Klarinet Archive - Posting 000787.txt from 2000/01

From: "Tim Roberts" <timr@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Taping CDs
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 21:27:22 -0500

On Mon, 24 Jan 2000 11:04:23 +1100, Christina as "Alexander"
<blanerne@-----.au> wrote:
>
>One question to all -
>If I have bought a book of music for Piano and arrange one of the song
>within that book for small ensemble. and then photocopy my arrangement
>for each member of the ensemble using it STRICTLY FOR PRACTICE PURPOSES
>only. Am I breaking copyright????

In America, at least, yes.

However, it has been my experience that the music publishers seem to be quite
reasonable about granting permission for doing arrangements of this kind, for a
limited audience, when you do not intend to sell the result. For example, when
I wanted to arrange a piano version of Carol Of The Bells for my community
band, my letter to Kjos Music brought a prompt and reasonable response. In
exchange for $10, a short form describing my intended use, and a copy of the
final score, I'm allowed to make 10 copies of my arrangement and perform it as
amuch as I want, as long as I don't sell the result.

--
- Tim Roberts, timr@-----.com
Providenza & Boekelheide, Inc.

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