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To request a Virtual Choir Bundled License, please complete the fields below and provide your acceptance as specified below.

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This is the entity that will be issued the license from Fred Bock Music as the “Licensee” and will be producing the virtual choir performance.

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Tell Us About Your Virtual Choir Project:

Tell us the work to be performed with the following information:

The Title (e.g. "Peace, Peace (with Silent Night)")
The Catalog # (e.g. "BG2143") - typically found on the upper left-hand corner of the cover
The Composer/Arranger (e.g. "Rick & Sylvia Powell/Fred Bock")
The Voicing (e.g. "SATB")

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Number of Singers participating in the virtual choir performance:*

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Purchase of Digital Copy*

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Yes - You certify that Licensee has purchased a digital copy of the Work for each Singer who is participating in the virtual choir video, as well as any additional scores and parts for accompanists, from Sheet Music Direct, or from another virtual digital sheet music retailer within ninety (90) days of the date of this license request covering all Singers, Accompanists and Director(s) participating in the virtual choir performance.

No - I have not purchased a digital copy of the Work for each Singer who is participating in the virtual choir video, as well as any additional scores and parts for accompanists from Sheet Music Direct, or from another virtual digital sheet music retailer within ninety (90) days of the date of this license request covering all Singers, Accompanists and Director(s) participating in the virtual choir performance.

Purchase of Physical Copy*

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Yes - You certify that Licensee has purchased a physical copy of the Work for each Singer who is participating in the virtual choir video, as well as any additional scores and parts for accompanists, and that those physical copies have been distributed to all Singers, Accompanists and Director(s) participating in the virtual choir performance.

No - You have not purchased a physical copy of the Work for each Singer who is participating in the virtual choir video, as well as any additional scores and parts for accompanists, and that no physical copies have been distributed to all Singers, Accompanists and Director(s) participating in the virtual choir performance.

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The Virtual Choir License Bundled Agreement:

FRED BOCK MUSIC ADMINISTERED TITLE VIRTUAL CHOIR BUNDLED LICENSE AGREEMENT

This ADMINISTERED TITLE VIRTUAL CHOIR BUNDLED LICENSE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) comprises a binding license agreement by and between you (“Licensee”) and the Fred Bock Music Company, Inc. (“FBM”). Licensee, as an entity or organization for the choral performing group listed in the license request made by Licensee (the “Choir”), is interested in obtaining a fully-cleared, bundled license permitting the creation of a video virtual choir performance by Choir (the “Virtual Performance”) of that certain musical work administered by FBM and identified in said license request (the “Work”). FBM is amenable to facilitating and authorizing the Virtual Performance of the Work subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement through issuance of the license grants contained in this Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, FBM and Licensee agree as follows:

1. Virtual Performance License Grants. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, FBM grants to Licensee a non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license during the License Term:
1. (i) To permit individual members, soloists, accompanists and directors of the Choir (“Members”) to create individual audiovisual recordings of said Member’s performance of a respective voice, instrumental or directional part of the Work (“Member Performances”) utilizing a Licensee-generated “click track” or comparable means of permitting synchronized singing and performance of the Work on a remote basis;
2. (ii)To permit Licensee to aggregate the Member Performances, and edit and produce a Virtual Performance;
3. (iii)To permit Licensee to transmit live video streams of the Virtual Performance via Licensee’s website or via third-party live media streaming platforms such as Facebook Live (provided that said Virtual Performance is not archived and accessible following said live media stream for subsequent access and viewing); and
4. (iv)To permit Licensee to publicize, link to and share the Virtual Performance, as posted exclusively on video- sharing platforms designated and hosted by FBM, such as FBM’s Virtual Choral Performances YouTube Channel, such that said Virtual Performance can be archived, accessed and viewed by others on a recurring basis.
(Hereinafter the “Choral VP License.”) For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing Choral VP License includes all applicable non-exclusive performance, synchronization, adaptation, authorization for creation of derivative Works, and related rights under applicable copyright laws, as required for permitting the express use of the Work as embodied in the Virtual Performance as specified above.

2. Sheet Music for the Virtual Performance: The Choral VP License is expressly conditioned on Licensee’s purchase, prior to the creation of the Virtual Performance, of a digital print license from Sheet Music Direct, or from another virtual digital sheet music retailer, authorizing digital copies of the Work for each and every Member of the Choir (“individual members, soloists, accompanists and directors of the Choir”).

3. Limitations: The Choral VP License shall only apply to Licensee, and may not be sublicensed, transferred or assigned by Licensee to any other group, institution, entity or other third-party. FBM reserves all rights of every kind and nature in and to the Work not expressly granted to Licensee hereunder. This Agreement does not include the right to change or adapt the words, or alter the fundamental character of the Work, or to use the story of the Work.

4. Virtual Performance Video Rights. Licensee hereby grants to FBM the irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free, exclusive worldwide commercial video rights, and any and all other requisite rights in and to the Virtual Performance to permit FBM to fully and solely monetize the Virtual Performance in all respects on YouTube, Facebook and other third-party social media and video sharing platforms, and otherwise use the Virtual Performance for promotional purposes. FBM shall have the right to use the names, likenesses and biographies of Choir and Members who perform in the Virtual Performance, in connection with the foregoing rights grant. Licensee warrants and represents that Licensee is the owner of all rights in the Virtual Performance, and that exercise of FBM’s rights to the Virtual Performance pursuant to the foregoing grant will not violate any rights of any kind or nature whatsoever of any person, firm, corporation or entity, including, without limitation, any rights of all persons who appear or perform in the Virtual Performance. Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold FBM harmless against any liability, damage, costs or expenses (including actual legal costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees) occasioned by, or arising out of, any third-party claim, demand or action inconsistent with the foregoing warranty.

