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Organist Fees

The Organ Music Society of Sydney does not currently recommend minimum fees, however members may wish to consult the Society of Organists Inc (Victoria) 2007 schedule below. Sydney organists must note that fees are higher in Sydney than in Melbourne owing to the higher cost of living in Sydney. As a guide, the Music Teachers' Association of NSW recommends a minimum hourly rate of $64 for private instrumental lessons in 2007 whereas the Victorian Music Teachers' Association recommends only $54. The following information is reprinted with the approval of the Council of the Society of Organists (Victoria) Inc. and it is stressed that it is recommended as a guide for negotiation to qualified, experienced and competent organist/musician members of the SOV at all levels. Please note that the word negotiation is important, particularly with respect to those who may have less experience and perhaps no professional qualification. This information is also available on the SOV website at: http://www.sov.org.au/Fee Scale 2007.htm

SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS [VICTORIA]  FEES FOR ORGANISTS  November 2006  The Council stresses that this SOV Fee Scale for Church Organists/Musicians sets out these minimum fees for those who are qualified, experienced and competent. It is also offered as the basis for NEGOTIATION by Organists/Musicians at ALL LEVELS, and for those who have less experience and/or no professional qualification. 1. FEE STRUCTURE for SALARIED POSITION Organist with ability and experience One weekly service, no choir             52 weeks including 4 weeks paid annual leave Sick leave negotiated                                                 Organist with ability and experience One weekly service and choir rehearsal                                 [accompaniment under a choir director] 52 weeks including 4 weeks paid annual leave Sick leave negotiated                                             Organist and Choir Director qualified and experienced One service and one full choir rehearsal                                 52 weeks including 4 weeks paid annual leave Sick leave negotiated                                           Organist and Choir Director qualified and experienced One service and two full choir rehearsals                               52 weeks including 4 weeks paid annual leave Sick leave negotiated                                           Additional Services not included as part of Salary Package Such as for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, extra Easter and Christmas Day services when music is required Organist only - per service         Organist and Choir Director with choir - per service         Weddings and Funerals - not included in salary package                         2. FEE STRUCTURE for LOCUMS / DEPUTIES Locum / Deputy Organist Sunday only - travelling time included                Locum / Deputy Organist and Choir Director Sunday only - No rehearsal                               Sunday only - With one short rehearsal              Sunday only - With one full rehearsal                 $120 $6,240 $150 $7,800 $240 $12,480 $300 $15,600 $120 $150 $150 $120 $150 $180 $240 FEES and SALARY PACKAGES - to be indexed by CPI annually. Sick leave negotiated  By Order of the Council                                                                     3rd November, 2006