Copying of Musical Works
Special rules apply to the copying of musical works:
- For academic purposes, a faculty member may make multiple copies of not more than 10% of an entire musical work, as long as the copying is not for a performance, does not comprise an entire performable unit (i.e. section, movement, aria etc.), and only one copy per student is made.
- A faculty member may make a single copy of an entire sound recording from the College’s or her/his collection in order to construct aural exercises or examinations for class, which may be maintained by the College or by the instructor.
- A faculty member may have students record a music class in its entirety for their personal use.
- For academic purposes, a faculty member preparing for class or conducting research may duplicate a single copy of an entire performable unit if the unit is unavailable except in a larger unit or if it is out of print.
- A faculty member may make a single copy of recordings of performances by students for evaluation or rehearsal purposes. The recording may be retained by the College or by the faculty member.
- A faculty member may not make copies of printed sheet music to substitute for the purchase of sheet music, except in an emergency.
- Copying may not be used to create, replace or substitute for anthologies, compilations or collective works.
- Copying of consumable items, such as workbooks and tests is not permitted without permission.
- Copying may not be made for performance purposes or to substitute for the purchase of music, except as set out above.
- Copying of a musical work may otherwise be permitted if it meets the fair use test set out above or if the faculty member obtains permission for the use.
