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Music Prep Chart 2017-2018
Music Prep Chart 2017-2018
LOCAL 47
LIVE TV & NON-STD TV SOUND TV & RADIO LOW-BUDGET MP LOW-BUDGET MP LOW-BUDGET VIDEO GAME /
ORCHESTRATORS LIVE
VIDEOTAPE
BASIC CABLE
(PAY TV)
PBS
RECORDING COMMERCIAL
MOTION PICTURE
$45 million or less $15 Million or less
TV FILM
TV FILM INTERACTIVE
PERFORMANCE
Expiration Dates: January 1, 2018 Feb 2, 2016 (extended) Sept 19, 2014 (extended) Feb 1, 2005 (extended) June 1, 2017 January 31, 2018 October 16, 2017 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 January 1, 2017
Orchestration Orchestration
34.56 - inc. material 13 lines
4 bar page, 10 lines or fewer 25.95 30.14 33.86 28.13 33.38 22.04 29.28 24.71 21.23 31.38 26.97 23.28
17.37 - comp material (or less)
20 lines
Each additional line 1.70 1.16 1.34 1.10 1.37 1.47 1.21 37.65 31.73 27.27 40.35 34.69 29.90
(or less)
25 lines
Vocal Scoring (or less)
42.15 35.54 30.57 45.16 38.84 33.49
14.64 30 lines
4 bar page, 4 voices or fewer 14.45 13.03 14.79 12.29 15.10 9.77 46.73 39.39 33.86 50.04 43.06 37.12
(may include piano part) (or less)
35 lines
Each additional line 1.70 1.16 1.34 1.10 1.37 1.47 0.92 51.36 43.28 37.22 55.02 47.30 40.78
(or less)
40 lines
55.89 47.11 40.50 59.88 51.47 44.39
(or less)
Over
67.59 56.98 49.01 72.41 62.27 53.69
50 lines
Hourly Rates 42.00 45.22 50.79 42.21 51.75 53.19 33.41 46.90 39.54 34.01 50.25 43.18 37.25
Takedown 1st pg (32 bars) = 46.36 19.87 per lead sheet 17.11 per lead sheet 21.70 per lead sheet 18.73 per lead sheet
42.00/hr 7.54 per 4-bar unit 8.51 per 4-bar unit 7.08 per 4-bar unit 37.45/hr 33.41/hr 23.56 per lead sheet page 25.26 per lead sheet page
(lead line & chord symbols only) Add'l (32 bars ea)=33.11 page page page page
150% of applicable 200% of applicable 150% of applicable 150% of applicable 150% of applicable 150% of applicable 150% of applicable
Complete Transcritpion
orchestration scale orchestration scale orchestration scale orchestration scale orchestration scale orchestration scale orchestration scale
Minimum Call 126.00 (3 hrs) 180.88 (4 hrs) 203.16 (4 hrs) 168.84 (4 hrs) 207.00 (4 hrs) 212.76 (4 hrs) 133.64 (4 hrs)
AFM Pension 11.00% 11.00% 10.90% 10.90% 11.00% 12.81% 16.50% 10.90% 11.99% 11.99% 10.90% 11.99% 14.50%
NOTE #1: For orchestrators, 4 bars = 1 page NOTE #2: Fees for arranging are negotiated individually but must be no less than the orchestration rate.
This Wage Summary Worksheet is provided for illustration purposes only. In the event there is a discrepancy between the worksheet and the applicable agreement, the applicable agreement will control.
This chart is formatted for legal size or 11"x17" paper. page 1 of 6 - Orchestration REV 8/25/17
American Federation of Musicians Local 47
Music Prep Chart
All rates shown are minimum rates. Members may negotiate higher rates.
