Reed Music is an international music publishing company based in Australia focusing on original compositions, quality arrangements and dynamic educational books. Established in 1995, Reed Music publishes more than 1000 works and represents over 80 composers from the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Chile.
Reed Music was established for composers with the highest royalty rate in the industry, worldwide distribution and other attractive terms. Reed Music publishes some of best new compositions and educational books being written. Considerable efforts are made to promote the music through recordings, collaboration with leading performers, live performances and the continual development of an informative website.
Reed Music's environmental policy has enabled Reed Music to become the first music publisher to release its catalogue on high quality carbon offset 100% post consumer recycled stock.
Saxophone
Synonymous with saxophone, Reed Music has played an important role in the development of a significant repertoire for the instrument. Reed Music's saxophone publications are used for performances by students, undergraduate and graduate university candidates as well as active professionals. With regular performances at international events such as the World Saxophone Congress and NASA conferences, Reed Music scores have a high profile throughout the world.
Reed Music in Australia
Reed Music publishes the large number of Australian compositions and over 250 works are included on the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) classical saxophone, saxophone for leisure, clarinet, cello and piano syllabuses further expanding the choice of Australian music for exam candidates. Reed Music publications continue to be popular for use in exams such as VCE, HSC, local and international competitions. The majority of Australia's saxophone compositions are published by Reed Music and the most significant of these pieces continue to be played by the international saxophone community.
Educational Books
In 2005 Reed Music began to produce educational books and has published titles including the My Favourite Tutor Book series, My Favourite Duets, My Favourite Band, Band Class 1 & 3, Ultimate Saxophone and A Score of Ideas. These publications provide teachers with excellent material for use in the classroom, lessons and school concerts.
Reed Music continues to seek new directions in its publishing efforts and 2010 will see the continued growth of its extensive catalogue as well as the development of exciting new avenues for the proliferation of new music, recordings and quality educational publications.
