Welcome to The Leading Note's On-line Store!
Canada's Classical Print Music Specialist Read More...

We believe in the importance of Music Education.
Our OrKidstra program gives free lessons to over 500 children! Read More...

Our Choral Guide is a fantastic resource for your choir!
Find all sorts of repertoire recommendations and much more. Read More...

"The Leading Note is, in my opinion,
one of the finest music stores there is." Read More... Wolf Tormann, Cello Teacher, Kingston, ON

We ship to the UNITED STATES from our on-line store.
Take advantage of the stronger U.S. Dollar and save! Read More...

FREE SHIPPING in Canada on orders of $100 or more.
All in-stock orders ship within 24 hours! Read More...

"The Leading Note is every choral conductor’s best friend! They are unbeatable at doing research and finding rarely performed scores." Read More... Jean-Sébastien Vallée, Choral Director, Montréal, QC

Our Sales Guide helps you find the best deals!
We have hundreds of titles on sale throughout the store. Read More...

Our superior customer service is second to none!
Let us help with any of your print music needs. Read More...

Our RCM Guide lists all of the materials you need!
It's the place to find everything for your instrument and grade. Read More...

"Service with a smile and then some!
Leading Note is THE best place in Ottawa for choral music." Read More... Rachel Handley, Teacher, Glebe Collegiate, Ottawa, ON

"Free shipping, excellent customer service and fast turn-around - a highly competitive venue for all your music-purchasing needs." Read More... Paul Halley, Composer and Choral Director, Halifax, NS

"Always shop at The Leading Note!
Online or in person, it simply is the best." Read More... Timothy McCoy, cellist, NAC Orchestra, Ottawa, ON

"The LN has become my ‘go to’ music supplier ... especially impressive is the speed with which we receive shipments. Superb!“ Read More... Mark Sirett, Composer and Choral Director, Kingston, ON

"Leading Note has been more efficient, helpful,
supportive and collaborative than I could have imagined!" Read More... Jackie Hawley, Choral Director, Ottawa, ON

"Your current awareness and research service has proved
invaluable to me ... and saves me both time and money." Read More... Debra Ann Begg, Music Librarian, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

"What places The Leading Note above all others
is their superior customer service." Read More... Audrey Jean Wells, Flute Teacher, Timmins, ON

"Depuis plus de dix ans, j’ai la chance d’avoir le support de Leading Note. Je ne saurais que faire sans eux!" Read More... Robert Filion, Choral Director, Ottawa, ON

"When I moved to Calgary... I discovered Ottawa's Leading Note
in a whole new way --- as a fantastic online retailer!" Read More... Jane Perry, Choral Director, Calgary, AB