Well there is a compose who is completely self-published. Took alot for him to get where he is today, but he is, again, self-published.
Go here
http://www.stormworld.com/index1.html and he tells you how. You can also e-mail him directly and he will answer your questions.
The 2 links that are most relevant to your situation:
1) SELF-PUBLISHING: Download a PDF of an Unedited article which appeared in the July Issue of BAND & ORCHESTRA Product News.
and
2)US COPYRIGHT LAW
Go for it!