Soundwaves offers music educators a comprehensive program for professionally recording your band, choir, or orchestra including professionally packaged, quality CDs without the high cost of travel and recording studio time. 

 Recording package for Schools includes: 

• Digital on-location stereo recording
• Studio post-production: editing, mixing and mastering
• CD duplication with full color CD labels printed on disc
• Professional Graphic Design, including your photo or graphic or we can design your packaging at no extra charge.
• Custom printed full-color 4 panel cardboard wallet with all students' names and full program information.
• We process and pay for all Mechanical Licenses on copyrighted pieces used on your recording.
• 6 complimentary CDs (5 for directors, 1 for library).
• Order only the amount of CDs you need (30 minimum).
• Your profits start with 100 CDs sold.

  

Recording Package Pricing            

  Printable Recording Program Brochure  - pdf

           

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Choose from two programs or call us at 877.226.2567 and we can customize a program for you.

PROGRAM 1: You purchase CDs from Soundwaves to sell them to your patrons.
Order only the amount of CDs you need (30 minimum). Place your order with Soundwaves after you have determined the total amount of sales to avoid any overstock. Or order extras to sell at future performances, through your website, newsletter etc. See Cost & Profit Schedule and CD Sales Contest.

PROGRAM 2: Soundwaves sells & delivers directly to your patrons.
Have Soundwaves take orders at your concert and we’ll mail the CDs directly to your patrons. No money is collected at the performance; invoices will be sent with the CDs. ($17 each plus tax & shipping.) See Cost & Profit Schedule and CD Sales contest. 

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COPYRIGHTS & LICENSING

For 18 years Soundwaves has been an industry leader in promoting, obtaining and paying all copyright and mechanical licenses as required by law when recording copyrighted material. We keep the process legal, protecting you from copyright violations that occur when making CDs without obtaining licenses.  

Soundwaves will process the paperwork and pay all fees involved in obtaining MECHANICAL LICENSES FOR COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL. We ask that you simply provide the names of the composer, arranger and publisher for each piece being recorded (except for pieces in the “public domain”). 

WHY Record with SOUNDWAVES?

TEACHING and AUDITION TOOL 

Your CD can be a great teaching tool. You and your students can listen to and analyze your own performances. They'll be able to hear the subtleties of tone, balance, and other musical principles you've been teaching. The process of professionally recording your group with Soundwaves can elevate the caliber of your members’ musicianship, enhance their confidence and self-esteem, and add excitement to their music studies. You can use your great sounding CDs for auditions or to enter contests or auditions for conferences, etc. 

 PROFESSIONAL GRAPHICS

Our in-house graphics artist will design and layout your CD packaging. We can take care of the design completely or work from a program, photo or artwork supplied by you. All CDs have direct on-disc printing and 4-panel full cardboard wallets. Proofs can be emailed to you for approval or editing at no charge.

EASY FUND-RAISING PROGRAM 

Your CDs can serve as a new and easy fund-raiser.Unlike other fund-raisers, it is not necessary for each member to sell dozens of items. Your group can generate profits with just one, two, or three sales per member! (See our Cost and Profit Schedule). To promote sales, we supply customized order forms referring to your specific fundraising need. Soundwaves also provides cash awards to top sellers. 

NO UNSOLD CDS! 

We will help you maximize sales in several ways. Place your order after you determine your group's total sales. Order only the amount you need, no “left overs” (30 minimum). 

NO UPFRONT COSTS! 

 Purchase only what you pre-sell, no payment until delivery. 

LIFE-LONG KEEPSAKE 

You will be creating a lifetime keepsake for your members and their families. You and your members have worked hard preparing pieces for your choir or band performance. We can capture your music in a pristine quality recording that will raise funds for your group and be a life-long keepsake for you, your members and your audiences. Please call or e-mail for more information, references, testimonials, or to schedule a recording.

Printable Recording Program Brochure - pdf