Recommended Commissioning Fees for Classical / Instrumental Composition
POINTS TO NOTE
- The cost of a commission is also determined by a number of factors including
- the composer’s achievements and reputation;
- the length of the proposed work; and
- the number of performers.
Hence, an exceptional talent may command more than the average rate listed below.
- The rates indicated below applies to music composition only. It does not include lyrical content.
| Categories | Rates (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Solo/Duo Works (excluding keyboard, harp | 300 – 1,000 |
| A Capella Choral or Chamber Works (3 – 9 parts) | 250 – 1,500 |
| Chamber Ensemble (10 – 20 parts), Chamber Orchestra, Brass Band | 500 – 2,000 |
| Chamber Ensemble (>20 parts) & Symphonic Wind Ensemble | > 2,000 |
| Symphony Orchestra | 1,000 – 2,000 |
| Orchestral Works with Soloist/ Choir | 450 – 2,000 |
| Electronic Music | 250 – 1,000 |
COMMISSIONING AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHT OF USAGE OF THE MUSICAL WORK