if you get boxed in on Mouret? Bite the bullet and transpose it down a chunk, then keep it in your book, just in case.
Be sure you know what is expected. Suppose in a graduation ceremony, they want something like the Mouret Rondeau about a thousand times nonstop for their processional. Charge extra for that or you will lose your trumpet players forever. Suppose it's a wedding. Do they want a special arrangement of the duet from Bizet's "The Pearl Fishers?" Do they want a singer? Don't be shy about upping your quote. Better not to get the gig, in the long run, than wind up in the hole thanks to a crappy squeezebox arrangement or a bargain-countertenor.
Oh, and if you get boxed in on Mouret? Bite the bullet and transpose it down a chunk, then keep it in your book, just in case.
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