As a church organist, can I photocopy OCP music to avoid turning pages during the service?

Yes, OCP does allow for photocopying one (1) copy for that purpose.

Can I reprint the words of an OCP copyrighted song in a wedding program?

Certainly, but you must first secure permission to do so. Call customer service at 1-800-548-8749.

Do we need permission to project songs on an overhead for Sunday liturgies?

Yes, a Visual Presentation License is available for these purposes.

Does PrintandPraise.com include copyright permission (usually as a license) for the music downloads?

No. You must secure permission from the copyright holder in order to use the downloads available at PrintandPraise.com.

How do I know if a song is in the Public Domain?

The safest way to determine if a song is in the Public Domain is to search the records of the US Copyright Office in Washington, D.C.

How do I know which license is right for my church?

Please review the information on the Reprint Permissions page and LicenSingOnline.org. LicenSingOnline.org offers annual licenses and time-based licenses for churches. If you need a commmercial license, it can be purchased through OCP. If after reviewing this information you are still not sure which license is best for your community, please call customer service at 800-548-8749.

How do I know which license is right for my congregation?

Examine what material is likely to be copied and how that material will be used.

Do you prefer to include music in your weekly bulletin?
If so, an annual reprint license will allow you to reprint songs for the weekly bulletins, on seasonal song sheets, transparencies, or slides.

Do you tend to use the same songs often or perhaps you are considering creating your own church hymnal?
Our hymnal / songbook license allows you to make permanent copies of requested songs and it is good for the life of the copies.
OCP offers a wide variety of licenses to fit your specific needs.

Visit our licensing information page, or contact a customer service representative for more information.

I want to use songs with "New Dawn Music" or "NALR" in the copyright line. Are these licensed by OCP?

OCP owns and administers all music with New Dawn and NALR (North American Liturgy Resources) copyrights. Reprint permission for these copyrights is available from LicenSingOnline.

If a song is no longer in print, can it be reprinted without permission?

No, if a song has gone out of print you may request a "choral license" that allows the reprinting of a choral arrangement no longer in print from an existing copy. If published editions of a song are available, choral music may not be copied.

If a song or text appears in an OCP publication, does that mean it is covered by one of OCP’s licenses?

No, the texts, tunes and arrangements that appear in OCP products can come from other sources or publishers. Our licenses only cover works held under the copyright administration of OCP. To reproduce material held by other publishers, you must obtain permission directly from the publishers. To determine who the copyright holder is, read the copyright line at the bottom of the music.

Is it legal for me to copy a verse from a song to write in calligraphy?

Copyright law protects lyrics of a musical work. Permission must be secured from the copyright owner/publisher to use the lyrics for any purpose, including calligraphy.

Is it legal for me to make my own arrangement of a copyrighted song?

You cannot make arrangements of copyrighted Works without permission from the copyright holder/publisher.

What is a mechanical license?

A mechanical license grants a permission to record and manufacture a musical work upon payment of statutory royalty rates. This permission is granted for an original recording of a copyrighted song and does not cover the duplication of an existing and copyrighted recording.

The rate is currently .091 cents per song, per recording, which must be paid to the music publisher. The rate is higher for songs exceeding 5 minutes.

The statutory rate is set to increase every two years until the year 2008.

What music does OCP publish?

OCP publishes and represents a wide variety of music and worship materials. Here is a listing of some of the publishers we represent:

• OCP Publications
• North American Liturgy Resources
• NALR
• New Dawn Music
• Pastoral Press
• Trinitas
• Trinity Music
• Cooperative Ministries
• TEAM Publications
• St. Meinrad Archabbey
• Archdiocese of Miami
• St. Thomas More Group
• Ediciones Musical Pax - PPC
• San Pablo Comunicación, SSP
• Editorial Apostolado de la Prensa
• Ediciones Música-Liturgia y Oración
• Gooi en Sticht
• Instituto Superior Evengèlico
• De Estudios Teólogicos