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Bill Bunyan attended a session on copyright issues at the Harmony University this past August. He said the following article is what he learned from his class. This article is taken from the SWD ROUNDUP newsletter of September 2006 Edition, Volume 53.5, Page 13. Bill recommended that this to be included in our InCider Press. Many of you understand thoroughly the copyright requirements; however, for those for which this is new, you may wish to read through SOCIETY NOTES A Few Facts Concerning Copyright Issues By Joe Liles, Music Publications Editor • Songs and arrangements written before 1923 are in public domain (no longer protected by copyright). 1923 songs become public domain in 2019. • Songs and arrangements written from 1923 thru 1978 are protected for 95 years from their year of creation. Arrangements of those songs are the property of the owner of the song, not the arranger • Songs and arrangements written since 1978 are protected for the lifetime of the composer(s) plus 50 years. Arrangements of those songs are the property of the owner of the song, not the arranger. However, an arrangement of a public domain song can be copyrighted by the arranger. • To arrange a song, an arranger must be granted permission by the owner of the copyright of that song. Until permission has been granted, it is in violation of copyright law for a copy of the ‘planned’ arrangement to be rehearsed or performed. The arranger(s) and performers would be exposed to litigation. • The arranger of a protected song has no distribution rights to that song, other than that allowed in the agreement between the copyright owner and the arranger. Any distribution of subsequent copies is an exclusive right of the copyright owner, not the arranger, unless the arranger owns the copyright. • Singing illegal music on shows and in contests is in violation of copyright law. For many years our competitors have vouched for their compliance by signing the contest registration form that includes this statement: #4. Certifies that we have complied with the copyright law in the acquisition and learning of our contest songs/arrangements. We understand that ineligibility will be a consequence for violation of this statement? Consideration is being given to making this statement more predominant and clearer, since ineligibility can be declared before or after the contest. • BHS is in full compliance with copyright law and expects all members to be the same. Copyright law as it pertains to our organization has been covered at COTS, Harmony College, publications, and in many district schools for years. Acquiring legal arrangements for shows and contests is easier than you might think. Harvey Kiser, VP, Marketing and Public Relations ♪ |
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Barbershopper of the Month of October was Bill Hanson, the ever-present, smiling, welcoming guy who comes very early each meeting to set up the room for our chapter meeting. Besides that, he helped spearhead a very successful open house night in October.. Bill could easily win this award each month if it were not an award that needs to recognize others who also contribute to our chapter's success. Bob Swenson President ♪ |
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