Agreement Between Composers, Vocalists and Musicians to Write, Produce and Record Holiday Recording with Profits to go to Charities
What this document covers
This Agreement Between Composers, Vocalists, and Musicians to Write, Produce and Record a Holiday Recording is a legally binding document that outlines the terms and conditions for a collaborative music project aimed at creating a holiday album. The form specifies the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved, ensuring that profits from the album are directed to charity. This agreement is distinct in its focus on charity donations and collaboration among artists, which may not be covered in standard music production agreements.
Form components explained
- Identification of all parties involved, including composers, vocalists, musicians, and producers.
- Details about the holiday recording project and the companies involved in its marketing.
- Grant of rights to each artist to administer and exploit the songs and recordings.
- Schedule for disbursement of gross revenue to specified music charities.
- Copyright ownership and enforcement rights among the artists.
- Procedure for mandatory arbitration in case of disputes.
When to use this form
This form should be used when multiple artists, including composers, vocalists, and musicians, wish to collaborate on a holiday recording project. It is necessary when artists intend to produce an album, make a charitable contribution from the proceeds, and need a clear agreement to delineate their rights and responsibilities. This agreement helps in avoiding misunderstandings and ensures that all profits are appropriately allocated to the chosen music charities.
Who should use this form
- Composers looking to collaborate with other musicians on a holiday project.
- Vocalists and musicians willing to participate in a Christmas or holiday album.
- Producers facilitating the production and marketing of the holiday recording.
- Artists aiming to support charitable causes through their musical contributions.
Instructions for completing this form
- Identify all the parties involved by stating their full names and roles (composers, vocalists, musicians, producers).
- Enter the date the agreement is being made and the intended marketing company details.
- Specify the unique aspects of the holiday project, including the number of digital download cards.
- Attach Exhibits A, B, and C that detail the addresses of the artists and the charities involved in the project.
- Ensure all parties sign and date the document to validate the agreement.
Does this form need to be notarized?
This form does not typically require notarization to be legally valid. However, some jurisdictions or document types may still require it. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, available 24/7 for added convenience.
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Typical mistakes to avoid
- Failing to properly identify all parties involved, leading to potential disputes.
- Not specifying the distribution of profits or forgetting to list the charities in Exhibit B.
- Neglecting to include the appropriate exhibits that provide crucial information.
- Missing signatures from one or more artists, which may invalidate the agreement.
Benefits of using this form online
- Convenient access to customizable templates tailored for holiday recording projects.
- Ease of collaboration, allowing all artists to review and sign the agreement digitally.
- Reliability of having a legally vetted document that meets the necessary formalities.
- Quick turnaround time in completing and finalizing agreements.
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Composers write, direct, and create music for various genres. They may produce compositions, scores, and arrangements for theatre, film, television, and even video games. Composers have an excellent musical ear and often advise musicians. They are typically skilled in one or more instruments.
A composer (Latin comp014dn014d; literally "one who puts together") is a person who writes music, especially classical music in any form, including vocal music (for a singer or choir), instrumental music, electronic music, and music which combines multiple forms.Many composers are, or were, also skilled performers of music.
Max Richter. Eric Whitacre. David Lang. Lang's The Little Match Girl Passion, Via Amazon.com. John Corigliano. John Corigliano's Symphony No. Judd Greenstein. Judd Greenstein's Now Ensemble, Via Amazon.com.
Remember: You'll need an early exposure to music and a bachelor's degree in composition, songwriting, film scoring or another related major to work as a composer. Music composers and directors overall earn a median salary of $49,630, as of May 2018.
