FAQ

How to Place An Order

If you are interested in placing an order, follow these steps:

  • Contact Us to make sure that the show is still available in your region.

  • Pick from 3 methods of payment:

  1. Credit Card (via PayPal)

  2. Purchase Order (Please include the PO number when checking out)

  3. Check

What is the process for hiring a drill designer to write a custom drill package for us?

  • Fill out the contact form to hire us for a custom drill!

How much does it cost for a custom drill design?

  • Our custom drill design is calculated by determining the amount of marching performers on the field and the amount of drill pages desired. Contact Us for inquiries about our current rates for drill designu

Can I customize a previously designed show?

  • Yes! For a fee you can have any of our shows customized for your ensemble.

How long does the customization process take?  

  • Typically this takes 1-2 weeks. However, depending on the size and scope as well as the amount of demand for customization it can take up to 3-4 weeks. Upon purchasing your rewrites, a follow up e-mail is sent out in the case that your customization will be past the 2 week mark

Can I commission Dot Lab Productions to arrange previously written music for our marching band/winter percussion show?

  • In short, yes. However, most music written within the last 100 years requires copyright clearance to arrange. Many publishing companies will allow this for a fee ranging anywhere from $50-$600 per piece arranged. It is the responsibility of the commissioning party to cover the costs of arranging fees. Show design will NOT begin until the proper copyright clearance has been granted by the appropriate publisher(s) of the piece(s) being arranged. Feel free to contact us if you need help with the copyright process

How much do you charge to commission a competitive show for marching band?

  • There is a wide range of prices depending on the competitive aspects (BOA, Local Circuit, Non-competitive), the size of your band, and the scope of your show. The specific price of the commission is determined after a brief consultation with the director/representative of the commissioning party. Contact Us to inquire about pricing for your ensemble.

 How much do you charge to commission a competitive show for winter percussion ensemble?

  • Pricing for a commission varies depending on the competitive aspects (WGI, Local Circuit,etc), and the difficulty needs (A class (beginner), Open Class (intermediate), World Class (Advanced)). The specific price of the commission is determined after a brief consultation with the director/representative of the commissioning party. Contact Us to inquire about pricing for your ensemble.

Does the commission fee include drill design?

  • No. The commission fee is for MUSIC ONLY. Custom drill design is available for ALL prepackaged shows as well as commissioned shows.

Why are the commission prices generally higher than your prepackaged shows?

  • In today’s competitive marching band/winter percussion world, it’s extremely important to stay ahead of the competition by performing a show that meets the specific needs of your ensemble. We at Dot Lab Productions have extensive experience and success at ALL levels of competition (A class, Open Class, World Class). We are confident in designing a one-of-a-kind show that will set your ensemble apart from others in your competitive class. In addition to a one-of-a-kind show, Dot Lab Productions stays with you throughout the entire design process beginning to end. We offer free online consultation ranging from setting up your samples, to answering any questions about your custom designed shows. In summary: The extreme attention to detail, world class show design, 100% customization to your ensemble’s needs, unfettered access to the designers, and personal attention warrants a higher price than purchasing one of our prepackaged shows.

What do I get when I commission a show from Dot Lab Productions?

  • Ensembles that commission a show from Dot Lab Productions receive these exclusive benefits

  1. Pdfs of all scores and parts

  2. Mp3 of the entire show

  3. Mp3’s of wind score, percussion score, and battery score

  4. Google Drive file of all samples needed for the show

  5. Unfettered access to the Dot Lab design team throughout the design process

  6. Free online consultation to help with sampler set up, or any other music related questions

How does the commission process work?

  • Interested parties should contact us using the online form provided on the contact page. After that information is received an e-mail is sent to the potential commissioning party to set up a phone/online meeting to discuss show concept, pricing, timeline, and other logistical information. When an agreement is reached, contracts are sent to the commissioning party. The design process begins after a down payment is received from the commissioning party.