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Arranging
FEE SCHEDULE FOR CUSTOM CHARTS
Many of the original publishers have been bought up by powerhouses such as Hal Leonard and Alfreds. For assistance finding who owns the rights to a composition, and/or if it is in the public domain, please refer to the online databaes found on my links page. Regarding public domain, please contact the U.S. Copyright Office at (202)707-6850. If the music is public domain, your search has ended and you can proceed having the arrangement written without acquiring any rights.
Marching Band
MARCHING SHOW
Wind Score & PartsMARCHING SHOW
Wind/Perc/Pit & PartsMARCHING CHART
Wind Score & PartsMARCHING CHART
Wind/Per/Pit & PartsOther Ensembles
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Score & PartsLARGE ENSEMBLE
Score & PartsSMALL ENSEMBLE
Score & PartsChart Requirements
RECORDINGS: Music for the entire show, preferably on CD or .mp3. Full-length versions of the selections for referencing.
FLOWCHARTS: The sequence of events occurring on the field. Time table for music cuts.
SCORES: When using major works from band and/or orchestra, any available scores are welcomed.
BAND INFO:
- Strengths/weaknesses
- Ranges/abilities
- Soloists
- Approximate numbers and divided parts
Composing
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Copyright Information
If you are interested in having a chart arranged, or purchasing a chart from this site…
1.) Establish the current publisher of the original composition.
Many of the original publishers have been bought up by powerhouses such as Hal Leonard and Alfreds. For assistance finding who owns the rights to a composition, and/or if it is in the public domain, please refer to the online databaes found on my links page. Regarding public domain, please contact the U.S. Copyright Office at (202)707-6850. If the music is public domain, your search has ended and you can proceed having the arrangement written without acquiring any rights.
2.) Acquire permission from the current publisher.
You will be required to file an application stating the nature of the arrangement, costs, etc. In most cases you will need the signatures of all arrangers (wind, percussion) involved in the new chart as well. Usually there is a fee, and stipulations can vary from organization to organization. If you are not granted permission to arrange/purchase, W. Roy Mitchell and Chartmeister Music Publishing cannot write or sell you the arrangement in question. This stipulation is in place to protect all involved.
Once an arrangement is written, it becomes the property of the publisher. Chartmeister Music Publishing retains a copy of the arrangement for future sales (with permission).
3.) Secure recording/broadcast rights.
If you plan to record the arrangement and/or broadcast it over public airwaves, a mechanical license is needed. For more information contact:
The; Harry Fox Agency, Inc
711; 3rd Avenue, 8th Floor
New; York, NY 10017
Phone;: (212)834-0100
Fax;: (646)487-6779
There are also several services that can be found on the internet that do all the work for you. Please refer to the licensing services area found on my links page.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us and we will offer assistance. Remember, copyright law is a very serious matter and it is highly suggest you abide by it. We reserve the right to see all permission forms before any transactions occur. W. Roy Mitchell and Chartmeister Music Publishing will NOT be held liable for rights not acquired by the client. We trust this will help you and look forward to serving your musical needs.