Fees: accompanists and repetiteurs
We asked statisticians at Reading University to survey members of our Performers & Composers and Private Teachers Sections to ask what fees they charged between September 2006 and September 2007. Here are the results, which are based on the surveys returned by 230 members.
Fees are always a matter of negotiation and what you charge will depend on the specific requirements of the engagement. If you are negotiating a future engagement, you may wish to incorporate an annual inflationary increase, using the Retail Price Index (RPI) figures. Inflation rates are published monthly by the Office for National Statistics.
Typical Hourly Fees
Members were asked to state their typical hourly fee for different types of work. Fees normally include the accompanist’s time spent in travelling to and from the venue, but exclude travel expenses.
Accompanist for professional chorus
Most accompanists charged between £25 and £64 per hour and the midpoint was £30.
Accompanist for auditions, prizes and competitions
Most accompanists charged between £20 and £30 and the midpoint was £26.
Accompanist for amateur choral/operatic society rehearsals
Most accompanists charged between £12.50 and £26 and the midpoint was £20.
Accompanist for private lessons
Most accompanists charged between £20 and £29 and the midpoint was £25.
Accompanist for examinations
Many accompanists varied their fees according to the examination grade, with higher fees being charged for higher grades. Many also charged a fee per student or per exam rather than per hour and did not charge when they accompanied their own pupils.
Grades 1-4
Most accompanists charged between £10 and £25 per exam and the midpoint was £16.
Grades 5-6
Most accompanists charged between £12.10 and £30 per exam and the midpoint was £20.
Grades 7-8
Most accompanists charged between £15 and £40 per exam and the midpoint was £25.
Diplomas
Most accompanists charged between £25.60 and £77 per exam and the midpoint was £50.
Accompanist for music festivals
Most accompanists charged between £19 and £26 and the midpoint was £24.50.
Accompanist for lessons/classes in further and higher education establishments and music colleges
Most accompanists charged between £20 and £30 and the midpoint was £24.
Accompanist for school choir or class
Most accompanists charged between £20 and £30 and the midpoint was £24.
Accompanist for dance classes and examinations
Most accompanists charged between £14.60 and £22.16 and the midpoint was £20.
Repetiteur with soloist or small ensemble
Most repetiteur’s charged between £20.80 and £34.40 and the midpoint was £25.
Coaching provided by accompanist
Most people charged between £23 and £30 and the midpoint was £27.
Recitals and Concerts
For guidance on fees for recitals and concerts, please look at our advice sheet, Fees: concerts and recitals.
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