Scope

This section outlines general details for brand-new commissions where text and/or music does not already exist. (For information about choral arrangements of existing/copyrighted songs, see here.)

Timeline

A three-month minimum is required for new works, and a 25% rush fee is requested for quicker turnarounds. Generally, five to ten months is preferred for most commissions and projects. This will give us time to collaborate on the project, which can include: creating/securing/collaborating on text, discussions on vision, providing you a short sample of the piece during development to ensure your goals are met, etc.

Cost

Commissions will generally include composing, engraving, digital score(s), part extraction if necessary, and basic computer-generated audio files of the score/parts. (AI-rendered vocal tracks can also be provided upon request.)

• Choral music (a cappella or with piano accompaniment): $250-650 per minute

• Songs (voice and 1 instrument): $75-150 per minute

• Other: contact Ash with details for more information

All fees are negotiable and may vary greatly based on the number/type of instruments, desired style/difficulty of piece, and estimated length of piece.

Payment is usually requested 1/2 upfront at contract signing and 1/2 upon delivery of the score(s).

Scope

This section outlines general details for choral arrangements of existing/copyrighted songs.

Timeline

A four-week minimum is appreciated for new arrangements, and a 25% rush fee is requested for quicker turnarounds.

Cost

Arrangements will generally include composing, engraving, digital score(s), and part extraction if necessary. (AI-rendered vocal tracks can also be provided for an additional $25.) A specific vision for your arrangement is always welcome but not required.

• Choral arrangement (with piano accompaniment): $400

• Choral arrangement (a cappella): $350

• Mashup, medley, or parody.: $550+

• Transcription: $200

• Revoicing (an existing arrangement by Ash): $150

• Orchestrations (per instrument): $75

All fees are negotiable and may vary based on the scope/scale of the arrangement, specific vision provided, desired style and difficulty of piece, number/type of instruments, and how much reimagining or creativity is required/requested.

If any flexibility on costs is needed, Ash is happy to discuss that with you.

Payment is appreciated in full upon delivery of the score(s) within two to three weeks. Ash can provide an invoice if/when necessary.

You Provide

• XML file of the arrangement (Sibelius, Finale, Dorico, or MuseScore files are also fine)

Ash Provides

• Individual tracks (per voice part)

• All Parts track (balanced)

• Accompaniment Only track

• Click track upon request

Note: any divisi generally gets its own track, e.g. Tenor 1 Upper, Tenor 1 Lower, etc.

Cantamus vs Synthesizer V

Cantamus vocal tracks have clearer pitch and rhythm, are easier/quicker to create, but do not support swung rhythms or tempo alterations (multiple tempos are fine, but rit. and accel. are not fully supported).

Synthesizer V vocal tracks are more human-sounding, offer much more nuance/control, but are far more time/labor intensive.

Ash will default to using Cantamus unless you request otherwise or if the song utilizes swung rhythms or critical tempo alterations.

Cost

Pricing may vary based on additional factors, but generally:

• $75 for new song, Ash will use Cantamus, ~3 day turnaround 

  • Example: “I’m Like a Bird”

• $100 for new song, Ash will use Synthesizer V, ~1 week turnaround

  • Example: “Wait ‘Til You See What’s Next”

• $25 for new song when you’re hiring Ash to compose/arrange

• $25 for tracks that exist

  • This mostly applies to arrangements of Ash’s, but they also have tracks for other songs they’ve worked on for various choirs. (If you want tracks for a song Ash did not arrange but is in her database, you’ll need to provide a receipt or proof of purchase of the arrangement you want tracks for.)

Peruse Ash’s current spreadsheet database of existing tracks available for purchase.