Professional Horn Arranger Needed – Wedding Band (2-Week Deadline)
Worldwide
Project Please arrange the following songs for our horn section. Songs Assigned * Song 1 * Song 2 * Song 3 * Song 4 (Some songs may overlap with another arranger’s assignment.) ⸻ Deadline Final delivery is required within 2 weeks of accepting the project. Please only apply if you can comfortably meet this deadline. ⸻ Instrumentation Horn Section * Trumpet 1 * Trumpet 2 * Trumpet 3 * Alto Sax 1 * Alto Sax 2 * Tenor Sax * Baritone Sax Rhythm Section * Guitar (chord symbols / rhythmic figures only) * Piano * Bass * Drums Lead Vocal ⸻ Style We’re looking for modern commercial horn writing—not traditional swing-era big band. Influences include: * The Dap-Kings * Tower of Power * Motown * Stax * Modern Pop * Soul * Funk * Country * Rock Think professional touring wedding band. ⸻ Arrangement Requirements The arrangements should: * Support the vocalist * Leave space during verses * Build energy throughout the song * Feature memorable horn hooks * Use rhythmic punches * Include call-and-response where appropriate * Include occasional sax soli or trumpet features * End with a strong live-performance ending * Be enjoyable for experienced horn players Please prioritize playability and commercial impact over complexity. ⸻ Deliverables For each song, provide: * Sibelius Ultimate (.sib) * MusicXML * Full Score * Individual horn parts * Print-ready PDFs Professional engraving is expected. ⸻ Required Experience Please apply only if you have experience writing for: * Wedding bands * Touring bands * Commercial horn sections * Pop * Soul * Funk * Country * Rock Experience with Sibelius Ultimate is strongly preferred. ⸻ To Apply Please include: * Two or three PDF scores you’ve arranged * Audio or video examples (if available) * Your turnaround time * Your price per arrangement * A brief description of your arranging experience
- More than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
$23.00
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$50.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
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- Proposals:10 to 15
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- United StatesSaint Augustine9:40 AM
- $39K total spent11 hires, 2 active
- 746 hours
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