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Contacting Rhythmscape

Ordering from Rhythmscape
  - School and University Orders
  - International Orders

Licensing Rhythmscape Titles (Rhythmscape Direct Licensing Policy)

Submitting works for publication

What is the Rhythmscape story?
The business model and concept for Rhythmscape was a state winner of Operation Livewire (a national business concept development competition sponsored by Shell Australia) in 1997 and since launching on the web in 2000, Rhythmscape has become a leading publishing brand selling in all major international markets.

Rhythmscape has a composer team of more than 18 and a works list in excess of 70 titles (growing all the time). We pride ourselves on sponsoring many events each year and work with percussion teachers, performers and professionals to assist in the growth of our percussive industry. Rhythmscape also offers pro bono advisory work to support other arts industry organisations to assist in their growth and aid the health of our arts industry as a whole.   .top.

Who is Rhythmscape?
The Managing Director of Rhythmscape Publishing is Gordon Hughes and he leads a dedicated team of editors, printers, designers and suppliers that make the heart of Rhythmscape. Rhythmscape has an extensive distribution network that promotes the catalogue across all major markets via direct marketing and major retail sites that stock Rhythmscape titles.   .top.

Are my personal details given to Rhythmscape protected?
Absolutely. Rhythmscape has a very clear privacy policy and works within the legislative privacy guidelines (some of the most forward thinking in the developed world) as set out by Australian state and federal governments. We value our customers and protect their privacy.   .top.

Can I contact Rhythmscape?
Yes - we would love to hear from you. If you have any suggestions, questions or require any information just complete our contact form and we will make every effort to assist you in whatever way we can.   .top.

What should I know when ordering from the Rhythmscape site?
Firstly, all prices listed on the Rhythmscape site are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and on depending on where you are in the world, this may mean you are buying in a foreign currency. The final purchase cost for international orders will be calculated using the exchange rate at the time of sale. Please refer to your local exchanges for daily rates.

We also give you a great deal of information on each of our works. Most of it will be self-explanatory (number of players, instrumentation, general difficulty rating); however you may be interested in the following:
A.M.E.B. | A.B.S. ratings - This refers to the approximate grading for the work in questions. This grading utilises the Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB Percussion Syllabus 2000-2006) & the American Band Standard (ABS). All grading are intended as a guide only. If you have any questions, simply contact one of our team and we will help you    .top.

What happens if I have made the wrong selection in my order?
The Rhythmscape site is designed to give you as much information as possible to assist you in making the correct selection. You can even contact us with your requirements and one of our team will help you. If required we will refer you to another publisher or retail store if this means you find what it is you need. We are here to help in whatever way we can.

If you make a purchase from our catalogue and are not completely satisfied we will gladly exchange the product or offer a refund once the work in question is returned in good order and your account has been identified.    .top.

Can my School or University purchase directly through your site?
Absolutely! It`s quick and easy and you can pay using purchase orders or invoiced accounts. All you need to do is have your organisation`s relevant purchase order number at hand and then register your school or university as an e-member (this is totally free and only takes 60 seconds). Simple! Once registered, you can then log-on at your leisure and order directly from our site. Once the order has been verified, we will ship it to you usually within 24hrs. If you have any questions, any member of our team will be more than happy to help.    .top.

I am from overseas - can I purchase Rhythmscape works from OUTSIDE Australia?
Yes! Welcome to the joys of global internet shopping. Rhythmscape ships to ANYWHERE in the world and has a huge range of regular clients from the across the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada and even New Zealand (hello to our Tasman cousins!). We ship globally for one fixed rate of $AUD8.95. That's a bargin in any currency! Just register, purchase and we'll process your order in 24 hours. If you have any questions at all, just contact the sales team by email.    .top.

What happens when Licensing Rhythmscape Titles for use?
Rhythmscape, in conjunction with the PPCA (Phonographic Performance Company of Australia), works with potential licensees to create new and profitable licensing arrangements with music producers and manufactures. Please view our Direct Licensing Agreement (.PDF 24KB) and email us if you require further information or assistance.  .top.

Does Rhythmscape accept submissions for new percussion works?
Yes. Rhythmscape has been responsible for finding and publishing some of the best new works for percussion and we continue that search today.

All selected works submitted to Rhythmscape are sent to our dedicated selection panel made up of leading professional performers and educators for anonymous, independent appraisal. Rhythmscape utilises the opinion of market professionals to select its works. Should a work be then selected, Rhythmscape invests considerable editing and design time, money and energy to prepare the title for inclusion in our catalogue.

Please be aware that Rhythmscape is not a library or reference collection. Rhythmscape is a commercial business that works to create a consistent royalty stream for our composers. To that end, not all submissions are accepted and the works that do make it into the catalogue meet the very highest standards for composition and presentation.    .top.

Who writes for Rhythmscape?
The Rhythmscape Composer Team consists of the very best percussion composers, performers and educators working in the industry today. Our percussion works are written and edited by and composed for percussionists. We are all about percussion (if you haven't already guessed!)   .top.

Rhythmscape is a proud Publisher Member of the Australian Performing Arts Association (APRA)

Why do you focus only on percussion works?
It is what we are good at. It is our passion. We consistently hear from our customers that there is a great need for new and exciting percussion works. Percussion has come along way in recent times. Playing techniques, the instruments themselves and of course players and audiences have all developed greatly and our extensive catalogue reflects this exciting development.    .top.

Please submit scores to:
Works Submission
Rhythmscape Publishing
PO Box 12008, George Street
Brisbane Q 4003 Australia
Please DO NOT send originals


Please submit digitised works to email
(Rhythmscape utilises Finale software for initial editing. Submissions in this platform will be preferred)


With ALL submissions please include the following:
. Recording (if available)
. Phone number
. Postal Address
. Fax number (if applicable)
. E-mail (required)
. A biography of yourself and program notes and/or a background for the work.


All selected submissions will be reviewed on an anonymous basis by a panel of industry professionals as selected by Rhythmscape. The panel will not review poorly presented or incomplete submissions. All submitted materials will remain the property of Rhythmscape Publishing. Acceptance and rejection of submissions is at the sole discretion of Rhythmscape Publishing.   .top.