Music Preparation Rates

Hourly rate: $65/hr
Score preparation
1-4 staves: $12/page
5-8 staves: $23/page
9-12 staves: $32/page
Each additional staff: $2/page
Keyboard, Master Rhythm: $35/page
Addition of orchestral cues: Hourly rate
Cleanup of existing Sibelius or Finale score
Hourly rate
Parts preparation from existing score
$7/page or hourly rate
Orchestration from sequencer file
Hourly rate applies to cleanup, quantization, and export of MIDI
Transcriptions & Arrangements
Hourly rate

Prices are for electronic delivery. I’m usually happy to negotiate a fixed rate price if that is more convenient.

Sheet Music Printing

I print on a large enterprise-scale Xerox machine capable of up paper up to 12.5″ x 19″, resolution up to 1200dpi, and full color. For sheet music printing I typically use 70lb text (28lb bond) white digital paper that is neither smooth nor glossy. A wide variety of custom papers are available. Scores and parts are typically either coil-bound, saddle-stitched (folded and stapled), or taped, depending on the context.

Page Size
Single-Sided
Double-Sided
Letter 8.5 x 11 20¢ 20¢
Legal 8.5 x 14 30¢ 25¢
Concert 9 x 12 40¢ 35¢
Tabloid 11 x 17 45¢ 40¢
Custom sizes up to 12.5″ x 19″ available

For 60lb or 80lb paper weights, add or remove 12%.

Coil bindings are typically about $6 each, or $10 with a clear cover and black vinyl back. I do bindings at document stores and pass the receipt along with no surcharge. My hourly rate applies to other binding work (taping, folding, stapling, etc).

Common music printing formats
Cost
100-page score, 11×17 70lb text paper, clear cover and black vinyl back, coil binding $50
15-page score or instrumental part, 9×12 70lb text paper, saddle-stitched binding $6
String orchestra parts, 25 15-page instrumental parts, 9×12 70lb text paper, saddle-stitched binding $150
Full orchestra parts, 50 15-page instrumental parts, 9×12 70lb text paper, folded and stapled binding $300

For custom hardback book bindings I highly recommend Charlene Matthews Bindery in Hollywood.