Recently added to this website is a Guide for Composers. Musical settings of missal texts must receive an imprimatur from the Bishops' Conference in whose territory they first seek to publish. This document offers information for those who seek to publish musical settings for liturgical texts in Scotland.

Since the 2nd Vatican Council the Church has made the “full conscious and active participation” by all the faithful in the liturgy a fundamental aim for all those involved in public worship. In practice, sacred music—whether “making prayer more pleasing, promoting unity of minds or conferring greater solemnity” has been amongst the most significant tools of such participation.