[Year 12 IPM] music copyright

[Donna Benjamin]

More on the copyright issue...

It would seem that it is possible for students to use and copy music
under certain circumstances.

Just Pay APRA for a licence.  It would seem that Govt schools may be
covered by a blanket agreement, but that needs to be double checked by
someone.

There's more detailed info in this PDF, 
Music Copyright for Schools
http://www.apra.com.au/music-users/downloads/schools_2006.pdf

and the following information can be found here:
http://www.apra.com.au/music-users/education_print/schools.asp#recording
        Recording/Copying Music and Sound Recordings: 
        AMCOS/ARIA Schools Recording Licence
        
        This agreement allows licensed schools to make recordings of
        AMCOS musical works and ARIA sound recordings to be distributed
        to students for educational purposes. Cost recovery of the blank
        tape or CD is allowed. Further details of the licence are in
        Music Copyright for Schools.
        
        The licence allows the making of audio and video recordings
        either of live performances on school premises, or copying
        existing sound recordings of music, for educational purposes. 
        
        The licence has recently been extended to also allow the
        synchronisation of music and sound recordings to film, such as
        the making of student films. These films may only be shown on
        school premises to members of the school community. Films made
        for film festivals or to be screened elsewhere require separate
        licensing or permissions.
        
        The AMCOS/ARIA licence now permits parents of students from
        licensed schools to make video recordings of their children’s
        performances, for example, at a school concert – for domestic
        viewing only.


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