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Can I make copies of printed music?

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United Kingdom
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Although reaching for the photocopier may be tempting when budgets are tight, make sure you’re acting legally when you have reason to copy printed music. Those who infringe copyright can face civil legal action as well as criminal prosecution. Unauthorised copying of music deprives composers and publishers of the income that they have worked hard for, and devalues their work. By respecting copyright law, you are supporting the creators of the music you love to play, and encouraging more composers to make a living writing new music for brass bands.

What is copyright?

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United Kingdom
GB
This resource is about the basics of Copyright and covers some of the definitions and legal frameworks you may need to know to have an understanding of the law around copyright. It’s ideal for someone without any in-depth knowledge of copyright law, who is looking to find clarity on what they are and aren’t able to do with copyrighted material in a musical setting.