Music

The following sites provide some guidance for the use of music in performances, projects, and publications.

• Digital Audio Reserves: Copyright Policy

• Copyright Resource Center -- Music Publishers' Association of the United States and others.

• Historical Recording Coalition for Access and Preservation (HRCAP) -- "Established in 2008 to advocate for changes in U.S. copyright law to enable better preservation of and access to America’s rich recorded heritage, without harming the legitimate interests of creators."

• Licensing and/or Performing Arts Organizations
  • ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers). ACE Title Search
  • BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.). Repertoire Search.
  • SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers). SESAC Repertory.
  • For brief explanation, see UT Austin's Permissions page (scroll down to Music Performance).
  • Music Performance Licenses (Brown) -- Summarizes the benefits and limitations of university ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC's licenses.

• Music Publishers Association Copyright Resource Center -- Extensive site for printed music. Includes Music Publishing and You, Copyright Search Center, licensing organization, forms for requesting permissions, FAQs, guides, and links to other copyright information.

• PD Info: Music in the Public Domain -- Explains PD and helps identify public domain songs and music. Points to other resources. Also discusses royalty-free music (for presentations, advertising, etc.).