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Re: Re: symphonic dances from West Side Story

Keith Williams wrote:  "I understand it may only be available in manuscript
form as it has not yet been published or copyrighted."


West Side Story was copyrighted back in the 50s when Bernstein wrote it.
That copyright never changes.  If a new arrangement is published it must be
licensed by the original copyright holder.  In the case of Bernstein's
music,
his estate keeps a firm grip on who is able to license the use of it.  It's
practically
impossible. This is why arrangements of his music are found in manuscript
and
not published.  Printed music is different then recorded music.  Once a
"new" piece
of music has been recorded, anyone can record it without permission. Of
course,
you must pay the publisher's fees. Copyright laws differ slightly from
country to country.
Be careful.......

Mark Freeh
New York City


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