I am an amateur choral composer, mostly writing pieces for our local congregation and choir, and some have been very well received. I am quite satisfied to remain just a local composer, but I have received several requests to publish a recent choral work of mine. A local choir director friend of mine (both high school and church music, and well-known in the local ACDA) who is well-respected in the community has encouraged me to publish. He has given me the name of several publishers, as well as allowed me to use his name as a reference.
I actually have a short hymn already published in a "worship and praise" songbook, but I do not consider myself a praise song composer. I am far more interested in writing choral music and more mainstream hymns. (I come from the Lutheran tradition.) The publication (in a different denomination's publication) was more a happy accident of circumstances. I have no illusions about this being a source of income or fame (hah!). I have a "day job" that pays well enough. What I am looking for advice on is what sort of things should I include in the submission, other than the obvious copy of the music? Are there any things I need to watch out for when dealing with publishers? Thanks. _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