5. Payment. In exchange for the Choral VP License, Licensee shall pay FBM the amounts quoted in the invoice issued by FBM (“Choral VP License Choral VP License Invoice”).

6. License Term. The Choral VP License shall be for a term of one (1) year from the date of the Choral VP License Invoice (the “License Term”).

7. Removal. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, FBM reserves the right to remove the Virtual Performance from video-sharing platforms designated and hosted by FBM or elsewhere without notice in the event FBM determines, in FBM’s sole discretion, that the Virtual Performance contains defamatory, libelous or obscene material, violates any applicable laws or regulations, infringes the rights of any third-parties or otherwise contains inappropriate or objectionable materials or content.

8. FBM’s Warranty and Limitation of Liability. FBM warrants that FBM has the right to enter into this Agreement and to grant the Choral VP License. In no event shall FBM’s cumulative liability for any breach of the foregoing warranty or any other provision of this Agreement exceed the total amount paid by Licensee to FBM for the Choral VP License granted herein.

9. Nature of Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete understanding of the parties as to the subject matter of this Agreement. No modification or waiver of any provision shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be void, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction or by any other legally constituted body having the jurisdiction to make such a determination, it shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.

10. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the respective parties hereto, their respective successors in interest, affiliates, legal representatives and assigns, provided, however, that Licensee, consistent with Section 3, above, shall not sub-license or assign any of its rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of FBM.

11. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made and entered in the State of North Carolina and shall be governed by and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. The courts and authorities of the State of North Carolina, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all controversies between FBM and Licensee which may arise under or in relation to this Agreement, especially with respect to the execution, interpretation, breach, enforcement, or compliance thereof, the parties hereby consenting to service, jurisdiction, and venue of such courts for any litigation arising from this Agreement, and waiving any other venue to which they might be entitled by virtue of domicile, habitual residence or otherwise.

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Virtual Choir Services

Creating a Virtual Choir requires a wide range of knowledge, technical skills and organization. We’ve compiled the best Publishing Companies who are creating music best suited for Virtual Choirs, Video Production Companies best suited for the creation of your Virtual Choir as well as the best software and hardware that is required to provide your choir with top-notch audio and video capabilities according to your budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our most common answers to our most common questions about Virtual Choirs.

What is a Virtual Choir?

The Virtual Choir is a global phenomenon, with singers coming together from across town or from around the world to create a user-generated choral experience. Singers record and upload their individual videos. Those videos are then synchronized and combined into one single performance to create the Virtual Choir.

Do I need a license to make a Virtual Choir Video?

Yes. In fact you need a few.

To make the video, you need to have:

a Synchronization License for each singer who is participating, as well as a license for the finished video.

You also need an Adaptation License
and a Video Streaming license.

Unfortunately, it’s that complicated.

That’s why we created this site, to offer a Virtual Choir Bundled License so you, the director, only had to purchase one agreement to get moving on your Virtual Choir video. One Bundled License is always better than dozens of individual licenses.

How much does a Virtual Choir Bundled License cost?

The cost of the Virtual Choir Bundled License is $89.99. There is an additional $10.00 Processing Fee. So your total for the Bundled License is $99.99.

Does the Virtual Choir Bundled License work for larger works, such as Requiem for The Living or Jubilate Deo?

No, the Virtual Choir Bundled License is only for stand-alone octavos. If you are wanting to do a multi-movement work in one of our catalogs, you’ll need to contact us by email and we will give you a custom quote for that project.

How long does my Virtual Choir Bundled License last?

You have one year from the date of your Bundled License to complete and upload your Virtual Choir video. That video will remain on our VirtualChoirHQ.com YouTube page in perpetuity. You’ll have access to it forever.

How do I contact Virtual Choir Hq?

You may email us at:

info@virtualchoirhq.com

Which Publishing Companies & Imprints do you issue licenses.

Our list of Publishing Imprints is constantly growing. Currently, we issue virtual choir license bundles for the following;

Lorenz Publishing Company
Pavane Publishing
Hinshaw Music
Fred Bock Music Company
The Sacred Music Press
Jubal House
Medallion Music
Gentry Publications
John Rich Music Press
Heritage Music Press
National Music Publishers
Epiphany House Publishing
Easy Choir Music

What happens to our Virtual Choir Video after we’ve made it?

Once you’ve completed your Virtual Choir video, you will need to upload it to our servers via the “Video Upload Portal” option on our homepage - VirtualChoirHQ.com. From there, we will process that we’ve received it and upload it to our YouTube page. You will be sent a link so you can either make it available on your choir’s website or social media accounts. You can also share the link with your singers, supporters, parents, and friends. That video will remain on our YouTube channel in perpetuity. You will always have access to it.

Can we link the video to our church/school/choir website?

You bet! We encourage you to have all of your singers and supporters and friends share the link through social media or directly through emails. We want everyone to have access to your video from wherever they are in the world. It’s a great way to expand the reach of your choir.

What are the steps to actually creating a Virtual Choir video?

Virtual Choir videos can be very complicated to make. That’s why we offer a free Virtual Choir Handbook to help you through the process. Click on this link and you’ll be taken to a place where you can order it for FREE!

What software do I use to make a Virtual Choir Video?

There are so many options out there, it’s too difficult to answer that question here. Your best bet is to download the free Virtual Choir Handbook from this link to find out more.

Are there companies that I can hire to edit my Virtual Choir Video?

There certainly are. We recommend that you talk to our friends at LegacyChoirs.com. They’ve been making Virtual Choir videos for a while, and they are a fantastic resource if you don’t want to make one yourself.