Libraries Hiring music sets from the Henry Watson Music Library

Charges and fines

Different charges apply depending if your group rehearses and performs in Manchester or not.

Manchester Groups

  • Orchestral sets £8 per 28 days; or
  • Choral sets - large vocal scores 30p per score per 28 days or small vocal scores 15p per score per 28 days.

Non-Manchester Groups

  • Orchestral sets £16 per 28 days; or
  • Choral sets - large vocal scores 60p per score per 28 days or small vocal scores 30p per score per 28 days

Payments are made when you collect the set by cash, card, or cheque (cheques should be payable to Manchester City Council).

Fines - 50p per day on all overdue sets or incomplete sets upon return - all fines are to be paid when the items are returned.