Information about hiring Jamiia Franklin! Jamiia is currently available for live performances, ensemble substitution, commissions, and potential collaborations. Jamiia’s fee for live performances and ensemble subbing is discussed within the hiring for a gig section of this site, commission fees can be accessed under the hiring for commission section, and potential collaborations are generally free of charge. While Jamiia occasionally performs covers by request, it is not common.
Book Jamiia For A Gig/Hire As An Ensemble Sub:
Jamiia performs regularly with several ensembles and may be available to work with you!
Gigs Jamiia has Performed:
- Coffee Shops
- Festivals
- Community Living Centers
- Funerals
- Weddings (oboe/sax/bass guitar)
- Operas (oboe)
- Ballet Pit Orchestras (oboe)
- Musical Pit Orchestra (oboe)
- Orchestra (oboe)
- Concert Band/Symphonic Band (ob/sax/clr/tr/b. clr)
Similar performance opportunities are likely to be considered.
Instruments Available for Live Performances:
- Oboe
- Soprano Clarinet
- Trumpet
- Alto Saxophone
- Alto Horn
- Bass Clarinet
Be prepared with details about the venue, time, rehearsals (if applicable), attire, and a potential set-list for the most efficient planning. Jamiia’s rate is negotiable, however, she generally charges 70$/hr with an additional fee for long-distance travels.
*Performing for a longer time than agreed upon may incur an additional charge. You can find Jamiia’s featured live performances here.
Hiring Jamiia For A Commission:
Jamiia occasionally accepts commissions at a rate of 30$ – 70$ per minute of music depending on the complexity of the score. For example, a grade 2 piano and saxophone piece would be 30$ per minute of written music.
Be prepared with details about the desired length, instrumentation, and a deadline if you need the piece before a specific date.
*If there is a deadline for the commission, there may be an extra fee, this would be disclosed in your quote before the writing process begins.
Potential Collaborations:
Jamiia is happy to collaborate with fellow artists, composers (especially Yoko Shimomura), and producers. She can provide recordings of the following instruments following sheet music or improvise.
- Oboe
- Soprano Clarinet
- Trumpet
- Alto Saxophone
- Alto Horn
- Trombone
- Bass Clarinet
- Electric Keyboard
- Kalimba
Sample recordings may be found here.
Interested in working with Jamiia? Have questions or requests? Use this contact form to reach Jamiia Franklin regarding potential collaborations, commissions, etc. The expected response time is 3 – 5 business days.
