The use of a song in print,
audio or video recording can
require different kinds of licences: |
| Recorded Uses
If you are
creating a recording that includes musical material including,
but not limited to recording your choir, making copies of an
existing recording, making recordings of a dramatic presentation,
you must request licenses for any songs that are on the recording.
The following are licenses that may be required for your
church to make a recording:
Song Licenses
The owner of the song is indicated in the copyright notice
which appears
- in print music, at the bottom of the
first page of music (at the bottom of each page
of music for multiple songs in a medley)
- on recorded music, with the song title
on the cassette, CD, or video packaging
Songs can be owned by multiple owners. In
order to gain permission for duplication, you must request
permission from each song owner.
· for Audio Projects (CDs, Cassettes,
etc.)
A mechanical
license gives you permission to use a song (lyrics
and music).
You must obtain a license for each
song in the project from
the song's
owner.
You may be required to pay a royalty for each song use.
· for Video Projects (DVDs, Videotapes,
etc.)
A synchronization
license gives
you permission to use a song (lyrics and
music) on a video project.
Just like a mechanical license, you must obtain one for each song in
the project from the song's owner. Also
like a mechanical license, you may be required to pay a
royalty for each song use.
Master Use Licenses
A master use license gives
you permission to use an existing recording such
as an accompaniment track in
an audio or video project. You must obtain a license for each
track in the project from the owner of
the recording. For the majority
of the music featured on this site, Word Music is
the owner of the recording. For more information
on limitations to master use licenses, read the box below
on this page.
If you are replicating a compact disc,
DVD or videotape, the manufacturer will probably require
proof
of licenses before
they create your disc. Recorded Uses and CCLI
Most recordings are not covered
by your CCLI
license - visit their
site or consult your license for more details.
Printed Uses
If you are creating song sheets, a music book, a book using
song lyrics, or using a material from a Word Music product
in any printed form, you must request
licenses
for each
song that you use.
Print License
A print license gives
you permission to print or copy lyrics
and/or music for a musical composition in your printed
project.
You must obtain a license for each
song in
the project from the song's owner.
Print/Photocopy Request for Non-Musical Material
A print/photocopy request gives you permission
to print or copy copyrighted non-musical material
such as scripts from a musical in your printed
project. You must obtain a license for each
source of non-musical material used in
the project from the owner of the material.
For the majority of the non-musical material featured in
products Word Music is the owner.
Printed Uses and CCLI
The CCLI license is very specific about
what uses are covered by their license, and they are not
only media-specific, but location specific - visit their
site or consult your license for more details.
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» Mechanical
Licenses
» Synchronization Licenses
»
Print Licenses |
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To obtain copy permission for songs
owned or administered by Word Music, Dayspring
Music,
or Wordspring Music, please submit your
request at
musicservices.org
(link
opens in a new window)
The Music Services website will walk you
through the process of requesting mechanical, synchronization
and print licenses. Music Services also represents several
other publishers in the Christian music industry, making
them a "one-stop shop" for much of your licensing
needs.
If your request is outside of the scope of the website,
you can also
with your request, or fax them at 615-371-1351.
To locate contact information for other song owners, see
ccli.com,
ascap.com,
bmi.com, or
sesac.com.
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» Master Use Licenses
» Print/Photocopy Request for Non-Musical Material |
| If you desire to use or make copies of a Word
Music recorded accompaniment trax or accompaniment
video,
you will need permission from our Master Use Licensing
Department
in addition to the permission you obtain from the
owner of the song.
To request permission for use of an accompaniment trax from The
Right Trax, ChoralTrax series,
or instrumental book, or to request use of non-musical
copyrighted material, please submit your request at:
musicservices.org
(link
opens in a new window)
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What to include
Each time you submit a request for a license,
be sure to include the following information:
- The exact name of the song and copyright information
- The 12-digit UPC (barcode) number of the CD, cassette
or printed music that you wish to duplicate or use
as a master
- Your name, phone fax (if available) and physical
address
- Church/Organization name (if applicable)
- A brief description of your intended use of the
song
- Number of copies that you will be printing/replicating/duplicating
- Total time of your project (if the material is
part of an audio or video production)
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Important Exceptions:
Studio Series recordings are not
available to be licensed for use in creating recordings
or other copying. Please explore our Right Trax line of
solo trax for creating custom recordings.
Brooklyn Tabernacle Music recordings are
owned by The Brooklyn Tabernacle. We are not able to grant
master use licenses for these recordings. At the time of this
posting, the church is not granting permission for custom
recordings using the original trax.
For most applications, artwork associated with our musicals
and collections is available for use royalty-free when used
to promote a performance of the musical or collection. To
find out more about clip art, visit the
clip art section of wordmusic.com.
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To expedite your licensing requests,
please provide complete information about your project.
Providing complete information about your project and the
copyrighted material you intend to use greatly speeds up the
licensing process. If the information you submit is incomplete,
the process of issuing licenses can take several weeks.
Please note that copyright owners reserve the right to sometimes
deny licensing requests for a variety of reasons.
Be sure to start your licensing process well in advance of
your deadline
for manufacturing of your final project. |
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What to include
Each time you submit a request for a license, be
sure to include the following information:
- The exact name of the song and copyright information
- The 12-digit UPC (barcode) number of the CD, cassette
or printed music that you wish to duplicate or use as a
master
- Your name, phone fax (if available) and physical address
- Church/Organization name (if applicable)
- A brief description of your intended use of the song
- Number of copies that you will be printing/replicating/duplicating
- Total time of your project (if the material is part of
an audio or video production)
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"Outside" Copyrights
An "outside" copyright is a song or other copyrighted material
that appears in a Word Music publication, but that we do not own.
Word Music licenses the use of these songs for print publication
from their song owners when we create the product that you purchase.
However, our license is non-transferrable.
If you need a license for copyrighted material
(including
songs and
drama) that appears in a Word Music publication, but is owned by other
publishing companies, you will require that third party's
and/or others' additional permission.
Word Music makes no representation or warranty as to your proposed
use of any such material.
Word Music cannot grant permission for songs
or anything else that has third party content outside of our
control. Please contact the appropriate parties for licensing
requests.
Churches wishing to use lyrics in projection, song sheets
or bulletins are encouraged to visit www.ccli.com for
information on the Church Copyright License.
Word Music is a strong supporter of CCLI.
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The information on this page
is provided as a public service for church musicians
seeking information about copyright. Word Music makes no warranty,
express or implied, nor assumes any responsibility in the use of
this service or its contents for its accuracy, completeness, currency,
its use for any general of particular purpose, nor that such items
or use of such items would not violate or infringe rights of others.
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