LOCAL 47
LIVE TV & NON-STD TV SOUND TV & RADIO LOW-BUDGET MP LOW-BUDGET MP LOW-BUDGET VIDEO GAME /
COPYISTS LIVE
VIDEOTAPE
BASIC CABLE
(PAY TV)
PBS
RECORDING COMMERCIAL
MOTION PICTURE
$45 million or less $15 million or less
TV FILM
TV FILM INTERACTIVE
PERFORMANCE
Expiration Date: January 1, 2018 Feb 2, 2016 (extended) Sept 19, 2014 (extended) Feb 1, 2005 (extended) June 1, 2017 January 31, 2018 October 16, 2017 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 January 1, 2017
REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP
7.38 14.76 8.27 16.53 6.87 13.74 8.49 16.98 8.28 16.56 6.03 12.44 8.63 17.26 7.34 14.68 6.30 12.60 9.24 18.48 7.98 15.96 7.65 15.30
Single Line, transposed 8.65 17.30
8.42 16.84 9.43 18.85 7.85 15.67 9.75 19.51 9.15 18.30 6.72 13.82 9.56 19.12 8.11 16.22 6.97 13.94 10.23 20.46 8.87 17.74 8.36 16.72
Single Line From Concert Score 7.38 14.76 8.27 16.53 6.87 13.74 8.49 16.98 8.22 16.44 6.03 12.44 8.63 17.26 7.34 14.68 6.30 12.60 9.24 18.48 7.98 15.96 7.65 15.30
where transposition is necessary 8.65 17.30
(only different in Sound Recording) 8.42 16.84 9.43 18.85 7.85 15.67 9.75 19.51 9.09 18.18 6.72 13.82 9.56 19.12 8.11 16.22 6.97 13.94 10.23 20.46 8.87 17.74 8.36 16.72
Single Stave, chorded and/or divisi 9.86 19.72 11.07 22.14 9.21 18.42 11.07 22.14 9.52 19.04 6.92 13.86 8.63 17.26 7.34 14.68 6.30 12.60 9.24 18.48 7.98 15.96 7.65 15.30
(Chorded = guitar, banjo, vibraphone, etc) 9.55 19.10
(Divisi = 50% of page is divisi) 10.90 21.80 12.23 24.46 10.19 20.35 12.33 24.67 10.39 20.78 7.61 15.24 9.56 19.12 8.11 16.22 6.97 13.94 10.23 20.46 8.87 17.74 8.36 16.72
14.79 29.58 16.61 33.22 13.82 27.63 16.61 33.21 14.28 28.56 10.38 20.79 12.95 25.90 11.01 22.02 9.45 18.90 13.86 27.72 11.97 23.94 11.11 22.22
Single Stave, chorded and/or divisi,
14.55 29.10
transposed
15.83 31.66 17.77 35.54 14.80 29.56 17.87 35.74 15.15 30.30 11.07 22.17 13.88 27.76 11.78 23.56 10.12 20.24 14.85 29.70 12.86 25.72 11.82 23.64
14.80 29.60 12.79 25.58 10.63 21.26 13.98 27.96 12.43 24.86 8.89 19.65 14.67 29.34 12.47 24.94 10.72 21.44 15.70 31.40 13.62 27.24 12.48 24.96
Double Stave + melody/vocal cue 10.50 21.00
15.84 31.68 13.95 27.90 11.61 23.19 15.24 30.49 13.30 26.60 9.58 21.03 15.60 31.20 13.24 26.48 11.39 22.78 16.69 33.38 14.51 29.02 13.19 26.38
8.12 16.24 9.11 18.22 7.57 15.14 9.20 18.40 7.27 14.54 5.30 13.77
Rhythm Piano
(chord symbols & bass line)
9.16 18.32 10.27 20.54 8.55 17.07 10.46 20.93 8.14 16.28 5.99 15.15
10.62 21.24 11.94 23.88 9.91 19.82 11.85 23.70 9.79 19.58 7.20 16.46
Rhythm Piano + vocal cue
(chord symbols & bass line)
11.66 23.32 13.10 26.20 10.89 21.75 13.11 26.23 10.66 21.32 7.89 17.84
15.56 31.12 13.23 26.46 11.38 22.76 16.66 33.32 14.46 28.92 13.20 26.40
Double Stave Plus orch cues
(separate staves)
16.49 32.98 14.00 28.00 12.05 24.10 17.65 35.30 15.35 30.70 13.91 27.82
15.18 30.36 16.62 33.24 14.15 28.30 12.15 24.30 17.81 35.62 15.46 30.92 14.06 28.12
Two staves with orch cues
16.05 32.10 17.55 35.10 14.92 29.84 12.82 25.64 18.80 37.60 16.35 32.70 14.77 29.54
This Wage Summary Worksheet is provided for illustration purposes only. In the event there is a discrepancy between the worksheet and the applicable agreement, the applicable agreement will control.
This chart is formatted for legal size or 11"x17" paper. page 2 of 6 - Instrumental Parts REV 8/25/17
American Federation of Musicians Local 47
Music Prep Chart
All rates shown are minimum rates. Members may negotiate higher rates.
