Music score sets
Music scores and performance sets are available for loan
Music scores are available singly as a standard book loan. In addition, Hampshire also offers performance sets - vocal scores, libretti and orchestral sets.
These sets are available to any group providing they can collect and return sets at a Hampshire County Council library.
If you value the service you have received, please acknowledge Hampshire County Council in your promotional material.
Group membership and charges
Before you can borrow a music set you must sign up for group membership.
You can apply at any Hampshire library.
Membership and hire charges apply
Additional charges apply for music groups registered outside Hampshire local authority.
Request to borrow a music set
Vocal scores and Orchestral sets can be requested using the online form or in person at the library where you registered.
Vocal scores can be requested up to a maximum of 120 scores.
The maximum loan period is 9 months.
Sets can be ordered up to 12 months in advance. Early booking is advisable as some sets are very popular. Allow at least one month's notice when ordering a set.
Groups can hire up to 5 titles at a time.
The responsibility lies with your group to ensure you comply with copyright and performing rights legislation.
Hampshire Music Sets Service: Terms and Conditions
Returning sets
The complete set must be returned by the end of the loan period to the same library from which it was borrowed.
Overdue charges apply to individual copies/parts that are not returned.
Payment is required for lost or damaged items.