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Licensing Performance Rights for the Web

I'm managing a web project for a local school that would like to post video clips from plays and audio clips from students singing songs (modern and traditional) on both their external website and their intranet (I'm currently architecting both).

I sent email to ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) and have not heard back yet.

The schools buys performance rights for the live performances, and the Art department director said that ASCAP allows the school to film the event and sell the product to parents for a modest price. He has no information as to whether those clips are OK to host online, or if a new performance right payment is necessary and doesn't seem to inspired to research the issue. So I'm getting to do the legwork to make sure I don't architect them into a lawsuit.

My roommate is a musician and he recently licensed a song written in the '70's. He was told by the licensing firm that he could stream it without incurring more fees since that was just advertising for his album... Would the video clips be advertising for the school/performance?

My experience with licensing and distribution has more to do with low-budget films which work a bit differently. Haven't run into case this before.

I appreciate any help!

Coldfusion Developer Needed

One of the firms that I contract for is looking for Coldfusion developers. They're a great small firm with a good amount of flexibility. Need devs ASAP.

Info:

FUSE IQ is looking for a contract web developer to design, develop and implement custom web applications. We do projects in all of the major server-side scripting languages and database technologies. Currently we are in need of a ColdFusion developer for a specific larger project and several small ones starting as soon as next week (week of 4/10). We work primarily with nonprofit organizations and socially conscious businesses and we as a company are dedicated to both social and economic profit.

Though we will be looking to hire full time developers in the future, currently this is a contract-only position. Please do not apply if you are currently searching for full time work or have a “day job” and are looking to moonlight.

Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of experience designing and developing web applications using Cold Fusion and SQL. Strong web development skills and demonstrated proficiency in ColdFusion MX, JavaScript, MS SQL 2000, HTML, DHTML, XML technologies. Strong work ethic, positive attitude Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Skills and ability to work on multiple projects essential. * Ability to provide systems analysis skills in understanding and defining technical requirements