30 Mar 01 - 05:08 PM (#429537) Subject: Copyright-How do you know who has it? From: gaelicconquest Hi everyone.I am putting on a school musical and somebody suggested that we make a video and CD of it to sell to raise funds for the school.I know this raises copyright issues.How much does it cost to acquire the copyright of a tune?Thanks for any help. |
30 Mar 01 - 05:15 PM (#429540) Subject: RE: Help: Copyright-How do you know who has it? From: MMario to acquire the copyright - depends. To record a performance check out "mechanical copyright" - works out to roughly 8 cents a copy in the US. plus possibly a performance fee |
30 Mar 01 - 05:58 PM (#429564) Subject: RE: Help: Copyright-How do you know who has it? From: mousethief I assume you have scripts and scores? Who owns the copyright on those? Call their main office and talk to the person there. My suggestion, for all it's worth. Alex |