Orchestrators. Copyists and other Music Preparation Musicians shall be compensated based upon the applicable page rate in effect under this agreement at the time product is released. Calculation is based upon original bar length of song, composition or cue as prepared. Use of the music licensed under this Article 7 is limited to the specific original content or product, which shall be described on an executed new-use agreement, though such content may be released on multiple platforms or SKU’s (Stock Keeping Unit; unique ID given to every product for inventory and tracking) Similarly, for purposes of this Article, sequels, repackaged, re-released or bundled version of the original product as well as expansion packs, add-ons, patches or updates of product require no additional payment and are considered the same product. Use of this music in any other game or software would constitute an additional new-use, subject to the AFM terms in force at the time of such new-use. Other uses are prohibited except as specified under this agreement. Scope and applicability of this Article 7 shall be determined solely by the American Federation of Musicians.
Orchestrators. 1. Definition: Orchestrating is the labor of scoring the various voices and/or instruments of an arrangement without changing or adding to the melodies, counter melodies, harmonies or rhythms.
Orchestrators. (1) Definition — Orchestrating is the labor of scoring the various voices and/or instruments of an arrangement without changing or adding to the melodies, counter- melodies, harmonies and rhythms.
(2) Time Rates for Orchestrators — May be used only on adjustments, work at rehearsals, alterations, additions and in other situations where page rates are impractical. The hourly rates for time work shall be $45.39 12/11/02, $46.52 12/11/03 and $47.92 12/11/04.
(3) Page Rates for Orchestrators (subject to the rules of Paragraph "B.(4)").
(a) For not more than ten parts per score page:
(1) Orchestrating an arrangement when incomplete material is furnished, per page $30.31 12/11/02, $31.07 12/11/03, and $32.00 12/11/04.
(2) When complete material is furnished, per page $15.23 12/11/02, $15.61 12/11/03, and $16.08 12/11/04. (COMPLETE MATERIAL shall fully represent the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic structure, and shall require no changes or additions.)
(b) For each additional single line part in excess of ten parts per score page, $1.20 12/11/02, $1.23 12/11/03, and $1.27 12/11/04.
(c) For adding parts to a score already orchestrated (regardless of who the orchestrator was), per score page, per instrument, $1.64 12/11/02, $1.68 12/11/03, and $1.73 12/11/04.
(d) For adding piano part, per score page, $3.13 12/11/02, $3.21 12/11/03, and $3.31 12/11/04.
(e) Orchestrating the parts (without score), the combined rate for orchestrating and copying.
(f) For taking down a lead from voice, instrument or mechanical device, including symbols: text (one line) not to exceed one hour with overtime units of half-hours, $31.85 12/11/02, $33.67 12/11/03, and $34.68 12/11/04.
(g) For scoring a piano part from a lead or melody sheet, per piano page, $30.31 12/11/02, $31.07 12/11/03, and $32.00 12/11/04.
(h) For scoring a two-line or three-line full piano part from an orchestra score (or parts) or for scoring for solo piano, accordion, harp, etc., for individual performances, per piano page, $56.07 12/11/02, $57.47 12/11/03, and $59.19 12/11/04.
(i) For scoring page for (choral) voices (a page consisting of four voices, including piano part, four measures per page, with come sopras being paid for), per page, $13.24 12/11/02, $13.57 12/11/03, and $13.98 12/11/04 with payment for additional voices being the same as for additional instruments.
(4) The following rules shall apply to page rates:
(a) A score page consists of four measures and shall be computed on the basis of a minimum of ...
Orchestrators. (1) Definition – Orchestrating is the labor of scoring the various voices and/or instruments of an arrangement without changing or adding to the melodies, counter-melodies, harmonies and rhythms.
(2) Time rates for orchestrators – May be used only on takedowns, adjustments, alterations, additions and in other situations where page rates are impractical. The hourly rates for time work shall be $53.19 effective July 3, 2017, $54.79 effective February 1, 2108, and $56.43 effective February 1, 2019.
