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A music preparation service led by music copyist Greg Hamilton, with 25 years of excellence serving composers, publishers and artists of all genres.

MUSIC COPYING • MUSIC ENGRAVING • MUSIC LIBRARY • ORCHESTRATION • PRINTING • BINDING • PROOFREADING • TAKEDOWNS

So, what exactly is music preparation? Most industry professionals define it as the process of transforming a completed composition into the performance materials musicians need to bring the music to life.

Before an ensemble can perform together, each musician typically requires professionally prepared, readable sheet music. Once a composer has completed a piece, the music preparation team—which may include an arranger, orchestrator, copyist, proofreader, and librarian—each plays a distinct role in producing accurate, clearly notated materials that are ready for rehearsal and performance.

The Art of Music Preparation