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 15,000 works and represents over 120 composers from the United States, England, Ireland, Wales, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Greece.
Reed Music was established by composers for composers. We offer one of the highest royalty rates in the industry, worldwide distribution and other attractive terms. 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 publishes music for all instruments and has many ensemble pieces including concert band, our big band series and music for various chamber ensembles. Reed Music welcomes submissions from new composers.
Reed Music in Australia
Reed Music publishes a large number of Australian compositions, and over 250 works are included on the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) syllabuses — classical saxophone, saxophone for leisure, clarinet, cello, viola, violin, bassoon, classical guitar and piano — expanding the choice of Australian music for exam candidates. Reed Music publications are also popular for ABRSM, Trinity, ANZCA, VCE, HSC and local and international competitions. Reed Music is the largest publisher of music by Australian composers.
Saxophone
Synonymous with saxophone, Reed Music has played an important role in the development of a significant repertoire for the instrument. Its saxophone publications are used in performance by students, undergraduate and graduate university candidates and active professionals, with regular performances at international events such as the World Saxophone Congress, the International Saxophone Symposium, NASA conferences and the British Saxophone Congress.
Educational Books
In 2005 Reed Music began to produce educational books, publishing titles including the My Favourite Tutor Book series, My Favourite Duets, My Favourite Band, Band Class 1, 2 & 3, A Score of Ideas and Tunes. These provide teachers with excellent material for the classroom, lessons and school concerts.