FAQ

If you have a question, check the answers below to our frequently asked questions. If you can't find the answer you're looking for get in touch.

Are you the BMIC/Contemporary Music Network/Sonic Arts Network/spnm?

Sound and Music was formed from a merger between the BMIC, Contemporary Music Network, Sonic Arts Network and spnm. Visit our Projects section for information on our current activity. 

Can I collaborate with Sound and Music on an event or project?

Have a read of our 'How we work' section

Do you still run the Contemporary Voices and New Voices Scheme?

New Voices and Contemporary Voices were composer support schemes created by the British Music Information Centre which provided print and distribution services for composers at the beginning and middle of their careers, to fill the gap for composers looking to publish independently.

New Voices focused on young British composers with the aim of raising the profile for emerging talent that exists outside of the support of commercial publishers or record companies, while Contemporary Voices aimed to represent a more established generation of composers.

The list of composers who were part of the Voices schemes can still be found here on The Collection website.  If you wish to purchase any scores from these composers, please contact the composers directly via their own websites.  If they don’t have a website please email Mark Willetts who can provide you with appropriate contact details.

Can I visit The Collection?

You can arrange to view scores from The Collection by contacting the Information and Resources Coordinator, Richard Thomas (Monday to Wednesday). All materials are now stored offsite, so there is a £5.00 fee for the first item and £2.00 for each additional item you want to view (an ‘item’ can be up to a whole box of scores). You’re welcome to come and look at scores at our offices – however, please note that they are not accessible to the public, so contact Mark Willetts to arrange a visit in advance.

Can I submit pieces to The Collection?

We are currently not accepting new submissions to The Collection until we have found a new location fo rthe physical archive.

Can you supply scores to me?

We're unable to supply copies of scores from The Collection for purchase or lease, so we advise getting in touch with the relevant publisher or Composer.

Are you still running the annual Call for Works for The Shortlist?

The Shortlist is no longer running, but Sound and Music is developing a new artist development programme – Embedded – partnering artists and composers with pioneering arts organisations and ensembles in the UK. If you're looking for opportunities, you can also visit our opportunities section.

We’ve also created an Artists' Toolkit, where you can find a wide range of information and advice on how to develop your career and support yourself as an artist. It covers everything from funding and setting out budgets for your projects, to creating a portfolio and ways you can promote your own work.

How do I set up a profile?

To set up your profile with us, you need to register first at this page. Once you have done that and are logged in you can add your profile from within the 'My Account' section (accessible from a link at the very top right of the page when you're logged in).

I've signed up but not received a confirmation email...What should I do?

If you haven't received a confirmation email, it's a good idea to check your junk or spam mail folder first. If you find it in there, the best thing to do to ensure that mail from us doesn't land there again is to add info@soundandmusic.org to your address book. If it isn't there, do contact us and we can help you get registered. Oh, and please allow up to 12 hours for the confirmation to arrive!

How do I change my password?

When you are logged in you can change your password through the 'My account' link at the top right of your screen.

Where are your listings? Can I list an event on the site?

We now have a brand new website dedicated to listings - called The Sampler. You can add events to it through the 'My Account' section at the top right of the screen.

Can I work for you?

Any positions that become available at Sound and Music will appear on our vacancies page, so do keep checking back. Details on internships and placements will be displayed there as well. It's best to apply to our advertised roles, rather than simply sending us your CV: we receive a lot of them and they can't always be considered when we're looking for someone to join the team, sorry!