How to submit your music
First....
Get on the wait list to join MyVGM . There is no cost!
Make sure you have the required information ready to complete the form.
Prepare your score for submission.
Check what instrumentation is expected for the various types of orchestra so you have all the expected parts included. You can confirm this on the Discord if you are unsure and get help there with the preparation.
Symphonic Orchestras
Refer to the "Modern/Postmodern orchestra" for the instrument list. (Includes a philharmonic orchestra.)
String Orchestras
Refer to the "String orchestra wiki page" for the instrument list.
Chamber Orchestras
Refer to this as a guide. Usually less than around 30 players, but includes everything down to a duet.
Wind Orchestras
Refer to Instrumentation here. Also called a Concert Band, the wind orchestra usually has no strings.
Submission Steps
☑️Once your music is complete, check all your parts are correctly labeled and nothing is missing.
☑️Create a nice cover page and include the graphic separately when submitting.
☑️Print all the parts individually as PDFs, and ensure you have page numbers included at the bottom.
☑️Name the parts in the format: [Music Title].[Instrument part].[Instrument Key].[Clef].pdf
Eg. Mario's Joy.Flute 1.C.TC.pdf or Mario's Joy.Trumpet 3.Bb.TC.pdf☑️Then use a PDF program to join all the PDFs of the individual parts into one big PDF file for the buyer to download. Including the conductors score as the first attachment in the PDF.
(There are tons of free PDF programs you can use for this. eg. PDFill.)☑️Also zip up the individual PDFs (score and parts) to upload along with the single big PDF in case there are issues with the main file.
☑️Create a Sample PDF file for the catalogue site. This must have:
> Title Page with details of the piece.
> Instrumentation listing so buyers know what parts are included.
> The first page of the score so buyers can see the quality of the layout.
When someone buys your music via MyVGM, every individual page will automatically be stamped with the buyers order details and email address to discourage the sharing of the PDF files.
When you upload, ensure you include the following:
Main PDF including all parts, starting with the Conductors Score. Format: PDF
Zip file of individual parts in PDF format, including the Conductors Score.
Sample PDF file - Title page, instrumentation and first page of the score.
Promotional image for your title in JPG or PNG format and at least 1200x1200 size, plus a second JPG image 600x400 for the online catalogue.