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It is illegal to download sheet music which is in copyright from the Internet unless this is through an authorized digital retailer.

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For requests relating to permission to use John’s sheet music, please visit Publishers’ Licensing Services Ltd. (www.plsclear.com). Good information about various uses of copyright material is also available from John’s publisher: Oxford University Press – Music Rights, or for questions not answered by either of the above sites you can email [email protected].

Version @ 11.08.2017 – prepared by Simon Wright at Oxford University Press

What is ‘copyright’? Put simply, copyright is a law found in most countries of the world which states that the creators of artistic works own their creations – those creations are their ‘intellectual property’. As with any other form of property, intellectual property must not be stolen, or used by others without the consent of the creators or without any reward being offered. Inevitably, over the 300 or so years of the development of copyright law, it has become more complex. Today, a more specific description would be to say that copyright is an exclusive property right, granted in law which protects the economic and other interests of composers, writers, artists, photographers, publishers, and those involved in media and entertainment. The relevant legislation in the UK is the 1988 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, and there is similar legislation in most other countries. Copyright ensures both that creators are able to enjoy protection and financial reward from the use of their work by other people, and that their publishers are able to continue funding new publications. What is protected by copyright? UK legislation protects literary, dramatic, and musical works, databases, artistic works, films, sound recordings, broadcasts, and published editions. UK legislation protects literary, dramatic, and musical works, databases, artistic works, films, sound recordings, broadcasts, and published editions. What is the term of copyright protection for musical and literary works? In the European Union, these types of works are protected by copyright during the writers’ lifetimes and for seventy years after their death. In the case of a co-written work, the copyright protection period comprises the lifetime and seventy years after the death of the last surviving writer (the whole work is protected for that period, not just the part of it contributed by that last surviving writer). Term of copyright varies in other territories. All musical works by John Rutter are protected by copyright in all territories. In the European Union, these types of works are protected by copyright during the writers’ lifetimes and for seventy years after their death. In the case of a co-written work, the copyright protection period comprises the lifetime and seventy years after the death of the last surviving writer (the whole work is protected for that period, not just the part of it contributed by that last surviving writer). Term of copyright varies in other territories. All musical works by John Rutter are protected by copyright in all territories. So some music may not be ‘in copyright’? That is correct. The commonly used term for a piece of music that is out of copyright is ‘a public domain work’ or a work that is ‘in the public domain’. Public domain works may be freely used, without licence. Care should be taken, however: certain works which are ‘public domain’ in one territory may be ‘in copyright’ in another. This anomaly is caused by differences in legislation, territory by territory. If in doubt, check with the music publisher of the music edition concerned. That is correct. The commonly used term for a piece of music that is out of copyright is ‘a public domain work’ or a work that is ‘in the public domain’. Public domain works may be freely used, without licence. Care should be taken, however: certain works which are ‘public domain’ in one territory may be ‘in copyright’ in another. This anomaly is caused by differences in legislation, territory by territory. If in doubt, check with the music publisher of the music edition concerned. What about new editions of public domain works (for example, John Rutter’s edition of Fauré’s Requiem)? Many public domain works have been published in new, modern editions. A new edition will always have elements within it which are protected by copyright (for example, the critical commentary, completion of incomplete movements) and advice concerning the rights in individual editions should always be sought from the publisher concerned.

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Many public domain works have been published in new, modern editions. A new edition will always have elements within it which are protected by copyright (for example, the critical commentary, completion of incomplete movements) and advice concerning the rights in individual editions should always be sought from the publisher concerned. How can I identify the copyright owner of a particular piece of music, or the writer’s representative? Printed music will usually carry a copyright line containing the universal copyright symbol (©) and the name of the rights owner. CD labels and streaming websites will often identify the music publisher of individual tracks. In the UK the Music Publishers Association maintains a directory of music publisher members which includes contact details. The copyright in most works by John Rutter is controlled by Oxford University Press ([email protected]). Printed music will usually carry a copyright line containing the universal copyright symbol (©) and the name of the rights owner. CD labels and streaming websites will often identify the music publisher of individual tracks. In the UK the Music Publishers Association maintains a directory of music publisher members which includes contact details. The copyright in most works by John Rutter is controlled by Oxford University Press ([email protected]). Where can I obtain further information about copyright? In the UK, the Copyright Hub is a comprehensive resource, as is the website of the Intellectual Property Office.

Obtaining music

Can I photocopy or scan sheet music? If the music and/or the printed edition of the music is in copyright then a licence from the copyright owner or their representative is normally required; most publishers will consider requests on a case-by-case basis, and will grant licences where necessary. The Music Publishers Association in the UK issues a Code of Fair Practice on copying music, listing many cases where a licence is not required. Beyond this, unlicensed copying of sheet music damages the income and work of composers and music publishers, and is illegal. For information about making copies of John Rutter’s music please contact [email protected] . If the music and/or the printed edition of the music is in copyright then a licence from the copyright owner or their representative is normally required; most publishers will consider requests on a case-by-case basis, and will grant licences where necessary. The Music Publishers Association in the UK issues a Code of Fair Practice on copying music, listing many cases where a licence is not required. Beyond this, unlicensed copying of sheet music damages the income and work of composers and music publishers, and is illegal. For information about making copies of John Rutter’s music please contact [email protected] I want to acquire downloads of sheet music from the Internet. Is this legal? It is illegal to download sheet music which is in copyright from the Internet unless this is through an authorized digital retailer. Downloading sheet music illegally severely damages the work, reputation, and income of composers and music publishers and so you should only acquire downloads if you are certain that the site offering the service is legitimate.

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It is illegal to download sheet music which is in copyright from the Internet unless this is through an authorized digital retailer. Downloading sheet music illegally severely damages the work, reputation, and income of composers and music publishers and so you should only acquire downloads if you are certain that the site offering the service is legitimate. Can I borrow or hire music from libraries or other choirs and orchestras? It is legal to acquire music in this way for public performance and private use, but not to do so in order to make a recording. It is legal to acquire music in this way for public performance and private use, but not to do so in order to make a recording. How do I hire/rent music? Music publishers commonly place certain types of music on hire (usually, full scores and orchestral parts, and vocal scores). Many publishers, including Oxford University Press, use a centralized tool called zinfonia to facilitate enquiries, fee quotations, and ordering. In the UK, the Music Publishers Association issues guidelines on hiring music. For further information about hiring John Rutter’s music please contact [email protected].

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