How to Obtain Photocopy PermissionWhy do I need this?
Generally, when a piece of music goes out of print,
permission can be obtained from its publisher to make legal
photocopies. This process works only if you have access to an
original. Sometimes a royalty/rights fee is required; each piece of
music is different and this is determined by the publisher, the owner of
those rights. The end result is that when you are done, you will have
an official letter from the publisher authorizing your ownership of the
photocopies (which we hope you will keep on file where you store the
music in question).
Facts you need
before you start
All publishers
will want this information:
Your
name and address
Your phone number /fax number
Your organization's name and
address (school, church, other?)
Your organization's phone number /
fax number
The title of the music
The publisher's catalog
number, if known
The composer and/or arranger of the music
The
voicing or instrumentation of the music
How many copies you need,
how many you already have
Why you need them (competition, concert,
personnel increase)
Some publishers will want:
A photocopy of the title page containing the composer
information at the top and the copyright information at the bottom
(make sure the copyright info is included - it's what the publisher
needs to track the rights)
Your deadline, if there is one
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