The Concert Composer's Business Handbook is written for composers of original music--mostly or completely within the world of concert or classical music--as a one-stop resource of information on earning income from music that they write. Drawing on a breadth of experience in the professional field, Steven L. Rosenhaus addresses a variety of important topics, including:
- Copyright
- Types of income streams
- Performing rights organizations
- Promoting and presenting music
- Music publishing
- Contracts for composers
- Basics of finances
The book also includes useful websites, resources, forms, and additional information in appendices. Any composer, whether emerging or established, will find things of use in this book.