America250 Symphony Recording

America250 Symphony Recording

July 4, 2026, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This historical milestone makes necessary a work of musical art fitting of the occasion.

I have decided to write a symphony.

Since the onset of this musical venture, interest has been piqued on the X.com platform, where a video series documenting the process of writing this symphony has already accrued over 2 MILLION views.

How can you help?

The best way to help is to make a donation to have it recorded by a professional orchestra.

The vast majority of the cost is paying the musicians themselves. I will take no personal fee, except what is left over from the nominal contingency. These rates comply with musicians' union standards, but this will not be a union project. (See breakdown of costs below.)

Recording will take place over 2 1/2 days, which fosters an environment where we don’t have to constantly “watch the clock” or feel under the gun; we want a nice, relaxed, creative space.

The final product will be a recording and video made available across nearly all platforms: Youtube, X.com, Spotify, Apple Music, etc.

For those able to contribute, I humbly request your support.

For more information, see x.com/StephenLimbaugh for the video series documenting the composition progress so far!

My sincerest gratitude,

-Stephen Limbaugh

Composer/Pianist

Musician Fees

Flutes

3 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$3,450

Oboes

2 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$2,550

Clarinets

2 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$2,550

Bassoons

2 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$2,550

French Horns

5 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$5,250

Trumpets

2 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$2,550

Trombones

2 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$2,550

Tuba

1 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs)

$900

Timpani

1 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs)

$900

Percussionists

3 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs)

$2,700

Harp

1 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs)

$900

Piano

1 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs)

$900

1st Violins

13 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 concertmaster ($80/hr × 15 hrs)

$8,250

2nd Violins

11 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$6,750

Violas

9 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$5,850

Cellos

7 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$5,250

Basses

5 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$5,250

Subtotal: Musician Fees

$56,250

Cartage Fees

Basses (6)

$35/day × 2.5 days × 6 basses

$525

Tuba (1)

$35/day × 2.5 days × 1 tuba

$87.50

Harp (1)

$35/day × 2.5 days × 1 harp

$87.50

Subtotal: Cartage Fees

$700

Recording/Logistical Costs (all fees are flat rates)

Engineers/Mixers/Contractor

$6,500

Percussion Rentals

$1,500

Piano Tuner

$150

Music Preparation

$2,500

Mastering

$2,000

Conductor

$4,000

Videography

$3,500

Subtotal: Recording/Logistical Costs

$19,650

Contingency

$3,000

Total Project Cost

$79,600

(Recording venue will be a TBD university performance hall, which will not incur any fee.)

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America250 Symphony Recording

Goal$79,600 USD

Raised$35,386.92 USD

Fundraiser created byStephen Limbaugh

Fundraiser funds will be received by Stephen Limbaugh

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America250 Symphony Recording

Goal$79,600 USD

Raised$35,386.92 USD

Fundraiser created byStephen Limbaugh

Fundraiser funds will be received by Stephen Limbaugh

America250 Symphony Recording

July 4, 2026, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This historical milestone makes necessary a work of musical art fitting of the occasion.

I have decided to write a symphony.

How can you help?

The best way to help is to make a donation to have it recorded by a professional orchestra.

Recording will take place over 2 1/2 days, which fosters an environment where we don’t have to constantly “watch the clock” or feel under the gun; we want a nice, relaxed, creative space.

The final product will be a recording and video made available across nearly all platforms: Youtube, X.com, Spotify, Apple Music, etc.

For those able to contribute, I humbly request your support.

For more information, see x.com/StephenLimbaugh for the video series documenting the composition progress so far!

My sincerest gratitude,

-Stephen Limbaugh

Composer/Pianist

Musician Fees

Flutes

3 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$3,450

Oboes

2 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$2,550

Clarinets

2 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$2,550

Bassoons

2 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$2,550

French Horns

5 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$5,250

Trumpets

2 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$2,550

Trombones

2 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$2,550

Tuba

1 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs)

$900

Timpani

1 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs)

$900

Percussionists

3 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs)

$2,700

Harp

1 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs)

$900

Piano

1 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs)

$900

1st Violins

13 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 concertmaster ($80/hr × 15 hrs)

$8,250

2nd Violins

11 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$6,750

Violas

9 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$5,850

Cellos

7 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$5,250

Basses

5 regular ($60/hr × 15 hrs) + 1 principal ($75/hr × 15 hrs)

$5,250

Subtotal: Musician Fees

$56,250

Cartage Fees

Basses (6)

$35/day × 2.5 days × 6 basses

$525

Tuba (1)

$35/day × 2.5 days × 1 tuba

$87.50

Harp (1)

$35/day × 2.5 days × 1 harp

$87.50

Subtotal: Cartage Fees

$700

Recording/Logistical Costs (all fees are flat rates)

Engineers/Mixers/Contractor

$6,500

Percussion Rentals

$1,500

Piano Tuner

$150

Music Preparation

$2,500

Mastering

$2,000

Conductor

$4,000

Videography

$3,500

Subtotal: Recording/Logistical Costs

$19,650

Contingency

$3,000

Total Project Cost

$79,600

(Recording venue will be a TBD university performance hall, which will not incur any fee.)

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