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First off, does anyone know where I can find a recording of their arrangements of Carmina Burana?

Second, All I ever hear is that it is extremely difficult to get the rights for this music. How then did Blue Stars get the rights? I would LOVE to hear Carolina Crown do and entire show of CB (Can't you just hear O Fortuna with that hornline!!!?)

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Check amazon and yes, it’s on the no play list

Shouldn’t this be on the open class forum?

Is it that big of a deal?

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Is it that big of a deal?

Waffles! :tongue:

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Check amazon and yes, it’s on the no play list

Shouldn’t this be on the open class forum?

OK, so when was it placed on the "no play" list (and for that matter, what else is on this "list"?) or did Blue Stars decide to just buck the system in 2000?

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OK, so when was it placed on the "no play" list (and for that matter, what else is on this "list"?) or did Blue Stars decide to just buck the system in 2000?

This is what is currently on the "no play" list, from MFA: http://www.musicforall.org/resources/copyright/copyright-guide

1. "The Easter Symphony - Mvt. 2 (Death Tree)" by David Holsinger

(publisher instructed to deny requests to arrange 2nd Movement only)

2. Music and film scores by John Williams

3. Music and film scores by Thomas Newman

4. Music by Joaquin Rodrigo ("Concierto de Aranjuez")

5. Music by Charles Ives

6. Music by Morten Lauridsen (only published arrangements may be performed)

7. "God Bless America" by Irving Berlin

8. "Riverdance"

9. Music by Vincent Persichetti

10. The use of Literary Charaters (i.e. from "Where the Wild Things Are")

11. Music and stories of Dr. Seuss

12. "Symphony #3" by James Barnes

13. Works by David Maslanka (Mr. Maslanka will consider personally creating a new commissioned work or arrangements for your band.)

14. "Ritual Fire Dance" by Manuel de Falla

15. Music from any Disney Film less than six (6) months after the film's release.

16. "Carmina Burana" by Carl Orff

17. Music composed or performed by the rock group Van Halen.

18. "Escape From Plato's Cave," "David" and "Wait Of The World" by Stephen Melillo

19. "When David Heard" by Eric Whitacre

20. "Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings" by Eric Whitacre (all songs from this work)

21. "Threnody" by Jim Bonney

22. Music composed or performed by the rock group U2.

23. "Born To Run" and "Born In The U.S.A." by Bruce Springsteen

24. "Space Oddity" by David Bowie

25. "Welcome to the Black Parade" performed by My Chemical Romance

26. Music by Witold Lutoslawski (all requests will require the submission of the score for approval and may be denied)

27. "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi

28. Music by Prince (or the artist formerly known as....)

29. All music written/performed by Aerosmith

30. "Mission: Impossible Theme" by Lalo Schifrin

This is what is on the "may be denied, but may also be approved" list:

* Walt Disney Music: Music from movies released within the past 6 months may not be approved.

* Any music controlled by PolyGram UK (primarily music by Björk )

* Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber requires the approval of his UK office. You will be required to submit your score for approval. Allow a MINIMUM of 3 months from the time to submit your score.

* Music composed/performed by Queen. Hal Leonard is required to obtain permission from the copyright owner in the UK. Please allow a MINIMUM of 3 months from the time you submit your request.

* Music composed/performed by Sting and/or The Police

Operas intended for a complete show (mos. to approve)

"Boléro" by Maurice Ravel

"Turandot" by Giacomo Puccini

And finally, the following has "specific requirements":

Composers (all works):

* Robert Lamm

* James Pankow

* Prince

* John Lennon

* Led Zeppelin

Composers (specific works):

* Björk ("Joga" and "The Anchor Song")

* Paul McCartney (songs performed by The Beatles)

* Bruce Springsteen ("Born In The USA")

Publishers (collections in their entirety):

* Arc Music Group, including Goodman Music, Conrad Music, Sunflower Music, Jewel Music, Regent Music

Publishers (specific works):

* Paramount Pictures (specifically music including the "Mission: Impossible Theme", and music from "Forrest Gump" and "The Godfather" - music from all movies). If you choose to perform songs from other Paramount Pictures movies, please contact BOA as soon as possible so that we may confirm that licensing is available and appropriate for BOA.

* Walt Disney (specifically music from the motion picture "National Treasure"

Other Restricted Compositions:

* Music from any James Bond movie, regardless of publisher

* Music from any Paramount Pictures movie as stated above, regardless of publisher

* Any Beatles song written by John Lennon or Paul McCartney (see above)

* The song "Hotel California" (by the Eagles)

* The song "Break on Through" (and other songs by Jim Morrison)

* The song "Fly Like An Eagle" by Steve Miller

* Music from the Disney "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies

* "Brazil (Main Title)" by Michael Kamen

* "Barbarian Horde," "The Battle," and "Progeny" from the Motion Picture "Gladiator"

* "Sweet Home Chicago" by Woody Payne

* All works by Bruce Springsteen

* All works by AC/DC

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This is what is currently on the "no play" list, from MFA: http://www.musicforall.org/resources/copyright/copyright-guide

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26. Music by Witold Lutoslawski (all requests will require the submission of the score for approval and may be denied)

No Lutoslawski? But how will I ever fill in the gaps in my show based on contemporary Polish aleatoric music?

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We applied for, and received, copyright permission from the Orff Family to perform Carmina Burana in 1989 and 2000. Although I wasn't personally involved with that aspect of the corps during the 2000 season, I've been told that the corps' 1989 arrangements and performance helped in securing the necessary permission in 2000.

Brad Furlano

Executive Director

Blue Stars

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One thing to keep in mind though is that much of the music listed as "no-play" can often, and will often be granted permission, at high school, college, or drum corps level.

The funny thing about Carmina Burana is that it has been denied, yet the man's music was often written (although not in the case of this piece) for education/student purposes.

A lot of times people do not take the time, or start early enough to get the correct permissions to use the music.

I arranged a piece in 1998 from one of the Batman films and the director did not start seeking permission until the piece was being learned by the students. He did not hear back from the company until after we had changed the song. Even though the drill was written for Batman, I had to write a new arrangement of a different selection, using the Batman counts. Then we GOT permission for Batman, but stuck with the new piece.

There are pieces that will not be granted permission, but if the work is done, usually you can get what you need.

As for those pieces/composers that are typically listed as "no-play," here are some examples of where that rule goes out the window.

Music and film scores by John Williams-Since 1995 alone, over a dozen corps have performed his music.

Music and film scores by Thomas Newman-Spirit, Capital Sound, and Vanguard Cadets have used his music

Music by Joaquin Rodrigo ("Concierto de Aranjuez")- 1995 Madison Scouts, and close to 15 others

"Riverdance"-1997 Pioneer

Music by Vincent Persichetti-1988 Blue Knights

"Ritual Fire Dance" by Manuel de Falla-1994 Phantom

"Carmina Burana" by Carl Orff-Performed by many gourps

"Escape From Plato's Cave," "David" and "Wait Of The World" by Stephen Melillo-He let's you use his music if you cough up enough money, and he "approves" of your score, even though he doesn't know a great deal, or have much experience in the marching arts.

"Mission: Impossible Theme" by Lalo Schifrin

Just some thoughts/info on the subject.

If you are thinking about using ANY piece, start the process early, but don't give up or think it is impossible with most composers.

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