Encore Music Service

We supply sets of vocal and orchestral music to groups and organisations throughout the UK.

We have one of the most comprehensive collections of printed music in the country, with over 2,000 titles in the Vocal Score Collection and more than 800 titles in the Orchestral Collection.

Sets can be borrowed by:

  • choirs
  • orchestras
  • educational establishments
  • operatic societies
  • individuals for performance
  • study purposes

If we don’t have the set you require and you rehearse in Hull we will attempt to obtain it for you from another library via the interlibrary loan system.

Our catalogues

View our vocal and orchestral catalogues 2023-24.

Loan periods

Our loan periods are flexible up to a maximum period of 12 months, but formally agreed prior to commencement of the loan.

Renewals may be made where the music is not required by another customer, although if the renewal extends the loan period beyond 12 months, a further charge equal to the current loan fee will apply.

Fees and charges

Access our fees and charges for our current charges.

Delivery or collection options

We deliver by courier to an address of your choice. A charge will be made and a signature required. Alternatively, you may collect your music from Hull Central Library.

Payment

An invoice will be sent to you separately when your music is dispatched.

Visiting arrangements

You may visit us at Hull Central Library, by appointment, to browse the vocal collection. Viewing of orchestral sets can be arranged if we are notified in advance of which sets you would like to see.

What our customers say about the service we provide

What fantastic service!!

''Thank you so much and we’ll certainly look forward to our new set of music''

''Thank you ever so much for the work you have done in tracing this music, and communicating with me. Well done!''

''May I say again that I am always delighted with the service we get from Encore. You were kind enough to send advance copies and were most helpful throughout. The prepaid collection was excellent - prompt and reliable''

''Thanks so much I received the parcel of music today. I can't tell you how relieved I was just before Christmas when you said you were able to lend them as I had been let down at the last minute''

''Thank you. I must say, you run a very efficient operation, certainly compared to some others. Keep it up!''

''I really appreciate your help and am delighted to have found your resource for future requirements''

Contact Encore Music Services

Encore Music Services is a part-time staffed department and we will reply as soon as possible. Our staff work very hard to get music ready for customers on time, prioritising music that has been pre-booked with plenty of advance notice. To ensure you receive your music in time, please send your requests and completed paperwork as early as possible. It helps us to make sure your music is ready for your group.

Postal address - 
Encore Music Services
Hull Central Library
Albion Street
Hull
HU1 3TF

Telephone - 01482 616 852
Email - encore.music@hcandl.co.uk