LOCAL 47
LIVE TV & NON-STD SOUND TV & RADIO MOTION LOW-BUDGET MP LOW BUDGET MP LOW-BUDGET TV VIDEO GAME /
COPYISTS LIVE
VIDEOTAPE
BASIC CABLE
(PAY TV)
PBS
RECORDING COMMERCIAL PICTURE ($45 million or less) ($15 million or less)
TV FILM
FILM INTERACTIVE
PERFORMANCE
Expiration Date: January 1, 2018 Feb 2, 2016 (extended) Sept 19, 2014 (extended) Feb 1, 2005 (extended) June 1, 2017 January 31, 2018 October 16, 2017 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 January 1, 2017
REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP
Multi stave 1.50 3.00 1.33 2.66 1.49 2.79 1.23 2.31 1.36 2.72 0.87 1.74 1.01 2.04 1.80 3.60 1.57 3.14 1.35 2.70 1.97 3.94 1.69 3.38 1.48 2.96
Adding Symbols (other than chord symbols) for electronic instruments or devices, synchronization, etc.
Single stave 4.45 8.90 2.55 5.10 2.86 5.72 2.39 4.78 2.64 5.28 3.20 6.40 2.10 4.20 2.37 4.74 2.04 4.08 1.72 3.44 2.55 5.10 2.20 4.40 1.92 3.84
Multi stave 2.30 4.60 1.39 2.78 1.56 3.12 1.31 2.62 1.54 3.08 1.60 3.20 1.23 2.46 1.28 2.56 1.08 2.16 0.94 1.88 1.40 2.80 1.19 2.38 1.02 2.04
Vocal Parts
9.86 19.72 11.07 22.14 9.22 18.44 11.07 22.14 8.22 16.44 5.94 13.78 8.13 16.26 6.93 13.86 5.95 11.90 8.70 17.40 7.57 15.14 7.26 14.52
Single voice line - 1 set of lyrics
10.15 20.30
(see contract for additional sets of lyrics)
10.90 21.80 12.23 24.46 10.20 20.37 12.33 24.67 9.09 18.18 6.63 15.16 9.06 18.12 7.70 15.40 6.62 13.24 9.69 19.38 8.46 16.92 7.97 15.94
21.25 23.89 19.85 23.80 24.65 17.81 10.97 21.94 9.33 18.66 8.03 16.06 11.74 23.48 10.22 20.44 9.52 19.04
Choir - 1 set of lyrics
20.65
(see contract for add'l or foreign sets of lyrics)
23.33 26.21 21.78 26.33 26.39 19.19 11.90 23.80 10.10 20.20 8.70 17.40 12.73 25.46 11.11 22.22 10.23 20.46
24.60 27.63 22.96 27.54 21.73 15.83 9.82 19.64 8.43 16.86 7.26 14.52 10.52 21.04 9.23 18.46 8.67 17.34
Lead sheet
19.90
(Includes single melody line, chord symbols, lyrics)
26.68 29.95 24.89 30.07 23.47 17.21 10.75 21.50 9.20 18.40 7.93 15.86 11.51 23.02 10.12 20.24 9.38 18.76
14.80 16.58 13.79 16.56 33.12 14.49 28.98 10.60 21.34 12.08 24.16 10.28 20.56 8.85 17.70 12.93 25.86 11.24 22.48 10.42 20.84
Song copy - 3 staves, 1 set lyrics
28.50
(see contract for add'l or foreign sets of lyrics)
16.88 18.90 15.72 17.82 35.65 15.36 30.72 11.29 22.72 13.01 26.02 11.05 22.10 9.52 19.04 13.92 27.84 12.13 24.26 11.13 22.26
1.97 3.93
Adding lyrics - English (1 stave) (1 stave)
3.95 7.90 2.48 4.96 2.79 5.58 2.31 4.62 2.64 5.28 2.04 4.02 2.33 4.66 1.23 2.46 1.06 2.12 2.52 5.04 1.35 2.70 1.17 2.34
(per set) 1.47 2.95
(multistave) (multistave)
Adding lyrics - Foreign
8.05 16.10 4.96 9.92 5.57 11.14 4.62 9.24 5.28 10.56 2.97 5.94 2.58 5.16 2.76 5.52 1.58 3.16 1.37 2.74 2.97 5.94 1.70 3.40 1.49 2.98
(per set)
Master Rhythm 27.05 31.96* 35.64* 29.68* 35.23* 31.12* 23.46* 30.99** 24.90** 21.42** 33.20** 27.20** 23.52*
Adding Bar Numbers N/A 1.04 2.08 1.16 2.32 0.98 1.93 1.26 2.53 0.87 1.74 0.69 1.38 0.93 1.86 0.77 1.54 0.67 1.34 0.99 1.98 0.89 1.78 0.71 1.42
BOLD Shaded areas include bar numbers
* Pro-rated as Single Line Divisi/Chorded + Chord Symbols (single stave) + Electronic Symbols (single stave) + Bar Numbers. (DUP rates) ** These are not listed in agreement rather are practiced industry rates
This Wage Summary Worksheet is provided for illustration purposes only. In the event there is a discrepancy between the worksheet and the applicable agreement, the applicable agreement will control.
