How popular isSchirmer in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 6.6K branded searches for Schirmer worldwide which is down 18.5% over the last 11 months. Schirmer holds 2% estimated Share of Search among sheet music publishers worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Alfred61.6%
Faber33.7%
Schirmer2%Boosey & Hawkes1.7%
Hal Leonard0.58%- Peters Edition0.4%
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Which sheet music publishers compete with Schirmer?
Share of Search by month for Alfred, Faber, Schirmer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Alfred | Faber | Schirmer | Boosey & Hawkes | Hal Leonard | Peters Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.8% | 38.2% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.68% | 0.54% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.9% | 33.3% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.73% | 0.58% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.4% | 33.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.73% | 0.58% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.8% | 33.3% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.88% | 0.57% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.4% | 33.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.73% | 0.58% |
| Mar 2026 | 61% | 33.4% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.58% | 0.58% |
| Apr 2026 | 61.3% | 33.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.58% | 0.49% |
| May 2026 | 61.6% | 33.7% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.58% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.8% | 33.8% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.58% | 0.49% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.1% | 38.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.55% | 0.55% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.6% | 33.7% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.58% | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.6% | 201K | +21.8% | +4.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 33.7% | 110K | 0% | -4.3 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 2% | 6.6K | +22.2% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 1.7% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.58% | 1.9K | +18.8% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.4% | 1.3K | -18.8% | -0.2 points |
1.
Alfred61.6%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, +21.8% vs prior month. Share +4.5 points.
2.
Faber33.7%
Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -4.3 points.
3.
Schirmer2%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1.7%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.58%
Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.4%
Held 6th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare search popularity between Schirmer and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Schirmer changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Schirmer worldwide fell from 8.1K to 6.6K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Schirmer’s estimated Share of Search among sheet music publishers worldwide held steady, from 2.3% to 2%.
How did search popularity change for sheet music publishers worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Alfred gained estimated Share of Search among sheet music publishers worldwide, from 57.1% to 61.6%.
In August 2026, Faber lost estimated Share of Search among sheet music publishers worldwide, from 38.1% to 33.7%.
In August 2026, Schirmer rose from 4th to 3rd among sheet music publishers worldwide.
In August 2026, Boosey & Hawkes fell from 3rd to 4th among sheet music publishers worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Peters Edition worldwide fell 31.6% over 11 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.3K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hal Leonard worldwide fell 20.8% over 11 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in August 2026.
How is Schirmer measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Schirmer’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- schirmer
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