Can schools perform copyrighted music?

Rob Kasunic, principal legal advisor for the U.S. Copyright Office, cites Section 110, which allows for “performance or display” of copyrighted works “in the course of face-to-face teaching activities of a nonprofit educational institution.” This exemption, for example, makes it permissible for teachers to play …

Can Musicals be copyrighted?

The vast majority of musicals contained in these web pages are protected by Copyright. According to Copyright Law, no public performance or reading of a protected musical or any part of that musical may be given without prior authorisation from the Copyright Holder or their authorised agent.

How do you get rights to musicals?

To obtain the rights to produce a play or musical, complete the following steps:

1. Play Title.
2. Producing organization.
3. Place of performance (City, State & Theatre)
4. Seating capacity.
5. Ticket prices.
6. Nonprofit or for-profit group.
7. Number of performances.
8. Performance dates.

What musicals are public domain?

Musicals — A-Pictures

• Black Tights (1960) Color, 120m.
• Dixiana (1930) Part color, 100m.
• Doll Face (1945) 79m.
• The Fabulous Dorseys(1947) 89m.
• Glorifying the American Girl (1929) 95m.
• The Great Gabbo (1929) 95m.
• Happy Go Lovely (1951) 98m.
• The Inspector General (1949) Color, 102m.

Do schools need a Licence to play music?

A PRS for Music Licence is required for the non-curricular use of copyrighted music in schools. The PRS for Music administers the performance right on behalf of music composers, songwriters and publishers.

Who owns the rights to Broadway musicals?

There are three major agencies that control these rights in the U.S.: SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers), ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Author and Publishers) and BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.)

Are Broadway shows copyrighted?

Broadway on Broadway® is a registered trademark of the Broadway League and the Times Square District Management Association, Inc.

Can high schools do six the musical?

Legally, high schools can perform any musical that’s available for licensing. Of course, if you’re a drama teacher or director, you know it’s never that simple! There are many different stakeholders at play — parents, teachers, kids, principals, and school-board officials, to name a few.