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1.	*How can I get a current list of Nancy's arrangements?*
2.	*How can I send an email to Nancy with an inquiry?*
3.	*How long will it take to receive the music after I place my order?*
4.	*If I (we) buy this music and it doesn’t work for the group, can the money be refunded?*
5.	*Are there learning tracks available of Nancy’s arrangements?*
6.	*There’s a song I would really like to sing in barbershop. Does Nancy take requests for arrangements?*
7.	*How much does it cost to have Nancy arrange a song?*
8.	*We like this arrangement very much, but it’s in the wrong key for us. Can you change the key?*
9.	*Does Nancy distribute arrangements to people in other countries? If so, how is the currency exchange handled?*
*10.*	*How do I calculate my payment?*
*11.*	*How can I pay using PayPal?*
*12.*	*How can I tell if a song would be good for a contest?*
*13.*	*Does Nancy evaluate arrangements for their contestability?*
*14.*	*Does Nancy write new intros, tags or key changes for her arrangements upon request?*
*15.*	*We want to sing one of Nancy’s arrangements for contest, but we want to put it in a comedy package with parody lyrics. Can we do this and still be legal?*
*16.*	*What am I paying for?*

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1.	*How can I get a current list of Nancy's arrangements?* Click on one of the links (Alphabetical or By Category) under Printable Arrangements List-.pdf file at left (see Music Shop).
2.	*How can I sent an email to Nancy with an inquiry?* Click here Contact Nancy
3.	*How long will it take to receive the music after I place my order?* You have options! a. If you order on this website and you remit your payment online through PayPal, you will be able to download the music immediately upon receipt of the email confirmation and notification. b. If you have purchased through PayPal but cannot download to your computer, you may ask Nancy to send the music to you by email. c. If you request music by snail mail, the order will be sent to you on the next business day by first class mail. The delivery time will depend on how far you live from Tucson AZ, USA.
4.	*If I (we) buy this music and it doesn’t work for the group, can the money be refunded?* Within 30 days of purchase, you may apply to Nancy for a credit of the arranging service fee only. Per copy fees are assessed by the copyright owner and, as such, are not refundable or transferable to any other song title.
5.	*Are there learning tracks available of Nancy’s arrangements?* In many cases, learning tracks exist but are not available on this website. The largest bank of learning tracks can be found on www.kimkraut.com. However, learning tracks requested by individual groups have often been modified from the original arrangement. Additionally, arrangers occasionally update their arrangements. Any previously existing learning tracks you order from any track maker may not match the current arrangement you have purchased. It is recommended that you have your own learning tracks made by a reputable track maker.
6.	*There’s a song I would really like to sing in barbershop. Does Nancy take requests for arrangements?* This is called a custom arrangement. Nancy does custom arrangements as time permits. The requestor sends a copy of the sheet music and/or a recorded version which she then assesses for barbershop worthiness and the possibility of a future arrangement. If it’s something she’d like to arrange, she will send you an estimate of the cost of the arrangement, and an estimate of when it will fit into her schedule.
7.	*How much does it cost to have Nancy arrange a song?* Custom arrangements vary greatly depending on the length and difficulty of the song itself. Generally, they range from $250 to $500 for the arranging service fee and the copyright owner permission fee. There are also per copy fees set by the copyright owner for the number of copies you will reproduce. All fees are paid to Nancy B Music for distribution to the appropriate copyright owner.
8.	*We like this arrangement very much, but it’s in the wrong key for us. Can you change the key?* Yes, if it is a computerized manuscript. However, it takes the time of an expert to do this, and there is a small fee for this service – usually ranging from $15 to $25. If the manuscript is handwritten, it must first be computerized by an expert. The fee for this service would depend on the complexity of the arrangement.
9.	*Does Nancy distribute arrangements to people in other countries? If so, how is the currency exchange handled?* Singers outside the U.S. love using PayPal because the currency conversion is done automatically. All payments to Nancy B Music must be in US Dollars. If you choose not to use PayPal, you may purchase bank checks or money orders in US Dollars in your country to remit as payment. See "How Do I Order?
*10.*	*How do I calculate my payment?* See "How Do I Order?" for specific information about calculating payments.
*11.*	*How can I pay using PayPal?* See "How Do I Order?" for specific information about ordering through PAYPAL.
*12.*	*How can I tell if a song would be good for a contest?* Our Sweet Adeline Arrangers have studied extensively to learn the components of a good contest arrangement. Accredited Arrangers can be identified as Master Music Arranger and Certified Music Arranger on the following URL:http://www.sweetadelineintl.org/music-arrangers.cfm Ask a qualified person for an opinion. Keep in mind that all experts in ANY field don’t always agree. Also, and this is of utmost importance, the arrangement must be suitable for YOUR voices. To score well, you must SING it well. Your judge does not judge the piece of paper. It is your performance that is scored.
*13.*	*Does Nancy evaluate arrangements for their contestability?* If asked, she answers!
*14.*	*Does Nancy write new intros, tags or key changes for her arrangements upon request?* Yes - fees range from $25 to $40, depending on the complexity of the request.
*15.*	We want to sing one of Nancy’s arrangements for contest, but we want to put it in a comedy package with parody lyrics. Can we do this and still be legal? It is a rare occasion when a copyright owner grants legal permission to use parody lyrics, as they feel “comedy lyrics” diminish the song value. Our SAI rules of judging evaluate each song on its own merit, and there are no penalties assessed for use of parody lyrics.
*16.*	*What am I paying for?* Barbershop harmony arrangements are written in a specific style unique to our art form. There is not a large selection available “over the counter” and the arrangers must be compensated for their time and talent. The arranger also pays the copyright owner for the privilege of arranging the song, and agrees to collect and remit “per copy” fees for each copy distributed. The two fees you pay are (a) Arranging Service Fee, for the arranger, and (b) Per Copy Fees, for the copyright owner. For complete ordering instructions, click on "How Do I Order?"