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Copyright
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) 
 An organization of "U.S. composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers of every kind of music." ASCAP "protects the rights of its members by licensing and distributing royalties for the non-dramatic public performances of their copyrighted works." The site contains a "database of song titles licensed by ASCAP," articles and tips about songwriting and working in the music business, and more. http://www.ascap.com/ Topics: Music, Musicians Last updated May 28, 2005 DigitalConsumer.org
This group organized in response to the recording industry's growing use of encryption and copyright law changes to prevent any copying (including fair use copying) of music CDs (compact discs). They are "advocating a Consumer Technology Bill of Rights that will positively assert a consumer's rights to fair use." The Web site provides background material on the law, proposed legislation, and what consumers can do about it. http://digitalconsumer.org/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Industries, Intellectual Property, Media, Music Last updated May 3, 2004 MLA: Copyright for Music Librarians
Contains information on "pending legislation, news, and litigation and its impact on music libraries." Includes news, guidelines "relevant to music and education as adopted by professional organizations," FAQs, related links, and a bibliography. Searchable. From the Music Library Association (MLA). http://www.lib.jmu.edu/org/mla/ Topics: Intellectual Property, Music Last updated Apr 7, 2005 MPA Directory of Music Publishers
The alphabetical list of publishers provides contact information and the names of the copyright imprints they handle. There's also an alphabetical list of the imprints with links back to the publisher list. The site has links to online resources for music and music copyright information. From the Music Publishers' Association. http://www.mpa.org/agency/pal.html Topics: Intellectual Property, Music Last updated Sep 13, 2000 Music Publishers' Association: Copyright Search Information Resource Guide
A short, clear guide for "publisher/copyright information to locate a piece of music, ... to obtain the necessary permission to perform or arrange it," or to acquire permission to reprint lyrics in for-profit works. Features links to a directory of music publishers and an index of publisher imprints. Also includes "links to various other organizations' web sites which offer useful search tools." From the Music Publishers' Association of the United States. http://www.mpa.org/copyright/copysearch.html Topics: Intellectual Property, Music Last updated Nov 23, 2004 Piracy: Online and on the Street
Arguments against music file-sharing as presented by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which calls this practice "online piracy." Includes a discussion of copyright, possible penalties for file-sharing, instructions for reporting violations, news, and information about the RIAA's efforts to bring lawsuits against individual computer users who are file-sharing. Features tips for consumers on how to identify pirated sound recordings. http://www.riaa.com/physicalpiracy.php Topics: Intellectual Property, Internet, Music Last updated Jun 23, 2007 The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization
Founded by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II to administer and promote "entertainment copyrights through stage productions, orchestral and vocal performances and music publishing," this site also provides production requirements, musical numbers, and discography information on dozens of Broadway and film musicals. Song title searches produce detailed lists of authorized recordings, such as nearly two hundred versions of "White Christmas." Includes brief biographies of composers and writers, as well as show plot synopses. http://www.rnh.com/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Holidays & Observances, Intellectual Property, Music, Musical Genres, Performing Arts Last updated Sep 9, 2008 |
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