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Purchasing a Show

  1. Choose a show that’s available in your area (we offer Statewide protection as well as extended protection to anyone traveling out of state for regionals, etc. - reserved automatically by contract date).
  2. Reach out to us for full sample scores and other show information.
  3. Complete Contract and return with Deposit or Full Payment.
  4. Complete licensing of copyrighted material, if applicable. Through publishers or www.tresonamusic.com.
  5. Show is Delivered.
  1. Choose a show that’s available in your area (we offer Statewide protection as well as extended protection to anyone traveling out of state for regionals, etc. - reserved automatically by contract date).
  2. Return Sample Scores with “customization notes” (you can mark up the scores and include extra pages of changes if needed) and “HMD Program Info” document. Rate for Customization is determined based on projected hours of labor.
  3. Complete Contract and return with Deposit or Full Payment.
  4. Complete licensing of copyrighted material, if applicable. Through publishers or www.tresonamusic.com.
  5. Customization process begins. May take up to 2-3 weeks for HMD to complete.
  6. Show is Delivered.
  1. Initial meeting to discuss program, goals, specific needs, production timeline, etc.
  2. Other meetings to discuss show concept ideas, music and visual choices/ideas.
  3. Finalize planning and begin music notation.
  4. Continue meeting as needed through production time.
  5. Movements of show delivered as needed based on predetermined timeline

Yes, we can arrange payment anyway you’d like. 50% deposit and 50% upon completion is standard but we can also do monthly installments or small application fee now and then full amount on an arranged date.

Yep! We can jump through pretty much any hoop your financial office needs; PO's, Vendor stuff, Quotes, Invoices, etc. Yaaay paperwork...

Securing Copyright Permissions

YES! It may be a pain but it's absolutely necessary. Honor the composers whose work you are utilizing and do the right thing!

  • Music arrangements that require copyright permission MUST be properly licensed before beginning the writing or purchasing process.
  • Parties who do not secure copyright permission may be sued by copyright holders.
  • Many competitive circuits including Bands of America, some state circuits, etc. Require documentation of licensing to be submitted.
  • We'll help guide you through each step of the process:
    • Register a license
    • wait for the approval
    • complete the arrangment
    • pay the licensing fee
    • Finally, download the approved arrangement and completed documents.
  • Licensing/copyright fees are paid by the performing ensemble/school; the Hylton Music Design contracted show rate does not include copyright fees.
  • Fees can be from $0 to as high as $1200 to license a single song. However, most fall in the range of $180-600 per piece.
  • Copyright holders set their own fees and fees can change year to year or even license to license at the copyright holder’s discretion.
  • We have several shows with minimal or no copyright licensing needed. Contact us for details.
  • Copyright fees are paid by the school/director; they are not included in the Hylton Music Design contract fee.
  • The quickest and easiest way is to use a third party service such as www.tresonamusic.com to act as the middleman between you, the copyright holder, and the arranger. The downside is that there are extra fees and more red tape involved.
  • Many copyright holders can be contacted directly through their website or publisher and licensing can be as easy as submitting a form and sending a check. This process may take a bit more work by the director(s) but 

Customization

We can update literally anything about the music arrangements that’s needed, based on your specs/information provided in writing.

  • Update overall orchestration to match your group's size. We can make shows fit smaller ensembles really well!
  • Change solo instruments (e.g. make that clarinet solo a trumpet or flute or baritone, or a quartet, etc.).
  • Change number of parts/splits (I.e. 3 to 2 trumpet parts, 5 to 4 bass drums, etc.).
  • Change the ranges of specific instrument parts (I.e. lead trumpets stay under written G above staff…).
  • Make cuts to sections for pacing or overall timing.
  • Replace movements of music with new material.
  • Create new features/solos.
  • Add Narration, SFX.
  • Change the title/concept.
  • etc.

After choosing a show and viewing sample scores you'll completely mark up the score with any changes you'd like to make; you can also send us extra pages of notes about your ensemble and challenges you face. Send that information back to us and we implement everything you need.

Customization rates are based on hourly rates but also depend on complexity of work and turnaround timeline. Generally, rates range from $200-400 per show.

Yes! you can utilize our writers for customization OR you can purchase the notation (XML) files for $100 per movement.

  • Please note, HMD cannot guarantee the quality of the arrangements after you have made ‘in-house’ changes.