But is simply downloading a PDF the right path? This article explores the magic of the collection, the legal landscape of digital sheet music, and how to best utilize these pieces for performance. Unlike his method books (like Accents on Solo ), the Recital Collection is a curated anthology of Gillock’s most sophisticated and concert-worthy works. Published originally by Willis Music (Hal Leonard), this collection pulls together pieces from various opuses written for intermediate to early-advanced pianists.
However, true musicianship respects the creator. William Gillock spent his life writing these pieces so that students would fall in love with the piano. He deserves the royalty.
William Gillock passed away in 1993. Under current US copyright law (Sonny Bono Act), works do not enter the public domain until . That means Gillock’s works are protected until 2063 .