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FreeHand Systems has announced that its Novato Music Press catalog, which includes thousands of classical, traditional and American music titles, is now available on Kindle. This marks the first time that a comprehensive collection of sheet music is being offered for this exciting new medium.

 

"This is a wonderful boon to musicians who want instant access to a vast library of in-demand sheet music," said Kim Lorz, CEO of FreeHand Systems, Inc. "In addition to the convenient and comprehensive content selection that we offer, musicians never have to fumble through paper scores or worry about forgetting a piece of music. Everything is wirelessly downloaded and stored in the Kindle and is available for easy recall."

 

The Novato Music Press catalog consists of a wide variety of instruments and ensembles, including solo, chamber, opera and orchestra scores. All scores consist of modern engravings rather than reprints.

 

Major composers such as J. S. Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven are well-represented, but the collection also contains traditional songs and works from popular songwriters like Stephen Foster and George M. Cohan, along with rare, but important works by minor composers, including Bredon Hill by George Butterworth, and Scott Joplin's Treemonisha.