Re: Music and copyright

[Trevor Cunningham <tr_cunningham@xxxxxxxxx>]

Even for educators, the use of copyrighted music in the classroom is restricted.  I've heard that no more than 30-seconds of published music may be used in a lesson without written permission.  Here's a link to the University of Maryland University College's AUP and copyrighted material usage.  I would imagine this stems from federal regulations.  Also, it might not just be you who gets dinged, the organization hosting your presentation could be liable too, I would think.

"Emily L. Ferguson" <elf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> No, not sufficient. Whether it matters depends on the distribution 
> of your show and the music and your ethics.
>
> If you get caught it can be very expensive. If you ask, at least you 
> know whether you can afford it!
>
> How would you feel
>  if someone made a slide show of your photographs 
> to accompany their music and you found it on YouTube?
>
> Not good, right?
> -- 
> Emily L. Ferguson
> mailto:elf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 508-563-6822
> New England landscapes, wooden boats and races
> http://www.landsedgephoto.com
> http://e-and-s.instaproofs.com/



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