Work with Nathan.

COMMISSIONING

It all begins with an idea.

Interested in adding fresh, engaging music to your music groups’ repertoire? Want to commission a bespoke new piece of music for a special occasion?

Nathan loves working directly with performers and ensembles to create pieces that feel alive, meaningful, and - above all - enjoyable to play and sing. Whether for choir, orchestra, small ensemble, or soloist, his collaborative process ensures the music fits your group’s personality, technical scope, and artistic goals.

If you’d like a new piece that feels written just for you—because it will be—let’s start the conversation.

RATES + IDEAS

Although each project caters for the needs of a given musician, music group, or commissioner, here is a rough idea as to how much your new work may cost. These recommended figures are subject to individual negotiation, and are in line with commission rate guidance provided by the Musicians’ Union.

If your idea is not captured here, then please do get in touch to discuss your ideas.

  • INCLUDING WORKS FOR PIANO, HARP, AND KEYBOARD

    This work may cost between £150-£250 per minute.

    Check out Nathan’s 2021 work, storms don’t last forever, as an example of his music in this category. Take a look at Nathan’s music catalogue to see existing musical works.

  • FOR 2-9 PLAYERS

    This work may cost between £300-£400 per minute.

    Check out Nathan’s 2024 work, someone is dancing us, as an example of his music in this category. Take a look at Nathan’s music catalogue to see existing musical works.

  • This work may cost between £200-£250 per minute.

    Check out Nathan’s 2025 work, My spirit sang all day, as an example of his music in this category. Take a look at Nathan’s music catalogue to see existing musical works.

  • This work may cost between £300-£400 per minute.

    Check out Nathan’s 2024 work, Three Motets, as an example of his music in this category. Take a look at Nathan’s music catalogue to see existing musical works.

  • FOR 10-20 PLAYERS

    This work may cost between £350-£450 per minute.

    Check out Nathan’s 2023 work, The day following, as an example of his music in this category. Take a look at Nathan’s music catalogue to see existing musical works.

  • INCLUDING STRING ORCHESTRA, BRASS BAND, AND SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE

    This work may cost between £450-£600 per minute.

    Check out Nathan’s 2022 work, pixelated in quick motion, as an example of his music in this category. Take a look at Nathan’s music catalogue to see existing musical works.

  • This work may cost between £600-£750 per minute.

    Check out Nathan’s 2023 work, anthem, as an example of his music in this category. Take a look at Nathan’s music catalogue to see existing musical works.Take a look at Nathan’s music catalogue to see existing musical works.

  • This work may cost between £650-£800 per minute.

    Check out Nathan’s 2024 work, messages, as an example of his music in this category. Take a look at Nathan’s music catalogue to see existing musical works.

Contact Us

For commissioning queries, please contact info@naomibelshaw.com

For general queries or to discuss a potential new project, please contact nathan@nathanjamesdearden.com