This chart is formatted for legal size or 11"x17" paper. page 3 of 6 - Chord Symbols, Electronic Symbols, Vox Parts, Master Rhythm, Bar #s REV 8/25/17
American Federation of Musicians Local 47
Music Prep Chart
All rates shown are minimum rates. Members may negotiate higher rates.
LOCAL 47
LIVE TV & BASIC NON-STD SOUND TV & RADIO MOTION LOW-BUDGET MP LOW BUDGET MP LOW-BUDGET TV VIDEO GAME /
COPYISTS LIVE
VIDEOTAPE CABLE (PAY TV)
PBS
RECORDING COMMERCIAL PICTURE ($45 million or less) ($15 million or less)
TV FILM
FILM INTERACTIVE
PERFORMANCE
Expiration Date: January 1, 2018 Feb 2, 2016 (extended) Sept 19, 2014 (extended) Feb 1, 2005 (extended) June 1, 2017 January 31, 2018 October 16, 2017 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 January 1, 2017
DUP DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP REG DUP
Conductor Parts
Single line melody - single stave 19.68 22.13 18.38 22.15
(Conductor's lead sheet - no words or lyrics)
21.76 24.45 20.31 24.68
9.82 19.64 8.34 16.68 7.20 14.40 10.52 21.04 9.14 18.28 8.59 17.18
Lead line only - w/worded cues
10.75 21.50 9.11 18.22 7.87 15.74 11.51 23.02 10.03 20.06 9.30 18.60
30.15 12.86 25.72 10.94 21.88 9.39 18.78 13.77 27.54 11.95 23.90 11.04 22.08
Lead line only - w/notated instrumental cues
31.89 13.79 27.58 11.71 23.42 10.06 20.12 14.76 29.52 12.84 25.68 11.75 23.50
Piano/Conductor 27.68 31.09 62.18 25.84 51.68 31.04 62.08 16.24 32.48 22.81
(2 staves only)
Note: Sound Recording rate includes lyrics 28.72 32.25 64.50 26.82 53.61 32.30 64.61 17.11 34.22 24.19
40.90 15.36 30.72 13.11 26.22 11.26 22.52 16.45 32.90 14.32 28.64 13.08 26.16
Harmonically complete from sketch 37.60
42.64 16.29 32.58 13.88 27.76 11.93 23.86 17.44 34.88 15.21 30.42 13.79 27.58
40.90 18.00 36.00 15.32 30.64 13.18 26.36 19.28 38.56 16.75 33.50 15.17 30.34
Harmonically complete from score 37.60
42.64 18.93 37.86 16.09 32.18 13.85 27.70 20.27 40.54 17.64 35.28 15.88 31.76
…& Lyric 23.75 Duplicating orch/band score (note for note) = 50% of orchestration rate for same.
This Wage Summary Worksheet is provided for illustration purposes only. In the event there is a discrepancy between the worksheet and the applicable agreement, the applicable agreement will control.
This chart is formatted for legal size or 11"x17" paper. page 4 of 6 - Conductor Parts REV 8/25/17
American Federation of Musicians Local 47
Music Prep Chart
All rates shown are minimum rates. Members may negotiate higher rates.
LOCAL 47
LIVE TV & NON-STD TV SOUND TV & RADIO MOTION LOW-BUDGET MP LOW BUDGET MP LOW-BUDGET VIDEO GAME /
COPYISTS LIVE
VIDEOTAPE
BASIC CABLE
(PAY TV)
PBS
RECORDING COMMERCIAL PICTURE $45 million or less $15 million or less
TV FILM
TV FILM INTERACTIVE
PERFORMANCE
Expiration Date: January 1, 2018 Feb 2, 2016 (extended) Sept 19, 2014 (extended) Feb 1, 2005 (extended) June 1, 2017 January 31, 2018 October 16, 2017 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 January 1, 2017
Librarian (See note for premium rates at bottom of next page.)
Same as non-playing Leader or arranger
43.02/hr 48.34/hr 40.16/hr 48.54/hr
Playing Librarian (paid in addition to collects parts after session NOTE: Motion Picture also has rates for non-playing assistant librarians. See contract for rates.
