[HANASHIR:2889] Re: compensation

[Norm &/or Ronnie Greenberg <ngreenberg...>]

Linda,

My wife and I (2 voices, 1 guitar) have been doing this in a smallish
congregation (270 families) for some 25 years now.  For the past 5 years,
our "fee" has been $100 for bar/bat mitzvah services (Friday eve or Saturday
morning), confirmations, weddings, etc.  For a Friday eve service--when in
conjuction with a Shabbat morning bar/bat mitzvah--we've normally added
$25-$50 depending on the amount of music the family wants. 

Next year, our "fee" for a bar/bat mitzvah, wedding, etc. will increase to
$125 with a preceding Friday nite at $50-75.

Starting about 20 years ago (coincidently, right after I'd finished paying
for my  Martin!), we asked that the families contribute our "fee(s)"
directly to our choice of Temple funds--in appreciation for our being asked
to participate in their simchot. Sort of multiplies the mitzvot.

                        l'Shalom,
                        Norm Greenberg
                        Congregation Achduth Vesholom
                        Fort Wayne, Indiana 


At 12:00 PM 05-09-1999 EDT, you wrote: Re: compensation

>I am in a smallish congregation outside of Houston, Texas. We do not
>have a cantor, a choir nor a regular "musical" person to lead services.
>I was recently asked by the mom of an upcoming bat mitzvah to sing as
>cantoral soloist for her daughter's simcha. I know the music and,
>although I am not ready for the Met, my voice is now at a stage that I
>would not disgrace myself nor embarrass the congregation.  My question
>is, how much should I charge for Friday night alone, Saturday morning
>alone, and for both?
>    Thanks in advance for your imput.
>    Linda Sharff*

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