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Re: Music Publishing Costs

To: brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Music Publishing Costs
From: Nigel Stobbs <ns@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 08:41:53 +1100
Priority: low
Reply-to: brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

>I had a very similar experience with a company called Maecenas Music 
>who agreed to publish two of my pieces, quoted one price on the phone 
>but then sent a cheque for significantly less; no contract ever 
>existed

A contract was formed when the price was agreed - regardless of any written
agreement.  They owe you money.

>They later advertised another of my arrangements in their catalogue 
>prior to negotiating a price, but when I told them how much I wanted 
>for it, it was mysteriously withdrawn.

If no price was agreed on before they advertised your work then they are
obligated to pay you a "reasonable" price (based on fair market value).
Advertising the music probably constitutes their acceptance of your offer of
publishing rights.  They owe you more money.

Volume.


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