Klarinet Archive - Posting 000255.txt from 2010/07

From: "maarschalk@-----.an>
Subj: Re: [kl] Buying Music Discussion
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:05:52 -0400


Hello Mr Sy Brandon.
I put the answers under the questions.
It begins with ANSWER: .---------
Kind regards

Art Marshall
Clarintettist, bass clarinettist and arranger
www.artmarshal.org

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>From : retiredprof55[mailto:retiredprof55@-----.com]
Sent : 7/18/2010 1:44:33 PM
To : klarinet@-----.com
Cc :
Subject : RE: [kl] Buying Music Discussion

Since technology has altered the publishing industry, I am curious to see if it has
affected the purchasing habits of members of this group. In order to direct this
discussion, please respond to as many of the questions below that apply to you.

Thanks,

Sy Brandon, composer, arranger and publisher
http://cooppress.net

1. Where do you purchase music? (music store, online, conventions, etc.)
ANSWER: I buy from the official retailers!

2. If you buy music online, how do you prefer to listen to excerpts? (mp3, scorch, etc.)
ANSWER: I never buy anything on line because of crefitcard fraud , identity theft. etc.

3. Do you take the time to listen to musical excerpts when visiting a website?
ANSWER: yes I do. I hope people do so too on my website! iy can be worthwhile.

4. If you buy music online, what format do you prefer? (print-on-demand, hard copy, etc.)
ANSWER: see question 2!

5. Do you find the lesser cost and immediate availability of print-on-demand music
beneficial?
ANSWER: It can be !

6. What influences you when purchasing music? (colleague or teacher recommendation,
reviews, having heard the piece on a recording, radio or live)
ANSWER: Direct usability or historical or cultural value of the music.

7. Do you purchase only standard repertoire or do you seek out new contemporary music?
ANSWER: there is no limit to what I like.

8. Is the economy affecting your purchasing of music?
ANSWER: Not really; when I need anything I buy it.

retiredprof55@-----.com
Website http://cooppress.net

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