Professional Music Arrangement Service for Any Ensemble
Transform any piece of music into a professional arrangement for your desired instruments or ensemble. From solo guitar to full orchestra — hand-crafted by experienced arrangers.
Our music arrangement service adapts existing music for any combination of instruments, voices, or ensembles. Whether you need a piano reduction of an orchestral score, a string quartet version of a pop song, or a full concert band arrangement, our experienced arrangers deliver performance-ready results in any genre. We also offer orchestration for expanding your compositions, music composition for original works, professional music engraving for publication-quality scores, and music transposition for key changes.
How to Get a Professional Music Arrangement
Send Us Your Music
Share your audio file, YouTube link, or existing sheet music. Tell us your target instruments and any style preferences.
Custom Arrangement
Our arrangers craft a tailored arrangement that captures the essence of the original while adapting it for your desired instrumentation.
Receive Your Arrangement
Get your finalized arrangement as a print-ready PDF score. Source files and individual parts available as add-ons. Two rounds of revisions included.
Music Arrangement Samples
Hear and see examples of our arrangement work
🎵 Listen to the Transformation
Original piano waltz → Full orchestral arrangement
Music Arrangement Pricing
Pricing is per minute of audio. Every project includes a print-ready PDF and two rounds of revisions.
1–2 Instruments
Solo and duo arrangements — guitar, piano, violin, flute, and any two-instrument combination.
Range: $25–$75+ per minute
3–4 Instruments
Trios and quartets — three- and four-part arrangements for any instrument grouping.
Range: $75–$150+ per minute
Piano Reduction / Piano + Vocals
Piano reductions from orchestral scores, or piano accompaniment with vocal line and lyrics.
Range: $50–$120+ per minute
String Quartet / A Capella Choir
Four-part string writing or unaccompanied choral arrangements (SATB, etc.).
Range: $100–$150+ per minute
Large Ensemble / Orchestra
Big band, marching band, concert band, or full orchestra.
Range: $150–$300+ per minute
Who Needs Music Arrangement?
Musicians & Bands
Need a song arranged for your specific lineup? We adapt any piece for your instruments and skill levels.
Choir Directors
Get choral arrangements for SATB, SSA, or any voicing. Suitable for church, school, or community choirs.
Film & Media Composers
Need a piano sketch turned into a full ensemble piece? We handle orchestral expansion for film, TV, and video games.
Music Teachers
Arrange pieces at appropriate difficulty levels for your students. Perfect for recitals, concerts, and examinations.
Wedding & Event Planners
Custom arrangements of your chosen songs for ceremony musicians — string quartet, solo piano, guitar duo, and more.
Songwriters & Producers
Transform a simple demo into a polished, performance-ready arrangement for any ensemble.
Music Arrangement — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a music arrangement?
A music arrangement adapts an existing piece of music for a different set of instruments, voices, or ensemble than originally intended. This can include changing the key, reharmonizing, adding or removing parts, and adjusting the complexity to suit the performers.
Common arrangement projects include:
- Ensemble adaptation: Pop song for string quartet, piano piece for wind ensemble, guitar solo for full band
- Style transformation: Rock song into jazz arrangement, orchestral piece into a cappella version
- Difficulty adjustment: Simplifying a classical piece for student performers or expanding a simple melody into a richer score
- Vocal arrangements: Creating SATB choral parts, backup vocal harmonies, or barbershop quartet charts
Our arrangers work in Sibelius and Dorico, delivering a print-ready PDF score. Source files and individual instrument parts are available as paid add-ons. Two rounds of revisions are included in every project.
How long does a music arrangement take?
Most arrangements are completed within 3–5 business days. Complex projects involving large ensembles or orchestral arrangements may take 5–10 business days. Rush delivery is available upon request.
How is arrangement pricing determined?
Arrangement pricing is based on the number of target instruments, the complexity of the source material, and the length of the piece. Minimum project fee is $49 USD.
Typical per-minute rates:
- Solo instrument arrangement: from $25/min
- Small ensemble (2–4 parts): from $35/min
- Large ensemble / big band: from $75/min
- Full orchestral arrangement: from $150/min
The per-minute rate reflects the duration of the source audio or the expected performance length. A 4-minute song arranged for string quartet costs less than the same song for full orchestra, because more instruments require more voicing decisions and notation.
Additional factors that affect pricing include style complexity (jazz reharmonization costs more than a straightforward key change), the need for a piano reduction, and whether individual parts are required. Every project receives a detailed, no-obligation quote before work begins.
What file formats will I receive?
Every arrangement includes a print-ready PDF of the full score. Available as paid add-ons:
Can you arrange music for any instrument or ensemble?
Yes. We arrange for any combination of instruments, including guitar, piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, choir (SATB, SSA, TTBB), jazz combo, big band, concert band, marching band, and full orchestra. If you have a specific instrumentation in mind, let us know in your quote request.
What is a piano reduction?
A piano reduction condenses an orchestral or ensemble score into a playable piano version. This is commonly used for rehearsal purposes, auditions, or when a full ensemble isn’t available. Our piano reductions maintain the harmonic and melodic content of the original while keeping the piano part practical and performable.
Do you offer revisions?
Yes. Two rounds of revisions are included with every arrangement. Additional revisions are quoted based on scope.
Can I provide a reference recording instead of sheet music?
Absolutely. You can send us an audio file, YouTube link, or any recording of the piece you want arranged. Our arrangers will transcribe the relevant parts and create the arrangement from the audio source. Note that transcription from audio may affect the timeline and pricing.
Who owns the rights to the arrangement?
If we are arranging your original music, you retain full copyright — we claim no rights to our work. This is a work-for-hire arrangement, and you own the resulting score outright with no ongoing fees or royalties.
For arrangements of copyrighted material by another artist, the rights structure differs:
- Your original music: You own everything — full copyright, no restrictions, no royalties owed to us
- Copyrighted material: Music Notation Hub retains the arrangement rights by default, with a buyout option quoted per project
- Why this distinction: Arranging copyrighted material creates a derivative work with separate intellectual property considerations — this is standard industry practice
In either case, we clarify the rights structure before starting your project. You are always free to perform and record your arrangement. If you need it for commercial distribution or publishing, the buyout option transfers all arrangement rights to you.
Do you offer printing services?
Yes! We offer professional sheet music printing on premium paper with binding options. Whether you need individual copies or bulk orders, we handle everything from printing to binding and shipping. Learn more about our printing services →
Request a Quote
Get a free, no-obligation quote with transparent pricing. Projects start at $39 USD.
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