Can I make a band arrangement of a copyrighted piano solo?
No. Making any arrangement is a duplication, and permission must be obtained from […]
Can I make a flute arrangement of a copyrighted work for cornet?
No. Making any arrangement is a duplication, and permission must be obtained from […]
Why can’t I copy anything I want?
When you purchase music for yourself, your choir or band, you are only […]
What if I am faced with a special situation?
If you want to include copyrighted lyrics in a song sheet – arrange […]
What if there’s not time to ask for permission?
Sorry, that makes no difference. Think of copyrighted music as a piece of […]
What about photocopies that are now in our church / school / library?
Unauthorized photocopies should be destroyed immediately. Replace them with legal editions.
Can I make copies of copyrighted music first and then ask permission?
No. Permission must be secured prior to any duplication. Making copies of music […]
As a soloist, is it permissible for me to make a photocopy of a copyrighted work for my accompanist?
No. Permission for duplication, for any purpose whatsoever, must be secured from the […]
Is it permissible to print words only on a one-time basis, such as in a concert program?
No. Permission must be secured prior to any duplication. Using ‘just the words’ […]
Can I make a PowerPoint slide of a copyrighted song for use on a projector?
No. The making of a slide, digital photo or even transparency is a […]
Can I make a record or tape using a prerecorded instrumental accompaniment track?
Two permissions are necessary here. One is from the copyright owner of the […]
What about the photocopiers who don’t “get caught”?
Frankly, we cannot imagine what kind of school, church or professional musician would […]