How much do people pay to have music at their wedding?
My daughter is a sophmore in high school, and is 1st chair in flute in her school band. Her music teacher got her a gig playing Christmas songs at a local church, and they really liked her. I was surprised when they paid her! The pastor asked if my daughter would be available for other services and weddings.
My question is, how much do solo performers normally charge for weddings? No one on the internet will post their price.
It really depends. When my husband was in college (music major) about ten years ago they (a three piece band) would charge anywhere from 500 – 1000 but that really depends on your location, plus if she is hired by the church then the church would pay her from what they charge the wedding part, my husband and his friends were hired by the wedding party so there might be a difference because of that. Whatever it would be it would be a nice bit of change for someone in high-school and would look great on a resume or college application.
Good luck to your daughter.
My brother plays the keyboard. He charges about $900 for weddings.
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About $1000-2000 for a band.
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For free if you have friends that are musicians, but usually from 1000 to 1500
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It really depends. When my husband was in college (music major) about ten years ago they (a three piece band) would charge anywhere from 500 – 1000 but that really depends on your location, plus if she is hired by the church then the church would pay her from what they charge the wedding part, my husband and his friends were hired by the wedding party so there might be a difference because of that. Whatever it would be it would be a nice bit of change for someone in high-school and would look great on a resume or college application.
Good luck to your daughter.
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I would sit down with the Pastor and ask:
1. How many songs?
2. How many hours do they need your daughter?
2 songs= $50 each
or $25 each
or 2 for the price of one
Your daughter must be very good if they are offering to pay.
Sit down and go over things. Even though it is the Pastor, make sure that everyone agrees on the prices. Also, start putting everything in writing or a contract so no one is confused over what to expect.
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