For Composers — Resonance Music Press

You've written music that deserves to be heard. But getting it into performers' hands—managing rentals, fulfilling orders, fielding inquiries—takes time you'd rather spend composing.

We can help. Whether you need someone to run your rental library or a full publishing partner to handle production, sales, and distribution, we offer two programs built around a simple idea: you keep ownership of your work.

Program A

Rental Administration

We operate your rental library for works you already control—self-published pieces or works where you have the right to appoint a rental agent.

Ideal for: Composers with rental-ready materials who want help with fulfillment and customer service.

Handle inquiries, quoting, and agreements
Collect payments and send confirmations
Prepare and ship materials (digital or print)
Manage extensions, rush requests, and returns
Maintain a rental-ready archive of your materials

Your Share

70% of net rental receipts

We take 30%. Pass-through costs (printing, shipping) billed separately.

Program B

Publishing Partnership

Full publisher-grade support—rentals, production, print and digital sales—while you retain your copyright. We become your publishing partner, not your owner.

Ideal for: Composers who want professional production, broader distribution, and a long-term partner.

Everything in Rental Administration
Professional in-house production and formatting
Digital sales (score/part downloads)
Print-on-demand fulfillment
Wholesale and retail distribution
Catalog planning and pricing support

Your Share

60% rentals · 70% sales

Net receipts after pass-through costs. You keep your copyright.

Initial Conversation

Tell us about your catalog and what you're looking for. We'll figure out which program fits.

Materials Review

We assess what you have—scores, parts, formatting—and identify what's ready or needs preparation.

Setup & Pricing

We establish rental fees, sales pricing, and any production work needed. You approve everything.

Launch

Your works go live in our catalog. We handle inquiries and orders; you get paid.

Rentals

Standard Rental Period

6 weeks (covers performance cycle)

Return Window

Within 2 weeks after final performance

Rush Fee

$200 for materials needed within 10 business days

Admin Fee (added to renter)

$125 chamber / $150 large ensemble

Payment & Statements

Statements

Monthly

Online Orders

Composer share remitted on paid, completed orders

Invoiced Payments

Within 30 days of receipt

Payment Method

ACH preferred; others by arrangement

Terms & Flexibility

Rental Administration Term

Month-to-month; 30 days notice to end

Publishing Partnership Term

2 years initial, then year-to-year; 90 days notice

Exclusivity

Non-exclusive (no double-booking active rentals)

Sales (Publishing Partnership)

Digital Sales

Download delivery, customer support included

Print Sales

Print-on-demand fulfillment

Wholesale/Retail

Enabled by default (opt-out available)

Wholesale Discount

40% off retail (retailers pay 60% of MSRP)

What We Need From You

To get your music rental-ready and sale-ready, we'll work from the materials you provide. Here's what a complete submission looks like:

Score and complete part set (PDF masters preferred)
Instrumentation list and definitive part inventory
Clear versioning (date or version number)
Practical formatting (page turns, cues, rehearsal marks)
For sales: cover files and product description

Don't have polished materials yet?

That's okay. In the Publishing Partnership, we can prepare professional editions in-house. We'll discuss what's needed during our initial conversation—no pressure, no surprises.

We may apply house standards for consistency (formatting, layout), but substantive musical decisions always remain yours.

Yes. In both programs, you retain copyright. You grant us a limited license to reproduce and distribute materials for fulfillment purposes—but ownership stays with you. This is fundamental to how we work.

Rental Administration can work for pieces where you have the right to appoint a rental agent (check your existing agreements). For works fully controlled by another publisher, you'd need their permission. We're happy to discuss your specific situation.

These are direct costs we incur to fulfill an order: printing, binding, shipping, payment processing fees, taxes, and customs duties. They're billed at cost and aren't included in the revenue split. The renter or buyer pays these—not you.

Yes. Wholesale/retail distribution is enabled by default in the Publishing Partnership, but you can opt out for specific works with written notice. Some composers prefer direct-only sales—we respect that.

Rental Administration is month-to-month—30 days notice and you're out. The Publishing Partnership has a 2-year initial term (then year-to-year), with 90 days notice to end. Either way, we complete any outstanding orders, settle accounts, and return your materials. No hostage situations.

We hold back 10% for 90 days to cover potential refunds, chargebacks, returns, or claims for damaged/missing materials. After the hold period, the reserve is released (minus any amounts needed for actual claims). It's a standard practice that protects both of us.

Let's Get Your Music Performed

Two Ways to Partner