Klarinet Archive - Posting 000142.txt from 2012/01

From: "Doug Potter" <doug@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] community bands
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:40:00 -0500

I believe the statement "copyright fees are not a problem when performance
is not for profit" is not accurate. I think you need to have obtained the
music with copyright - and have procured the performance rights - regardless
of whether the performance is for profit or not.

Doug
http://ConicWave.net

-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Roberts [mailto:timr@-----.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 12:31 PM
To: klarinet@-----.com
Subject: Re: [kl] community bands

John Brophy wroteL klarinet-request@-----.com wrote:
> One aspect that hasn't been covered is insurance: public liability
> insurance can be costly, and voluntary donations rather then entrance
> fee is one way out it.

Our commercial general liability policy runs about $500 a year. It's our
third or fourth largest expense each year.

> Normally, copyright fees are not a problem when performance is not for
> profit, but these matters tend to vary with the state/juriesdiction.

And the phase of the moon. This is an extremely sticky area. "Not for
profit" is not necessarily a sufficient disclaimer.

> At the risk of seeming irrelevant, can I ask how many bands have a
> youth section, or ways of encouraging young players?

We do not have an age limit, although we insist on the ability to read music
and play in tune. We have had many very talented middle school players over
the years, several of whom are now school music teachers in the area. We
also offer small scholarships to members or children of members who are
graduating seniors and who express the intent to continue their interest in
music.

If you are involved in a community group and you are not already subscribed
to the Community-Music mailing list, I strongly encourage you to do so.
That list regularly discusses topics exactly like this. It is a valuable
resource:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/c-m/

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

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