Commission Music

COMMISSIONS

Composition Commissions as Gifts:

Original music may be commissioned for use in a variety of events, or given as a gift to commemorate a special moment, such as:
Birthdays & newborn baby gifts
Weddings & Anniversaries
Quinceañeras
Graduations & Communions
Valentine's
Proposals (give her a personal soundtrack when you propose!)
Holidays
Memorials (for pets too!)

Musical gifts are a unique way to express remembrance, gratitude, or affection for anyone for whom you want to offer an unforgettable expression of love!

You may request your piece of music to be delivered to you in several formats, depending on the event and the availability of the composer:

1) PDF Manuscript, emailed.
2) Audio files delivered via email or online download.
3) Hard Copy Manuscript (signed by the composer).

Contact the composer to talk about how we can celebrate your most beloved relationships!

Composition Commissions for Weddings:

Make your wedding day especially unique with a piece of classical music written especially for you!

Compositions may be tailored to fit into your wedding ceremony, as a processional, candle-lighting, recessional, or even for your first dance!

The Bride and Groom may also be given a surprise musical gift during the reception, offered by the bridal party or by friends!

The music may be tailored to suit you in many ways:

Have your name(s) spelled out musically in the melody!
Include the text of your favorite poem in a song!
Have your favorite love song re-written in a classical style, with the text translated into French - what could be more romantic!

*Did you know that much of the music used during Prince William and Kate Middleton's Westminster Abbey wedding in 2011 was written by a young British composer who was commissioned for the event!?

Pricing for compositions is based on many factors including the instruments used, the length of the work, and the format in which it is presented to the recipient.

Rates start at $2000, however exact price is dependent on the scope of the job. Exact pricing will be determined in advance of the project's beginning.

Event planners: please plan to discuss commissions 6 months prior to the event, or possibly longer for extensive works.

Please note that the person commissioning the music may need to speak with the composer on several occasions in order to ensure satisfaction of the final product, so mutual exchange of contact information is necessary prior to a project's beginning. 50% of the project's fee is due when the parties' reach mutual agreement on the scope of the work. The remainder 50% is due one month before the event, or at the completion & delivery of the music, whichever occurs first.

Please understand that a sophisticated composition takes time; plan to contact us many months ahead of your deadline, so we have enough time to fulfill your desires!

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