(2 hr minimum) (2 hr minimum) (2 hr minimumn) (2 hr minimum) at no charge
musician wages)
Librarian required to Librarian required to
Non-playing Librarian 103.00 minimum for 140.33 minimum for 157.64 minimum for 131.01 minimum for 158.68 minimum for 264.87 minimum for 225.45 minimum for 193.89 minimum for 283.73 minimum for 246.36 minimum for 212.45 minimum for
attend a recording attend a recording
(MP & TV Film see contract 2 hrs or less on 2 hrs or less on 2 hrs or less on 2 hrs or less on 8 hrs or less at 8 hrs or less at 8 hrs or less at 8 hrs or less at 8 hrs or less at 8 hrs or less at
for additional terms)
3 hrs or less session is paid at the session is paid at the side
broadcast days broadcast days broadcast days broadcast days recording session recording session recording session recording session recording session recording session
side musician's rate. musician's rate.
46.87/hr 52.68/hr 43.79/hr 53.00/hr
Non-playing Librarian - Additional Time
42.00/hr (also hourly rate for (also hourly rate for (also hourly rate for (also hourly rate for 24.84 per 1/2 hr 21.14 per 1/2 hr 18.18 per 1/2 hr 26.61 per 1/2 hr 23.10 per 1/2 hr 19.92 per 1/2 hr
(beyond minimum)
non-broadcast days) non-broadcast days) non-broadcast days) non-broadcast days)
Classical, Symphonic
50% additional 40% additional 1/3 additional (33.33%)
(soloist parts - see contract)
Special routine work where 2 or more scores or parts must be used or referred to in extracting the parts, Special routine work where 2 or more scores or parts must be used or referred to in extracting the parts shall be paid for at fifty percent
Special Routine
shall be paid for at fifty percent (50%) more than the rates listed. (50%) more than the rates listed. For MP & TV Film this also applies to proofreading.
Copying from a score in which 3 or more parts are combined on a Copying from a score in which 3 or more parts are combined on a single stave or a "sketch" = 50% additional for those parts only.
Working from condensed score or sketch
single stave = 50% additional for those parts only. For MP & TV Film, this also applies to proofreading.
1 hr session fee at side
Minimum Call $99.00 (3 hrs) 4 hrs 4 hrs 4 hrs 4 hrs 4 hrs musician scale (also subject to 102.59 87.33 75.12 109.89 95.42 82.29
premium rates)
Time Rate (per hour) 33.00 27.15 30.50 25.35 30.61 27.44 27.69 24.68 22.95 19.73 26.44 22.95 21.63
42.00/hr
Editing 40.73 45.75 38.03 45.92 41.16 41.54
(3 hr minimum)
Initial use 36.04 (13 weeks)
AFM Pension 11.00% 11.00% 10.90% 10.90% 11.00% 12.81% 16.50% 10.90% 11.99% 11.99% 10.90% 11.99% 14.50%
This Wage Summary Worksheet is provided for illustration purposes only. In the event there is a discrepancy between the worksheet and the applicable agreement, the applicable agreement will control.
This chart is formatted for legal size or 11"x17" paper. page 5 of 6 - Librarian, Hourly, Other Rates, Benefits REV 8/25/17
American Federation of Musicians Local 47
Music Prep Chart
All rates shown are minimum rates. Members may negotiate higher rates.
Expiration Date: January 1, 2018 Feb 2, 2016 (extended) Sept 19, 2014 (extended) Feb 1, 2005 (extended) June 1, 2017 January 31, 2018 October 16, 2017 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018 January 1, 2017
Straight time
100% 9 AM to 6 PM Monday thru Saturday 9 AM to 6 PM Monday thru Friday 6 AM to 9 PM Monday thru Friday
Premium time
110% 9 PM to Midnight
125% Work done out of town or en route In excess of 12 hrs/day unless higher rate applies
6 PM to 12 AM
Monday thru Friday
Work in excess of of 8 hours in one day 9 AM to 6 PM Saturday
150%
Sat & Sun when they are the 6th & 7th consecutive days on the same job
Work exceeding 8 hrs in one Work performed on the same job at any time following a call-back
Work exceeding 8 hrs in one day
day or 40 hrs in one week less than 8 hrs after prior dismissal during premium pay hrs
Sunday, New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
***LIBRARIANS: Premium rate scales vary for librarians. Librarian premium terms sometimes mirror side musicians. CHECK THE APPLICABLE AGREEMENT!
This chart is formatted for legal size or 11"x17" paper. page 6 of 6 - Premium Rates REV 8/25/17