[HANASHIR:16059] Re: Minchag for arrangements

[Robin Sparr <rssings...>]

Regarding Ellen's question about charging for arrangements:  The person 
who owns the music (Debbie) has control over it.  It is generally 
considered good form to get authorization from her to distribute 
anything (even for free).  I would suggest, Ellen, that you submit your 
arrangement to her or her publisher for approval and permission to 
distribute.  This came up about a year ago on another list, when a 
well-known arranger made available a lovely setting of someone else's 
song.  The "someone else" then demanded payment ($15) from all who had 
received the arrangement, and sent a cease-and-desist letter from his 
attorney to the arranger.  I encourage you all, in support of our 
gifted songwriters and musicians, to follow protocol when distributing 
any music.
-robin sparr-rothman

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