Copyright Information
Before downloading any lyrics or music from the web, check these links very carefully:
Copyright & Music--Fair Use. "Fair Use" for certain educational activities can be exempted from copyright laws, providing certain factors, explained on this page, are met.
Music and Fair Use
Non-lawyer summary of the fair use law.
ASCAP Licensing FAQ.
Check paragraph 2 which exempts certain kinds of activities from the definition of public performance (which does require permission), "Performances as part of face to face teaching activity at a non-profit educational institutions are also exempt."
Guidelines for Educational Uses of Music
A more detailed explanation of what constitutes educational activities or uses that fall with the exemption of copyright laws.
Other References
Copyright & Music
Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multi-Media
Widely quoted and use guidelines, adopted by numerous organizations and government bodies.
International Laws
WIPO. Follow the Intellectual Property links for Copyright (which governs musical works).
