Hi,
Our non-profit, a cappella singing group, Zephyr Vocal Ensemble, has been requested to sing some early American music at our county arts council's annual fundraiser concert. We are not being paid for this appearance. The arts council expects to receive donations, but we, ourselves, will not.

I would very much like to have us be able to sing some Sacred Harp songs at this benefit concert. However, because we are only a 1-year-old group, our budget is very small, and we don't have the money to purchase multiple copies of The Sacred Harp book.

Do you suppose that if I wrote to Sacred Harp Publishing and explain to them the situation, they might possibly permit me to make photocopies if I promise to destroy them immediately following the arts council's fundraiser?

Does anyone here have any experience in dealing with the publishers regarding such requests?

Thank you very much,
Cherwyn Ambuter