If you purchase sheet music from OCP, you may have wondered why there is a minimum order requirement for octavos of individual songs. These numbers are based on how many copies of each octavo choirs need to perform music: one for each voice, an accompanist and a director. OCP follows the industry standard for minimum orders, including a slightly higher minimum number of octavos (of the same title) required when ordering advanced, high choral pieces from the Trinitas series which serves larger ensembles. Here are 6 reasons to purchase octavos with a minimum order requirement:
6 reasons to buy choral octavos with a minimum order requirement:
- Supports balanced ensemble singing—each voice part needs sufficient copies for proper distribution.
- Promotes consistent interpretation and musical clarity across sections since everyone reads from the same edition.
- Provides directors with a practical rehearsal set that can serve both small choirs and growing ensembles.
- Meets copyright and licensing requirements for printed music use.
- Ensures each choir member and accompanist has their own legal copy for rehearsal and performance.
- Helps support composers by providing fair compensation.
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