Klarinet Archive - Posting 000259.txt from 2010/07

From: Shannon McNeely <smcneely_01@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Buying Music Discussion
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:24:35 -0400


On Jul 18, 2010, at 10:44 AM, retiredprof55 wrote:

> 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.)
On line almost exclusively
> 2. If you buy music online, how do you prefer to listen to excerpts?
> (mp3, scorch, etc.)
Always when I can find it. The whole piece if I can find it with real
instruments and musicians
> 3. Do you take the time to listen to musical excerpts when visiting
> a website?
Always
> 4. If you buy music online, what format do you prefer? (print-on-
> demand, hard copy, etc.)
Any
> 5. Do you find the lesser cost and immediate availability of print-
> on-demand music beneficial?
Sometimes. Sometimes I like the quality of the real printed music.
Most music that I purchase is hard copy.
> 6. What influences you when purchasing music? (colleague or teacher
> recommendation, reviews, having heard the piece on a recording,
> radio or live)
If I like the piece when I heard it, what opportunity I'll have to
play it (with a group?), some teacher recommendations
> 7. Do you purchase only standard repertoire or do you seek out new
> contemporary music?
Mostly standard repertoire but some contemporary music that isn't too
far out for my ears :)
> 8. Is the economy affecting your purchasing of music?
Not really. Music is important to me.
>
> retiredprof55@-----.com
> Website http://cooppress.net
>
>
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