Performance Pricing & AvailabilityAvailable to play throughout Northern Virginia and neighboring areas. Can pull together a quintet, quartet, trio or duet if needed. Contact me for availability and to determine what type of performance is best suited for your needs.
Each musician receives $75 per hour (minimum 1 hour) for any formal rehearsal (outside of private practice among ourselves), and $150 per hour for actual performances and wait times between stages of ceremonies, related functions or shifting locales. Partial hours are rounded up to the next full hour in calculating total costs for an event. Private preparation time is not charged to a client, but for unusual or extensive requests for music not in our current repertoire, we may require a small stipend to be used to purchase music that is to be used for your event. Costuming beyond the standard tuxedo and white shirt, such as special colors, is extra. Please reserve our services at least 4 weeks prior to your event to ensure that musicians have adequate time to obtain and rehearse any special musical requests and to reserve musician availability for your event. When schedules and repertoire permit, I may be able to accommodate shorter lead times. Free ConsultationEnjoy an hour of consultation to select your music at no charge. Contact me to schedule.
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WeddingsA one hour ceremony is actually a 2 hour ceremony for a musician because we need to arrive extra early to get set up and play both prior to and following the ceremony as people arrive and leave. Example price for a 1 hour ceremony with 10 minutes pre and post play (for two violins) is $600 plus any sheet music or travel allowances (see below for calculation).
Travel AllowanceThere is no travel allowance required for performances that are within 10 miles of Annandale. For all other travel, we use Mapquest.com to obtain an estimate of travel time from the intersection of Little River Turnpike and the Beltway in Annandale, Virginia), and double it to obtain a roundtrip estimate. Events involving rush hour traffic travel or a special traffic event along the route will have an additional hour added to ensure adequate time for unforeseen traffic delays. The estimated travel time is multiplied by a rate of $50 per hour to arrive at a travel allowance that covers mileage and added time on the road.
Outdoor Events String instruments are expensive and easily damaged by water, weather and temperature extremes. All performance venues must be properly sheltered and free from exposure to extreme temperatures, wind, water and high humidity. |
Payments
A non-refundable deposit of one-third of the total estimated performance fee is required to secure a date on the calendar, with half of the balance for the performance due 72 hours prior to a performance and the remainder after the performance. If special music is required, I will provide a written estimate and await payment for the music before purchasing special music selections. Travel allowances must also be paid in advance. Sheet music allowances are not refundable after purchase of music, and the travel allowance and performance fee (excluding the non-refundable deposit) is refundable only prior to actual incursion of travel costs or performance time.
Rescheduling or Cancellation
If unforeseen adverse circumstances such as a weather emergency or serious illness result in the need to reschedule an event, I will work with you to try to find a mutually agreeable alternative date for an already-scheduled event. Should a mutually agreeable alternative date not be available, deposits will be refunded minus any actual incurred costs (music, transportion, and rehearsals) and the non-refundable initial deposit.
Looking for something a little more ambitious?
I work with an established network of advanced student and professional musician contacts who can join me for a trio, quartet, small chamber ensemble or piano accompaniment if sufficient advanced warning is provided. I also have access to some talented vocalists. Let me know what you have in mind and I will help you to achieve your heart's desire.