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  2. Begin by filling in the date at the top of the contract, followed by the name and address of the Music Director. Ensure all details are accurate for clarity.
  3. In Section 2, outline the specific services expected from the Music Director, including rehearsal times and any special performances. Use our platform's text fields to input this information easily.
  4. Complete Section 3 by specifying the term of employment, including start and end dates. This is crucial for defining the duration of the contract.
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  6. Review Sections 6 through 13 carefully, ensuring all legal terms are understood. Utilize our platform’s commenting feature if you need to clarify any points with your team.
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Generally, the IRS looks at three areas: Behavioral Control, Financial Control, and Type of Relationship. In most cases, church musicians do not pass the test of being an independent contractor because of the control that the employer exercises over the musicians work.
And in Nehemiah 11:22b-23 says of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God. For it was the Kings commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for everyday. Yes these guys were employed to do Gods work.
Church Musician Salary in California Annual SalaryMonthly Pay Top Earners $67,602 $5,633 75th Percentile $49,300 $4,108 Average $51,077 $4,256 25th Percentile $45,900 $3,825
A music production contract is a legally binding agreement that outlines the rights, responsibilities, and remuneration between the producer and the other parties involved. This contract can include recording artists, record companies, and in some cases, production companies.
Project/band contract This contract will include information such as the artists stage names, income distribution, band member rights, songwriting rights, termination of band members, voting rights, and possession of the equipment.
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Out of all of the types of music contracts, co-publishing (co-pub) agreements are the most frequently used. Under this agreement, the music publishing company and the artist are partners, and both parties co-own the copyrights to the music. Terms can vary widely, but a 50/50 split is common.
Under the exclusive agreement, the songwriter agrees to assign all compositions written during a specified term (for example, 2 years from January 1 or 1 year with four options), with the guarantee of a share of the income generated and usually a proviso for weekly or monthly payments.

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