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            $120

                                52 weeks including 4 weeks paid annual leave

                                        Sick leave negotiated                                                  $6,240

 

            Organist with ability and experience

                                One weekly service and choir rehearsal                                $150

                                [accompaniment under choir director]

                                52 weeks including 4 weeks paid annual leave

                                            Sick leave negotiated                                              $7,800

 

            Organist and Choir Director qualified and experienced

                                One service and one full choir rehearsal                                $240

                                52 weeks including 4 weeks paid annual leave

                                            Sick leave negotiated                                              $12,480

 

            Organist and Choir Director qualified and experienced

                                One service and two full choir rehearsals                               $300

                                52 weeks including 4 weeks paid annual leave

                                            Sick leave negotiated                                              $15,600

 

         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        $120

            Organist and Choir Director with choir                         - per service        $150

 

            Weddings and Funerals - not included in salary package                        $150

 

2. FEE STRUCTURE for LOCUMs / DEPUTIES

 

           Locum / Deputy Organist Sunday only - travelling time included              $120

         Locum / Deputy Organist and Choir Director

                                                                       [No rehearsal                              $150

                                                Sunday only     [With one short rehearsal             $180

                                                                       [With one full rehearsal                $240

 

FEES and SALARY PACKAGES - to be indexed by CPI annually. Sick leave negotiated

 

By Order of the Council                                                                     3rd November, 2006