Music
Copying Music
Must I get permission to ...
- Scan or make photocopies of copyrighted music?
- Print worship aids or programs containing copyrighted works for use in liturgies or prayer services as long as they are not sold?
- Print song sheets with just the words to copyrighted songs?
- Make a transparency, a slide or an electronic file of a copyrighted work for projection?
- Make a photocopy of a copyrighted work for my accompanist in order to sing a solo?
- Make audio or video recordings of worship services available on the Internet?
- Make videos of worship services or special musical presentations?
... YES, you must request permission and/or secure licenses from the copyright owner prior to making any of the copies or duplications described above. Not to do so is unethical.
Please read the Diocesan Guidelines on Copyright (40k PDF)
