The Concert Composer's Business Handbook is written for composers of original music—mostly or completely within the world of concert or classical music—as a one-stop resource of information on earning income from music that they write. Drawing on a breadth of experience in the professional field, Stephen L. Rosenhaus addresses a variety of important topics, including: * Copyright * Types of income streams * Performing rights organizations * Promoting and presenting music * Music publishing * Contracts for composers * Basics of finances