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Before you submit your request, please familiarize yourself with the different licensing request types

⚠️ Important Note on Rights: Licensing for Arrangements, Sub-Outs, and Print applies strictly to Sheet Music / Print Rights (reproducing written musical notation or lyrics). These do not cover or grant Synchronization (TV/film/video) or Master Use (using a specific audio recording) rights.

🎼 Sheet Music & Print Licensing (Written Notation & Lyrics)

Arrangement: Creating a new physical or digital sheet music version of an existing song.

Sub-Out: Selling your original sheet music arrangement of an existing copyrighted composition.

Print: Using copyrighted lyrics or music notation in a printed or digital publication (such as a book, textbook, or magazine).

Photocopy: Requests to make photocopies of compositions that are no longer in print. Not for festival/adjudication copies.

Adjudication/Festival: Photocopies of compositions for the purposes of adjudication/examination.

💿 Audio & Visual Licensing (Recordings & Media)

Mechanical: An audio recording of a composition on a CD, digital download, or streaming format. (Note: This does not cover the use of an existing master recording.)

Synchronization: An audiovisual recording of a composition on a DVD, digital download, or streaming format. (Note: This does not cover sync licensing for master recordings, which must be secured separately.)

Performance: Public performance of copyrighted material (Alfred Music only).

Name of the person submitting this request

Please let us know if you need permission for regions outside of the U.S. and Canada.

If you aren't sure exactly which category to select, just choose the closest match. Please note that Festival/Adjudication permission is limited to music that is out of print.

Include a list of all song titles and composers using parentheses for each song or movement. E.g., (Over the Rainbow - Arlen and Harburg).

Please provide the complete copyright information as shown on the first page of the original material about which you are requesting permission. If you do not have it, please put NA.

Publisher

What is the name of the choir, band, or school performing this? Arrangement licenses are valid for one specific group only, so we need the exact name of the performing ensemble.

How many performers are in this specific group? (e.g., 40 singers, 60 band members). This helps us determine the correct scope for your license.

Who is writing this custom arrangement? Please provide their first and last name. (Note: If you are not requesting an arrangement, type N/A).

Please provide the name and email address of the individual who will be signing the agreement. If left blank, all communication will be sent to the email address where the request originated.

E.g., marching band, show choir, barber shop, etc.

Format (Streaming, Digital, DVD/CD)

It is mandatory that we have the number of copies you are seeking clearance to distribute over the term of the license agreement.

**Please note that company policy prohibits us from issuing any license for unsecure digital media

Any additional comments necessary to explain the purpose of the request and the intended use of our material

E.g., Trumpet 1 - 2 copies, Trombone - 1 copy, etc.

Product Title

Are you charging for tickets? Please enter the ticket price. If the event is free or funded by donations, simply type '$0' or 'Free/Donation'.

When will this be performed, recorded, or broadcast? Please provide exact dates. If you do not have exact dates locked in yet, an estimated month and year will work!

Total Number of Performances

Size of venue (number of seats):

Author

Estimated Date of Publication

Title of the publication where the material will appear

Please add any comments necessary to explain the purpose of the request and the intended use for our material.

Where is the performance taking place? Please list the name of the school, church, theater, or concert hall. If this is strictly a digital release, please write 'Online/Virtual'

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