Music Information Form
Music copyright and licensing is a very important part of putting on a new piece of choreography, so we need to know something about the music you are going to use. Please fill in this form with your application; the easiest way is to do it on screen then send us the file, but you can print it out and send it by post, if you like.
How to use this form electronically:
· Use space bar to tick/untick a box. You can also click on it to tick/untick.
· Use the TAB key to move to the next field (and SHIFT+TAB to go back).
· Start typing when the field is highlighted.
· Save the form with your last name in the filename, e.g. <Smith Music Information-form.doc>
· Either print or email the form back to us.
A / SECTION A : Your details1 / Participant name (as it will appear in all print material):
2 / The title of your original dance (not the title of the song. As it will appear in program):
3 / The name of the choreographer of your dance:
4 / About your music
Please tick the answer that applies
From a commercial CD, or legitimate online purchase – skip to section B
Music you composed/produced yourself? – skip to section C
Music composed/produced by a friend who has said you can use the music for this event? – skip to section C
I am going to use live accompaniment – skip to section D
B / SECTION B: Details of music from a commercial CD, or legitimate online purchase
a) / Title of the song you are using:
b) / Name of the original composer:
c) / Duration of the song or excerpt of a song that you are using MAX 1 MINUTE AND 30 SECONDS:
C / SECTION C: Details of music that you have composed/produced yourself
If you have composed or produced the music yourself, please tick the box on the left to acknowledge the following statement, then sign and date the form.
In signing this form, I declare that the music I am submitting for this event was composed by me, and does not include any sections of music or lyrics by other people without their permission in writing.
a) Title of song:
b) Length of song MAX 1 MINUTE AND 30 SECONDS:
c) Your name as you would like it to appear on any credits/program notes:
D SECTION D: Details of music composed or produced by a friend/colleague or other collaborator
If you are going to use music composed or produced by a friend/colleague, please tick the box on the left to acknowledge the following statement, then sign and date the form.
I have attached a statement from the composer/producer of this work giving their written permission for me to use this music for my choreography at this event.
a) Title of song:
b) Length of song MAX 1 MINUTE AND 30 SECONDS:
c) Composer/producer name as they would like it to appear on any
credits/program notes:
E / SECTION E: Live accompaniment
If you intend to use live accompaniment, please tick the box on the left to acknowledge the following statement, then sign and date the form.
I confirm that I will be using live accompaniment for this event. I understand that I must supply all my own musician(s) and instrument(s).
a) Title of song:
b) Length of song MAX 1 MINUTE AND 30 SECONDS:
c) Composer:
d) Name of performing musician:
e) Instrument:
F / Other information
Please use the box below if there is anything else you think we ought to know about the music you are going to use:
G / Teacher signature
Please print out this form and sign it. If you are sending it electronically, the email can act as your electronic signature.
Signed:
Dated:
H / Notes
· The music must not exceed 1 minute and 30 seconds. Any submitted music that exceeds 1 minute and 30 seconds will be rejected and a version of 1 minute and 30 seconds or under must be re-submitted within a week of notification.
· The music can be submitted in either audio CD format, or by email, with MP3 files preferred.
· Please note that only “topping and tailing edits” of recordings is permissible. There should be no “internal” cuts to the music as this may constitute an infringement of copyright.
· All music will be trialled prior to the event.
All music submissions and files should be clearly titled, as follows:
· Participant’s name (first, then last).
· Name of their solo.
A completed copy of this form accompanied by a clearly marked exact recording of your music (with any cuts or fades already edited in) must be received by the RAD office no later than Friday, March 9, 2018. No exceptions. No music substitutions will be accepted once submitted. Please note: CDs and Mass Storage Devices will NOT be returned.
Please submit to:
Royal Academy of Dance Canada
1210 Sheppard Ave East, Suite 601
Toronto, Ontario M2K 1E3
Tel: 416.489.2813 Ext. 232
Toll Free: 1.888.709.0895 Ext 228 (Brenda Stykes) or 230 (Bethany Lifeso)
Email: