by Ryan Blauvelt Places. Lights up. Downbeat. It’s the order of things for playing in a pit orchestra for musical theater productions. The culmination of many hours of rehearsals, score study, listening sessions, and custom edits in order to bring together cast, crew, and of course musicians for a couple weeks of “showtime!” It’s spring... Continue Reading →
Publishing Models for the Independent Composer
On January 15, 2015 during the New Music Gathering at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Sheet Music Plus CEO Jenny Silva gave a presentation on publishing models for the independent composer. Her presentation, available as a PDF by clicking on the link below, discusses the various methods through which composers may publish their music... Continue Reading →
Top selling Digital Print Publisher Miranda Wong gives insight into her success.
Miranda Wong is a wedding pianist and pop piano teacher in Hong Kong. She composes and arranges over hundreds of pieces for piano. She mainly writes music for weddings and Christmas and easy arrangements for children and jazz exercises. Her original wedding music and arrangements of classical music are widely used in wedding ceremonies in... Continue Reading →
Composer Success Story: David Burndrett
David Burndrett's musical career started at an early age. During his first years at high school, he supported many amateur operatic societies and orchestras, playing either cello or double bass. David attended Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester, England for four years, and was awarded the Ida Carroll string prize during his final year. He... Continue Reading →
Why Supporting Local Music Matters
Not only is it back to school season, it’s also the time of year when local symphonies and bands, both professional and community, begin their new seasons. Orchestras and bands exist in all 50 states and nearly every community. The Performing Arts Alliance estimates that there are approximately 1800 orchestras alone in the United States,... Continue Reading →
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