: A massive preservation project specializing in vintage band music. It is the go-to source for classic marches, waltzes, and rags, with volunteers often creating transposed parts for modern instruments.
Trumpet/Cornet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium/Baritone, and Tuba.
: Use apps like forScore on an iPad to scan printed music. Its built-in scanner automatically crops pages and allows you to adjust contrast for better readability.
Are you a digital reader or a paper traditionalist? Let us know in the comments how you organize your band library!
You can find legal PDF sheet music through both free public domain libraries and paid digital retailers. International Music Score Library Project
: This is the premier source for public domain sheet music. You can find full scores and individual parts for historical wind band works by composers like Holst, Vaughan Williams, and Grainger. BandMusic PDF Library
: Avoid default notation program settings that make tempo markings too large or cluttered. Use a consistent, bold font (like Times New Roman Bold 14) for score indications.