New Composers
Submission Guidlines
Effective as of October 2007
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Updated Guidelines available late Oct.
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Submission Guidelines
We are currently not accepting unsolicited material unless it is accompanied by a CD Recording. we are accepting all types of music any level. Submit music to:
The Hector O. Sanchez Music Company
ATTN: Submission(s) enclosed
Editor
521 Geranium Pl
Oxnard Ca 93036
CONTACT THE EDITOR/ASST. EDITORS FOR MORE INFO.
Enclose the following:
Score(s)
CD
Self-addressed envelope (with stamps)
Cover letter/Biographical Sketch
MUSIC MUST BE LEGIBLE
Will not review if
Music is not legible
instrumentation is not clear
no recording
NO self-addressed/stamped envelope
Submissions
The Hector O Sanchez Music Company publishes educational music primarily for schools, churches,
and private music studios, etc.
• Choral: We publish octavos and educational materials for use in sacred and secular settings.We do not generally publish vocal solos. If the music is an arrangement, please include a
copy of the original source material. Copyrighted music and/or text that is not accompanied by
a letter of permission will not be reviewed. Please send 2 copies of each piece that you aresubmitting. Submissions accompanied by a recording and an engraving file Finale is encouraged.
• Piano: We prefer to publish collections (ten or more pieces) of piano music rather than single
title sheets. Solo and duet literature for all levels may be sent for publication consideration.
The Hector O Sanchez Music Company does publish music for the organ as well.
• String Orchestra: String music composed or arranged for students in elementary through
senior high is of special interest. Please include a conductor’s score and CD for any music
you wish to submit. Compositions for full orchestra or for chamber ensembles of string or
mixed instrumentation are being reviewed at this time as well.
• Concert Band/ Marching Band: To be considered, please send your manuscripts and
recordings. Your submission should include a conductor’s score as well as a CD recording of
the music in order to be fully evaluated. MIDI recordings are acceptable, but are not preferred.
• Jazz: Please include a conductor’s score and CD for any music you wish to submit.
All music and text must be original or in the public domain. Material that is protected by copyright will only be considered if permission from the copyright owner is included. If the material is arranged
from a public domain source, please include a copy of the original source material.
Let us know why you think your music may be of interest to students and teachers and provide a briefbiographical sketch of yourself. We will advise you of the approximate length of time the review
process will take.
Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope so that we may return your manuscripts ifnecessary. You may send your submission materials to:
Online Submissions Should be sent to
submissions@hectorosanchezmusic.net
With the following information
Title of Piece
Composer
Bio
Let us know why you think your music may be of interest to students and teachers and provide
a brief biographical sketch of yourself.
And a .mus file 2006 or earlier (for now)
Effective as of October 2007
Guidelines are subject to change.
REQUEST PERMISSION TO ARRANGE:
Must be submitted in written to:
The Hector O. Sanchez Music Company
ATTN: ARRANGEMENT PERMISSION DEPT.
521 Geranium Pl
Oxnard CA 93036
ALL SHIPPMENTS MUST BE BY THE USPS REGULAR MAIL...NO EXPRESS, UPS, OR FED EX SHIPPMENTS WILL BE REVIEWED AND WILL BE RETURNED.
