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Staccato Spotlight: Gigging Chamber Musicians
In this edition of Staccato Spotlight, we highlight four arrangers who actively gig with their chamber ensembles.
Interview with Rob Dietz
Rob Dietz is an award-winning singer and vocal percussionist who has arranged and composed contemporary a cappella music for more than 20 years. We sat down with him to talk a cappella arranging, choral composition, and ArrangeMe.
The Self-Editor’s Checklist
Whether you’re just starting out or you consider yourself a seasoned pro, editing is one of the most detail-oriented parts of the job. Check out this checklist based on industry-standard music editing best practices to help make the editing process a little easier!
The Importance of Demo Recordings
One of the best ways to turn a potential customer into a buyer is by offering them a demo recording of your arrangement or composition. We’ve got the tips for you!
Guide to Public Domain Works
Public domain titles are a popular starting place for arrangers. But how do you know for sure that a title is in the public domain? Read our guide to find out!
Staccato Spotlight: Tracy Kathleen Woodard
Tracy Kathleen Woodard’s arrangement of the Rolling Stones’ “Paint It, Black,” as heard in the Netflix show Wednesday has been a top-selling ArrangeMe publication.
The Self-Publisher’s Calendar
We’ve put together a general calendar of musicians’ buying patterns to help you prepare to meet their needs.
ArrangeMe-Published Titles To Be Performed at The 76th Midwest Clinic
Four ArrangeMe composers and arrangers will have their works performed at the prestigious Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic this December.
Interview with Laura Sullivan
GRAMMY award-winning pianist, composer, and arranger Laura Sullivan sits down with ArrangeMe to talk about her passions and process.
Guide to Rating Your Music: Where Range and Grade Level Intersect
We’ve put together a guide for composers and arrangers to help demystify music’s difficulty ratings.
Staccato Spotlight: ArrangeMe Music Educators
We asked music educators to tell us how they use ArrangeMe with their students. We received so many fantastic responses, we decided to feature music educators who represented a variety of disciplines in this month’s Staccato Spotlight!
More Ways to Market and Promote Your Sheet Music
We’ve highlighted 10 of Garrett Breeze’s 100 marketing tips from the “Selling Sheet Music” podcast to share with you!
Submission Opportunity: UIL Texas Prescribed Music List
ArrangeMe users are invited to submit large ensemble and solo works for the Texas Prescribed Music List.
Selling MP3s on ArrangeMe
You can now sell MP3 downloads of original and public domain music!
Staccato Spotlight: Stephen DeCesare
Top ArrangeMe user and prolific arranger/composer Stephen DeCesare shares about his arranging process and tips for finding success with ArrangeMe.
Interview with David Maddux
Interview with arranger, composer, personal website guru, and long-time ArrangeMe user, David Maddux.
Resource Roundup: Arranging for Vocal Ensembles
Highlighting resources on vocal arranging.
Staccato Spotlight: James Michael Stevens
Highlights from top ArrangeMe user James Michael Stevens on his composition process, promotional approach, and finding success with ArrangeMe.