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The document is an Assignment and Agreement for the Sale of a Musical Composition between a Composer and a Publisher. It outlines the transfer of rights to a specific song or musical composition from the Composer to the Publisher in exchange for payment. The agreement includes terms regarding royalties, representations and warranties by the Composer, payment schedules, and arbitration procedures for dispute resolution.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the agreement musical composition in the editor.
Begin by filling in the date of the agreement and the names and addresses of both the Composer and Publisher. Ensure all details are accurate for legal purposes.
In the Assignment section, specify the amount paid by the Publisher to the Composer. Clearly state the title of the Composition being sold.
For Royalties, indicate the royalty amount per printed copy sold. This ensures clarity on financial expectations between parties.
In Representations and Warranties, confirm that you have not assigned any rights to others regarding this Composition. This protects both parties legally.
Fill in payment terms under Payments, specifying how often royalties will be paid during copyright existence.
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What is the purpose of a composer?

In short, composers can write a variety of musical scores from full-length symphonies to solo piano pieces. The specific tasks that composers perform can include the following: Compose original music for various musical groups to perform, such as bands and orchestras. Create new compositions for existing music.

What is a word for a musical composition?

An arrangement of a musical composition is a reworking of a piece of music so that it can be played by a different instrument or combination of instruments from the original.

How much is a composer fee?

Break down of prices and commissions for music composer tiers Musi Composer TypeAverage Cost Hobbyist/Student Composer Negotiable (often barter or low fees) Indie/Freelance Composer $100 $500 per minute of music Boutique Composer Studios $500 $2,000+ per minute of music1 more row Jan 24, 2025

What is a composer agreement?

A short-form work made for hire (work-made-for-hire) agreement for a company to commission original music from a composer for use in an audiovisual production. While drafted in favor of the company, this Standard Document aims to be reasonable and includes provisions commonly negotiated in composer agreements.

What is the difference between composer and arrangement?

The main differentiation resides in they way of work: a music composer start with a blank canvas and create a new song from scratch, while arrangers start to work from an existing piece. Both of them need to be creative in their own way.

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