Sheet Music Plus

Sheet Music Plus
Type of site
 E-commerce
Available in English
Created by Nick Babchuk
Website www.sheetmusicplus.com
Commercial Yes
Launched 1996 (1996)

Sheet Music Plus, also known as SheetMusicPlus.com, is an online retailer of sheet music located in Emeryville, CA. They were founded in 1995 by Nicholas Babchuk, who is now chairman. Since 2009 the CEO is Jenny Silva.

Description

Sheet Music Plus offers the world's largest selection of sheet music, with more than 1 million titles[1] across multiple genres, including classical, jazz, blues, rock, opera, bluegrass, pop, country, choral, concert band, Latin music and R&B. They work with over 1,000 publishers, including all major European publishers.[2] Sheet Music Plus is active in the music community and hires musicians when possible.[3]

Digital Print Sheet Music

Sheet Music Plus is a pioneer in the world of both printed and digital sheet music. Their Digital Print service offers sheet music titles that are available to print instantly. They currently offer over 250,000 digital print titles from a variety of publishers,[4] including Hal Leonard and Alfred Music.

Digital Print Publishing

In 2013 the company introduced a new service, Digital Print Publishing, which offers independent composers and arrangers the ability to publish and sell their music digitally in the online catalog. Composers earn 45% commission for their titles and gain worldwide exposure. Sheet Music Plus has published over 25,000 titles digitally from independent publishers.[5]

History

In 1996 Nick Babchuk founded MusicianStore.com, a self-run pilot website, on Howard St. in San Francisco, CA. At this time they sold guitar strings and other accessories in addition to sheet music. According to former CEO Keith Cerny, the company was "profitable from almost the very beginning".[6] As popularity in sheet music increased the name was changed to Sheet Music Plus. In 2005 the warehouse was moved from San Francisco to its present location in Emeryville, CA. The new 25,000 sq. ft. warehouse allowed for more space as well as better access to shipping routes. Sheet Music Plus currently offers over 30,000 in-stock titles, ready to ship within 24 hours.[7]

In 2007 the company reached 550,000 titles in the catalog. In 2008, Keith Cerny assumed the role of CEO when founder Nick Babchuk became Chairman of the company.[8] Mr. Cerny oversaw the creation of an advanced company data center in San Francisco,[9] which set the foundation for the company's technological future. In 2010, Cerny resigned to become General Director of the Dallas Opera. He was succeeded by current CEO and long-time Sheet Music Plus employee Jenny Silva.

Under Mrs. Silva's tenure the company has expanded the catalog to over 1 million titles.[10] She has also overseen the creation and development of the popular Digital Print Publishing program for composers, arrangers and songwriters. Mrs. Silva was also instrumental in the partnership with the Canadian Choral Center in 2012.

Canadian Choral Center

In 2012 Sheet Music Plus partnered with the Canadian Choral Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada.[11] The founder, Judy Pringle, is a choral music specialist and ran the company herself for many years. The Canadian Choral Center ships to over 10,000 customers across Canada with their exclusive customs-free shipping to Canada.[12] Judy publishes a regular choral newsletter and is a prominent figure in the Canadian choral music scene.

Awards & Honors

References

  1. ↑ Official Website, http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/
  2. ↑ http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/8/prweb9803444.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2009/08/24/smallb1.html
  4. ↑ http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/digital-sheet-music
  5. ↑ https://digitalprintpublishing.sheetmusicplus.com
  6. ↑ http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2009/08/24/smallb1.html
  7. ↑ http://www.sheetmusicplus.com
  8. ↑ http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_13358031?source=most_emailed&nclick_check=1
  9. ↑ https://www.internetretailer.com/2009/06/25/sheet-music-plus-tunes-up-its-web-site-for-the-holidays>
  10. ↑ http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/welcome
  11. ↑ http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/8/prweb9803444.htm
  12. ↑ http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/canadianchoralcentre
  13. ↑ https://www.internetretailer.com/2009/06/25/sheet-music-plus-tunes-up-its-web-site-for-the-holidays
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