The agreement will involve Hal Leonard overseeing licensing, editorial, production and administration of the EMI Music Publishing UK catalogue allowing for the creation of many new music publications and digital products for sale throughout Europe.

Speaking about the deal EMI Music Publishing UK president Guy Moot says, "No other music print publisher can match the level of innovation that Hal Leonard exhibits in connecting songs with an audience, or the quality of craftsmanship in its products."

Hal Leonard's director of ...