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FINDING MUSIC

A Community of Composers, Libraries and Representatives

Finding the right music for any production is always a challenge. Where do you start? There are numerous platforms and websites, and a gazillion creative directions to go in. There are songs that would be terrific to incorporate into a production but are way out of a budget. There might be other songs on the web that have no contact information, making the task of locating the copyright holder impossible. There may be changes in the script, or changes in the production personnel, or changes in the vision and intent of the piece which, of course, may change the music selection.

“Our choice of music is based on the creative and the monetary,” says music supervisor Todd ...

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