Competition law prevents trade associations and organisations from recommending rates for musicians’ freelance work. There are a number of resources available to help those considering fees for employed organists and directors of music, and these may include some useful background information on some of the issues to consider (such as considering not only time spent playing but also hours spent on rehearsals, in selecting and preparing music, attending planning meetings and so on). These resources are reviewed in the iRCO link below. However, it is important for practical and legal reasons that the recommended rates for employed organists published within…