Music Creators
Recommended Commissioning Fees
Recommended Commissioning Fees for Classical / Instrumental Composition
POINTS TO NOTE
1) 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.
2) 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