Can I make copies of printed music?

Although reaching for the photocopier may be tempting when budgets are tight, make sure you’re acting legally when you have reason to copy printed music. Those who infringe copyright can face civil legal action as well as criminal prosecution. Unauthorised copying of music deprives composers and publishers of the income that they have worked hard for, and devalues their work. By respecting copyright law, you are supporting the creators of the music you love to play, and encouraging more composers to make a living writing new music for brass bands.