(3) Page rates for orchestrators [subject to the rules of paragraph B(4)]
(a) For not more than ten lines per score page:
(i) Orchestrating an arrangement when incomplete material is furnished, per page: $33.38 effective July 3, 2017, $34.38 effective February 1, 2018, and $35.41 effective February 1, 2019.
(ii) Revoicing a score: $16.82 effective July 3, 2017, $17.32 effective February 1, 2018, and $17.84 effective February 1, 2019.
(b) For each additional single line in excess of ten lines per score page: $1.47 effective July 3, 2017, $1.51 effective February 1, 2018, and $1.56 effective February 1, 2019.
(c) For adding lines to a score already orchestrated (other than revoicing a score) when performed by the original orchestrator, per score page, per line: $1.61 effective July 3, 2017, $1.66 effective February 1, 2018, and $1.71 effective February 1, 2019. Any other orchestrator will be paid in accordance with (a)(ii), above.
(d) For adding piano part: in accordance with (a)(ii), above.
(e) Orchestrating the parts (without score): the combined rate for orchestrating and copying.
(f) For scoring a piano part from a lead or melody sheet, per piano page: $33.38 effective July 3, 2017, $34.38 effective February 1, 2018, and $35.41 effective February 1, 2019.
(g) For scoring a two line or three line full piano part from an orchestral score (or parts) or for scoring for solo piano, accordion, harp, etc., for individual performances, per piano page: $62.10 effective July 3, 2017, $63.96 effective February 1, 2018, and $65.88 effective February 1, 2019.
(h) For scoring for (choral) voices (a page to consist of not more than four voices, which may include a piano part, with come sopras being paid for): $14.64 effective July 3, 2017, $15.05 effective February 1, 2018 and $15.50 effective February 1, 2019. Each additional voice: $1.47 effective July 3, 2017, $1.51 effective February 1, 2018, and $1.56 effective February 1, 2019.
(i) For transcribing a melody from voice, in...
Orchestrators. (1) Definition – Orchestrating is the labor of scoring the various voices and/or instruments of an arrangement without changing or adding to the melodies, counter-melodies, harmonies and rhythms.
(2) Time rates for orchestrators – May be used only on takedowns, adjustments, alterations, additions and in other situations where page rates are impractical. The hourly rates for time work shall be $41.75 effective February 1, 2002, $42.79 effective February 1, 2003 and $44.07 effective February 1, 2004.
(3) Page rates for orchestrators [subject to the rules of paragraph B(4)]
(a) For not more than ten lines per score page:
(i) Orchestrating an arrangement when incomplete material is furnished, per page: $26.20 effective February 1, 2002, $26.86 effective February 1, 2003 and $27.67 effective February 1, 2004.
(ii) Revoicing a score: $13.19 effective February 1, 2002, $13.52 effective February 1, 2003 and $13.93 effective February 1, 2004.
(b) For each additional single line in excess of ten lines per score page:
Orchestrators. (1) Per Score Page For not more than ten lines per score page $19.06
Orchestrators. Copyists and other Music Preparation Musicians shall be compensated based upon the applicable page rate in effect under this agreement at the time product is released. Calculation is based upon original bar length of song, composition or cue as prepared.
Orchestrators. Effective December 1, 2012 Wages/$22.50 = Hours Hours x $3.045 = Contribution
Orchestrators. Definition; Orchestrating is the labour of scoring the various voices and/or instruments of an arrangement without changing or adding to the melodies, counter-melodies, harmonies and rhythms.
(1) Time Rates for Orchestrators May be used only on adjustments, work at rehearsals, alterations, additions, and in other situations where page rates are impractical. The hourly rates for time worked shall be:
Orchestrators. (1) Definition - Orchestrating is the labor of scoring the various voices and/or instruments of an arrangement without changing or adding to the melodies, counter-melodies, harmonies and rhythms.
(2) Time Rates for Orchestrators - May be used on adjustments, work at rehearsals, alterations, additions and in other situations where page rates are impractical. The hourly rates for time work shall be $52.75 as of 2/1/12, $53.94 as of 2/1/13 and $55.29 as of 2/1/14.
