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Dear Readers,
In the last Start A Choir issues, we addressed the problems created by "clueless behavior"
on the part of clergy, choir directors and church members, that ultimately ended up being "choir-killers". This issue includes a new set of anti-rules about actions of choir directors and musicians that can annoy and alienate the choir, and also be "choir-killers".
And so, click on this link find out some of the things NOT to do if you want to keep functioning in true teamwork with your choir. Hopefully, by avoiding these actions, YOU can avoid their
consequences in your choir.
Musicians and Choir Directors,
Start A Choir e-magazine would love to present a balanced perspective; you're welcome to add your comments
or write a rebuttal.
I’ll pray for you,
Marie
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March 15, 2007
Copyright Dialogue
submitted by website producer.
I wanted to ask you about copyright issues. I think I need to lock up the Performance section of my website because of Copyright, except for the older hymns. Are actual performances a Copyright issue? If
we record Choir performances of a contemporary song should I make it inaccessible to the general public?
ANY types of publication -- internet, practice tapes, photocopies, and performances -- are
a copyright issue. SOME hymns are covered by CCLI and other blanket-use copyrights but use must be reported; check your church's
contract. Music written before 1860 is NOT a copyright issue, unless there is a new edition, and new editions are usually
copyrighted. Church performances are considered "fair use" as long as you paid for all the scores you're using, but
making and/or publishing recordings can be off limits. Go to the copyright web page of the website, then check the
copyrights on the music you're using. Most new music copyrights are quite restrictive. I usually restrict "publication"
to my own compositions; that way I won't be suing myself . . .
I have one
section on the site (Special Music), where I have some professional sound tracks that only the choir can access. I’m not sure about the rest. My problem is that I am the pianist
and choir director so I am forced to pre-record the accompaniments because if I sit at the piano I can’t hear anything
the choir is doing.
These types
of recordings could probably be considered "fair use" but a copyright lawyer would probably sue if they thought
you or your church had any $$$ to sue for. At any rate, the rehearsal accompaniments should be destroyed
when you're done, and should never be distributed in any manner.
I’m trying to learn how to direct a choir & your site is very helpful.
Wonderful that you're working at it. So many performers think that they don't need to study directing just because
they know music. . . And then there's all the planning.
TGFM, (Thank
God
For Music)
Evelyn
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Dear Marie,
I need information on the duties of a choir president,
vice-president and duties of choir director so no one gets confused about their positions.
Thank you,
Organized Leader
Dear Organized,
The duties of choir officers and the choir director aren't always
the same from choir to choir. However there are suggested duties in the Practical Hints Page that can, and do, work. However, you and your group's abilities and preferences will have to be the final decision-makers.
I suggest that you all sit down together and decide who fits what job in the most efficient manner and then work from there.
I'll Pray for you.
Marie
Go to:
& Evelyn Pursley-Kopitzke
Ask Marie, Page Six, through Dec. 18, '05.
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