Permissions | SoundForth
If you’re wondering how to get permission to copy, record, arrange, or otherwise alter a copyrighted SoundForth product, you can find answers right here.
Look for the scenario that matches your situation, and you’ll find the licenses and other information that you need. Just click on the license, follow the instructions, and mail the license to SoundForth.
Mechanical license
When you are making an audio recording of a SoundForth copyrighted song, you need a mechanical license.
DPD (digital permanent download) license
When you wish to make a song available for individual download on the Internet, you need a DPD license, similar to a mechanical license.
Photocopy permission
When you would like to make copies of only one individual anthem from a SoundForth choral collection, you need photocopy permission.
Most of SoundForth's out-of-print octavos are available through www.sacredaudio.com for immediate download and printing. If you need further assistance after visiting www.sacredaudio.com, please contact our Permissions Coordinator at permissions@soundforth.com.
Print license
When you are making printed copies of a SoundForth copyrighted composition or arrangement in a book or other printed publication, you need a print license.
Permission to arrange, revoice, transpose, transcribe, or translate
When you want to arrange, revoice, transpose, transcribe, or translate a SoundForth copyrighted publication, you need permission.
Permission to copy for competition (judges’ copies)
When you need to make judges’ copies for a competition, you need permission. The copies must be destroyed following the competition.
Synchronization license
When you use a SoundForth copyrighted song in a motion picture, video, DVD, or anything that ‘synchronizes’ audio with visual, you need a synchronization license.
Orchestration license
If you would like to orchestrate one of SoundForth’s copyrighted publications, you need an orchestration license. To see a list of available orchestrations, please go to www.sacredaudio.com.
If you have a unique request, please e-mail the Permissions Coordinator of SoundForth (permissions@soundforth.com). Include your name, address, phone number, and a full description of the project.
SoundForth is a member of CCLI and OneLicense.net. Both of these organizations provide easy ways to license music for your worship service.
