HOW TO ORDER - CUSTOM MUSIC DESIGN

Bring your show to life with our Custom Music Design services, crafted expertly for your program’s goals, vision and theme. Our experienced composers and arrangers will create a soundtrack that captivates your audience and perfectly complements your performers.

Step-by-Step Ordering Process:

1. Schedule an Initial Consultation

We are here to help for your custom music design needs- full ensemble music, just a section of your ensemble (winds, percussion, front ensemble, electronics) or any custom project. Contact our team through our website to schedule a consultation with one of our professional composers and arrangers. This session will allow you to discuss your show theme, ideas, specific music or effects you want included, and any questions you have about the process of working with us.

2. Show Programming (Optional)
In addition to custom music arranging, we offer (separately) program coordinator services- song/music choice, coordinating your show’s theme, overall timeline, and planning the events of your show. Having a dedicated person to make these decisions and ensure everything will be cohesive is a must. If you do not have that person on your team already, let us know and we can help.

3. Share Your Vision and Requirements
During the consultation, provide details such as the styles of music you might want, your band’s instrumentation, skill level for each instrument section, and any specific songs or moments you envision wanting in your show.

- - original compositions vs. custom arrangements of existing music - -

• You can choose whether we create brand new original compositions, custom arrangements of existing songs, or a mix of both.

• Original Compositions provide a completely original and unique score that is tailor-made for your players and your program’s goals. If there are existing songs that you would like to evoke the feeling of (without playing exactly), we can assist! Another benefit of original compositions, there are no additional music licensing fees.

• Custom Arrangement of Existing Music: We can make memorable arrangements of existing songs (popular or otherwise), tailored for your needs, skill level, and intended stylistic effects. Dependent on your preferences, custom arrangements can be creative reimaginings of a song, or more classic arrangements that retaining the essence of the original song. There may be additional costs required for arranging existing songs. “Custom Music Arrangement Licenses” are typically required for each existing song that gets arranged.
  • Custom Arrangement Licenses vary in price (prices are set by the publishers of the original song compositions) and usually range in price between $120-$600 each.

4. Receive an Estimate
We will provide you with an official Estimate for the options you have selected.

5. Complete our Custom Work Agreement
We will provide a link to complete our Custom Work Agreement online via DocuSign. This agreement will give you the opportunity to tell us what date you need your first chunk of your music to start learning, and what date you need your final chunk of music.

6. 50% Deposit, Purchase Order, or Full Payment
Once we have received your signed agreement, all info needed about your ensemble, and all info needed about the goals of the project, we can begin work on your music with a 50% deposit, valid school Purchase Order, or full payment.

7. Ongoing Support and Adjustments

We provide ongoing support to ensure the music works perfectly for your band. If adjustments are needed once you start rehearsing, we’re here to help refine the composition or arrangement. We are also available for video consultations throughout your season by request, just let us know.

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