Starting fees by type
Starting fees published by the talent themselves. They cover one standard simcha block before travel, sound, extra hours and add-ons.
| Type | Starting fee | Typical | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo musician | $1,800 – $2,400 | $2,400 | 2 |
| Lead singer | $4,500 | $4,500 | 1 |
| Full band | $9,800 | $9,800 | 1 |
| Choir | $3,200 | $3,200 | 1 |
Solo musicians by instrument
Violin, clarinet and sax are the usual chuppah and reception requests; the same player often stays on for the dance sets at an added fee.
Clarinet
$1,800
1 listing
Trumpet
$1,800
1 listing
Saxophone
$1,800
1 listing
Violin
$2,400
1 listing
Bass
$2,400
1 listing
What moves the final number
How many musicians are on stage
Pricing is built per person. A keyboard-and-singer chuppah is a different quote from a seven-piece dance-set band, and each added player carries their own fee.
How long you need them
Most fees cover a standard simcha block — reception, chuppah and dancing. Extra hours, a second location or a late-night set are added as separate line items.
Travel and lodging
Anything outside the local radius adds a travel line based on distance zone. Out-of-town simchas may also add lodging for the band.
Date and season
Peak Sunday and legal-holiday dates go first and rarely discount. Midweek and off-season dates are where you find room.
Sound, lighting and extras
PA, monitors, an engineer and dance-floor lighting are priced separately from the musicians, either from the same team or added from the catalog.
Add-ons after booking
A badchan, extra choir boys or a soloist for one dance can be added later — you approve or decline each add-on and its price before it joins the quote.
What every Simcha Stage quote includes
- One combined quote covering every participant, not separate invoices to chase
- A named lead who owns the team, the set list and the stage plan
- Deposit now, balance before the simcha, with a receipt for each payment
- Stage map, timeline and contact sheet in the final event packet
Ready for a real number?
Pick the talent you like and send a request. You get one combined quote — nothing is booked until you confirm it and pay the deposit.