The Concert Composer's Business Handbook is written for composers of original music—mostly or completely within the world of concert or classical music—as a one-stop resource of information on earning income from music that they write. Drawing on a breadth of experience in the professional field, Stephen L. Rosenhaus addresses a variety of important topics, including:

• Copyright
• Types of income streams
• Performing rights organizations
• Promoting and presenting music
• Music publishing
• Contracts for composers
• Basics of finances