Other questions

Other questions...

We have decided on our programme for the year. May we book ahead?

Of course. We welcome advance bookings. Tell us what you need and the date required.

We need a title which is not on your catalogue. Can you obtain it?

Yes, if you give us sufficient notice. We will try and buy new copies or request them from another music library in the UK. A booking fee is payable.

Are all scores and plays cleared for performance rights and royalty payments?

No. Plays are not necessarily released for amateur performance. Please make sure you have applied to the publisher and obtained permission.

Royalty payments are usually payable on any music or play performed publicly. Do please contact the publisher or the MCPS - PRS Alliance (Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society and Performing Right Society) at an early stage of your production.

May I photocopy scores or plays?

No.  Under the Copyright, Designs & Patent Act 1988, all unauthorised copies are illegal, whether made by machine or by hand. We will try and provide you with sufficient copies for your needs.

Bits and pieces you need to know

  • Please remove any pencil markings your group may have made on copies.
  • Please check the number of parts before you take them away.
  • Please return all parts in the listed order.
  • If any parts are lost or damaged, please let us know as soon as possible. If you can replace them with new or good condition copies of the same edition, this would help us greatly. If not, a charge will be made as we will need to purchase a replacement

Have a wonderful performance!

Come back and use us again and please - we would appreciate an acknowledgement in your programme