All rates are effective for engagements starting September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012

 

Rentals
Monday through Thursday: $5,400
Friday through Sunday: $5,700
Holidays (state & federal): $6,800

Services included:
(5) hours of time on premises covering the Duration of Engagement and 2.5 hours for the Duration of Performance
Stage Manager & additional BSO stage personnel
Environmental controls as determined by BSO
Standard concert lighting (orchestral - white)
Electrician & HVAC technician

 

 

Front of House Personnel
Front of house personnel for one performance during normal hours $4,800

Services Included:
Front of House Manager
Additional FOH supervisors, staff, coat check, door, matron & access coordinators as determined by the BSO
Private security for all front/back of house locations

 

 

Required Fees
Boston Police $1,400
(1) - (5) person Boston Police security detail
Rehearsal
Orchestra/Band Rehearsal $1,800
(3 hour max. without prior approval)
Solo Piano / Soloist Rehearsal $1,000
(3 hour max. without prior approval)
Rehearsal within (2) hours of stated performance $ N/A
(subject to availability)
NOTE: Rehearsal requests beyond (3) hours are subject to availability and will be pro-rated based on the duration of the request to the nearest ½ hour.
Entertainment License $150

 

 

Box Office
Box Office Services $1,400

* Services Included: up to (12) weeks of sale via Box Office, phone & web
* staffing on night of performance
* weekly sales reporting

Ticket printing $300
Consignment (excess of 1,000) $ 500
Stage Seats (when possible, per seat) $ 15

 

 

Additional Charges
Sound
House PA System $TBD
NOTE: Additional equipment or labor will be contracted by BSO through preferred vendors only. Please coordinate with BSO regarding any exceptions to this policy.

Lights
Color wash $1,200
Services include:
(3) to (5) primary color washes
minimal programming
light board operator during performance

Solo wash $750
Services include:
white or colored lighting
fixed position (no programming)

Spotlight $200
NOTE: Please note that ALL spotlights require IATSE Local #11 operators. Renter must contact the local Business Manager at (617) 269 - 5595. Additional spot light rentals available upon request.

Projector Screen (20' x 16' portrait style) $500
Projector (*) $6,500
NOTE: Please note that this price may vary based upon client/artist technical requirements and/or preferred vendor's equipment availability.

INSTRUMENTATION / STAGE CONSTRUCTION
Steinway Piano (includes [1] prep tuning by BSO technician) $500
Organ Console [LARGE] (with tuner present) $2,800
Organ Console [SMALL] (with tuner present) $2,200
Choral Risers [(1) - (4) levels] $1,600
Platform Decks (4' x 8' sections w/ adjustable legs) $75
Stage Extension (all lengths) $3,000

MISC.
No Intermission $250
Additional Load In $175 NOTE: This will apply to those who request access 4 hours or more prior to the stated Duration of Engagement.
Parking Permits (if available) $200
Program Inserts $150
Stage Seating $15
Excess electrical (*) $500 NOTE: Please note that this price will vary based on electrical needs or installations. This price is the minimum fee to be charged.
Merchandise Commission
Books, CD's & DVD's 10%
All other types 30%

NOTE: Commission is based on the gross sales of each type of item calculated after local & state taxes have been removed. MA state tax is 6.25%.

Overtime
Overtime begins two and one half (2 1/2) hours after the stated time of the concert unless otherwise noted or agreed to by BSO. A delayed start to a performance on the part of the Licensee does not alter these calculations.

01 to 15 minutes: $750
16 to 30 minutes: $1,400
31 to 45 minutes: $2,100
46 to 60 minutes: $2,700

 

 

Non-Profit Discount
Non-profit organizations that rent the Hall ten (10) or more times per season receive a discount in the amount of $600 off the standard rental rates.

Non-profit organizations that rent the Hall fewer than ten (10) times per season receive a discount in the amount of $400 off the standard rental rates.

Licensee must provide proof of tax exempt status to receive this discount.

 

 

For further information and bookings, please contact:

Sean M. Lewis
Venue Rental & Events Manager

Phone:
Boston (Sept - May)
617-638-9241
Tanglewood (June - Sept)
413-637-5241

Email: slewis@bso.org

These charges are subject to change without notice.