Lovely piece. Who is your Dad? I live in Bracknell and play loads of jazz. My surname is Whennell. Have we come across each other, perhaps?
I think £500 is a bargain, but also optimistic. Knowing how very long these things take, this will be a labour of love for someone, rather than a money earner, since I don't think you or your dad will want to pay someone making their living out of this what they would want to charge. If you can find someone who just loves to immerse themselves in this kind of thing, and has the time to do it for enjoyment, then you will have hit the jackpot.
I also think the recording is good and far better in standard than a quick mock up on a sampled orchestral library, unless serious time is put in. James Newton Howard does the most realistic sampled orchestra I have ever heard using about 30 odd Roland samplers and months of studio time. Your mp3 definitely gave me an idea of the composers intentions.
Hope you get what you are looking for.
I think £500 is a bargain, but also optimistic. Knowing how very long these things take, this will be a labour of love for someone, rather than a money earner, since I don't think you or your dad will want to pay someone making their living out of this what they would want to charge. If you can find someone who just loves to immerse themselves in this kind of thing, and has the time to do it for enjoyment, then you will have hit the jackpot.
I also think the recording is good and far better in standard than a quick mock up on a sampled orchestral library, unless serious time is put in. James Newton Howard does the most realistic sampled orchestra I have ever heard using about 30 odd Roland samplers and months of studio time. Your mp3 definitely gave me an idea of the composers intentions.
Hope you get what you are looking for.