BBCG Resources
Useful resources for finding music, choosing tools, locating equipment, and connecting with the wider big-band community. This page will grow as BBCG members identify dependable sources and services worth sharing.
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Finding and Buying Music
Dependable starting points for locating music legally and obtaining the edition your band actually needs.
Publishers and Retailers IN DEVELOPMENT
Sources for new charts, scores, parts, and licensed digital editions.
Used and Out-of-Print Music IN DEVELOPMENT
Places and methods for pursuing legitimate copies of difficult-to-find material.
Copyright and Licensing IN DEVELOPMENT
Practical references for lawful purchase, performance, copying, and sharing.
Software and Digital Tools
Tools that help musicians create, prepare, organize, study, and present big-band music.
Notation Software IN DEVELOPMENT
Applications for arranging, engraving, editing, and exporting scores and parts.
PDF and Scanning Tools IN DEVELOPMENT
Software for producing clean, ordered, and searchable music files.
Library Management IN DEVELOPMENT
Cataloging, storage, backup, and retrieval tools for paper and digital libraries.
Equipment and Supplies
Useful equipment for rehearsals, performances, music preparation, and library work.
Stands and Storage IN DEVELOPMENT
Digital Music Displays IN DEVELOPMENT
Audio and Recording IN DEVELOPMENT
Music Organizations
Organizations, educational programs, and communities that support jazz and big-band music.
Professional Organizations IN DEVELOPMENT
Educational Resources IN DEVELOPMENT
Big-Band Communities IN DEVELOPMENT
BBCG Shared Resources
Materials and recommendations contributed by members for the benefit of the group.
Member Recommendations IN DEVELOPMENT
Templates and Downloads IN DEVELOPMENT
Resource Reviews IN DEVELOPMENT
Know of a dependable resource BBCG members should consider? Post it to the group, or Contact Us and tell us about it.