Harp Fee Survey Conducted September 2009

SOPHIA conducted a survey of fees charged by harpists and harpers in the Tucson area. We asked area harp performers to complete the following questions:

Gigs:
I charge the following for a wedding (prelude music, ceremony):
The average charged is 265.83. Highest rate is $300; lowest rate is $220. We had six responses.

I charge the following for a special occasion, per hour:
The average charged for a flat rate is $118.75. Highest flat rate is $200; lowest flat rate is $100. We had four responses.

Some people charge a larger rate for time up to one hour, then another rate for subsequent hours. The average for this fee profile is $158.33 + $75. Highest was $175 + $100, lowest was $125 + $50. We had three responses.

Lessons:
Typically, I charge ___ per hour and ___ per half hour.
The average charged for an hour is $43. Highest rate is $60; lowest rate is $25. We had five responses.

The average charged for a half hour is $28.33. Highest rate is $30; lowest rate is $20. We had three responses.

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