Are you looking for a specific arrangement that doesn’t exist yet?
Look no further. It’s easy to commission a new arrangement through Bright Music Company! In fact, a good portion of our catalogue consists of previously commissioned works.
The best way to get information about getting a commission is to contact us, but here is a basic chart that details costs:
| Type of Composition | Base Cost –scored for Brass Quintet or smaller -100 measures or less | Cost of each additional 100 measures | Cost of each additional instrument beyond standard brass quintet size | Permissions and Licensing (for the use of copyrighted works not in the public domain) For the most part, works published in 1925 or earlier are public domain works. |
| Transcription of existing score (no new material written – just transcribed/rescored for your ensemble) | $50 | $25 | $20 | Varies – we have to contact the copyright holder to request permission for use. |
| Transcription of a recording, but no existing score | $100 | $50 | $20 | Varies – we have to contact the copyright holder to request permission for use. |
| Arrangement of a tune (creating a new “setting” of a tune for your ensemble) | $100 | $50 | $20 | Varies – we have to contact the copyright holder to request permission for use. |
| New original composition | $150 | $75 | $20 | Varies – we have to contact the copyright holder to request permission for use. |
If you’re interested in commissioning an arrangement or an original piece, please fill out the contact form below, and we’ll get in touch with you as soon as possible!