NFHS Copyright

NFHS Copyright Resources

The NFHS will continue to create and update resources as they become available. The resources below are designed to be educational in nature and are not to be used as legal advice. It is important to consult your own legal counsel prior to taking copyright action. 

Administrators

Copyright compliance is an essential part of protecting every school and program. Found here are the tools that ADs will need to be fully compliant while using music and other copyrighted materials in games, concerts, productions, and/or other middle and high school activities.

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Educational Resources

Copyright law is complex and nuanced. Luckily, the NFHS has compiled a set of resources designed to simplify this subject for any audience. Whether you are a Music Teacher, Spirit Coach, School Administrator, Theatre Director, or Speech & Debate Coach, the resources found here will help you find exactly what you need!

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Copyright Law Review

Copyright is a legal protection for original works that gives creators exclusive rights to use and share their work. Content users must receive this explicit permission from creators and/or owners. “Fair use” provisions allow limited use of copyrighted materials for specific purposes. These laws serve to both incentivize the creation of new works and ensure that creators are credited and rewarded for their contributions.

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Public Performance

Music, like any other property, is owned by the copyright owner. When music is played outside of certain educational exemptions (17 U.S.C. §110(1)), a public performance license is needed.

Click here to review the licenses offered by five (5) US-based Performing Rights Organizations (PROs). Each offers affordable blanket licenses that cover their entire catalogue.

Copyright Articles

Interested in digging a little deeper? Check out this collection of articles, which have been curated to provide more detailed information on a variety of topics. From one-pagers with simplified content to detailed information about specific scenarios related to copyright compliance, these articles may help you find exactly what you’re looking for!

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