Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Thanks for visiting the web site. Before you send a question to ChesterNovello please check this list of questions and answers:
How do I submit a composition of my own for consideration?
We are happy to accept unsolicited submissions from composers. Please send scores of up to three pieces (with recordings, where available) to:
The Managing Editor
Chester Music and Novello & Co
14-15 Berners Street
London
W1T 3LJ
UK
Submitted works will be carefully considered. Please be aware that this process can take several months.
How do I get a perusal score?
You can examine a score usually available on hire for a period of 30 days. You are responsible for return postage, overnight shipping charges (if requested), and replacement costs (if lost or damaged). Perusal orders should be placed with the promotion department by mail, phone, or fax.
Promotion Department
14/15 Berners Street
London
W1T 3LJ
UK
E-mail: promotion@musicsales.co.uk
Fax: 020 7612 7549
How do I buy music?
You should consult www.musicroom.com for online purchasing. If you do not wish to purchase online then please contact your local music retailer who can order the music for you. Be sure to take a catalogue number from the information available at www.musicroom.com
Can I have a copy of your hire catalogue?
We would be happy to send you a copy of our hire catalogue. Please send your request to:
Chester/Novello Hire Library
Music Sales Limited
Newmarket Road
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3YB
hire@musicsales.co.uk
I need a programme note and/or composer biography. How do I get them?
Biographies are available for many of the composers we represent. Biographies appear on the Composer’s page on the website.
If a programme note is available for a work, it will appear on the work's page on the website. Search the works page for specific pieces.
Generally, programme notes and biographies published on the website are available for use unless otherwise stated. For example, some programme notes are protected by copyright and permission from the copyright holder should be sought before reproducing them
If you don't find the information you are looking for, please send a written request via mail, fax, or e-mail. We will provide the information if it is available. Please allow one to two weeks for us to process your request.
Promotion Department
14/15 Berners Street
London
W1T 3LJ
UK
Fax: 44 (0)20 7612 7549
Email: promotion@musicsales.co.uk
I found a Chester and/or Novello publication from over 75 years ago. How valuable is it?
We really have no way of knowing how valuable one of our old publications may be. In most cases, it will probably not be very valuable, simply because so many copies were printed. But, as with any collectible item, the value probably depends on who wants it for what purpose, as well as its physical condition. We recommend that you give it to a friend or relative who is interested in music; or donate it to a public library and take a tax deduction; or take it to an antiquarian book dealer. These dealers occasionally buy/sell old music.
Other enquiries
If you need further information about any of our work, please contact the Promotion Department
Promotion Department
14/15 Berners Street
London
W1T 3LJ
UK
E-mail: promotion@musicsales.co.uk
Tel: 020 7612 7400