Vocalists and pianists - how much should I pay for a soprano to sing in my audition?

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<p>Fees are really all over the board, it vary from the quid pro quo arrangement you have with the violinist to an hourly rate/flat fee basis based on what you and the vocalist agree upon. Locale often dictates hourly rate, as does the experience and credentials of the accompanist. Some will work on a flat fee, for x number of rehearsal sessions, may want travel expenses. There are no real standards. A lot might depend on your relationship (peer, acquaintance, classmate). Ask her what her hourly lesson rate is, and see if it makes sense, but you will have to figure rehearsal time to nail the 6 pieces, which will vary based on her knowledge of your rep, and just how well you two mesh. </p>

<p>What did you anticipate spending? Somewhere between $300-500 may be reasonable, I may be way off base.</p>

<p>Talk to some peers at your undergrad school, and get a handle on their experiences when applying for grad school, or on paying accompanists in general for recital, festival auditions, etc.</p>

<p>If you were do travel expenses, I’d use the IRS standard rate for mileage reimbursement. If she is using public transportation, it can be anywhere from covering the actual cost of the fares, but I would not pay her hourly rate for travel time. Everything is negotiable, especially if she doesn’t have a clue either. The fairest way is to remember that you are both “professionals” and it’s reasonable to assume a fair price for skilled services. Have you done anything similar in reverse on a fee basis?</p>

<p>Is the vocalist one you have contacted privately, or is arranged thru Rutgers directly or a list they may have for suggested accompanists? </p>

<p>I know, not much help but these are the general parameters.</p>

<p>Some prior threads, not answering your specific question but as background:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/772662-accompanist-fees-year.html?highlight=accompanist[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/772662-accompanist-fees-year.html?highlight=accompanist&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/349459-vocal-auditions-accompanist.html?highlight=accompanist[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/349459-vocal-auditions-accompanist.html?highlight=accompanist&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/662005-vanishing-accompanist.html?highlight=accompanist[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/662005-vanishing-accompanist.html?highlight=accompanist&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;