Chapter 5 of 7
Comparing Major U.S. P.R.O.s
Module 5.1: ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers)
ASCAP is a membership association of more than 940,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers.
ASCAP protects its members' musical works and licenses the right to perform them publicly.
Key Points:
- Membership Association: ASCAP is a membership association of songwriters, composers, and publishers.
- Protection: ASCAP protects its members' musical works.
- Licensing: ASCAP licenses the right to perform its members' musical works publicly.
Module 5.2: BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.)
BMI is a global music rights organization that represents more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and publishers.
BMI licenses the public performance rights in more than 20 million musical works.
Key Points:
- Global Organization: BMI is a global music rights organization.
- Representation: BMI represents more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and publishers.
- Licensing: BMI licenses the public performance rights in more than 20 million musical works.
Module 5.3: SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers)
SESAC is an invitation-only P.R.O. that represents a select group of songwriters, composers, and publishers.
SESAC is known for its personalized service and its focus on representing a diverse range of musical genres.
Key Points:
- Invitation-Only: SESAC is an invitation-only P.R.O.
- Personalized Service: SESAC is known for its personalized service.
- Diverse Genres: SESAC represents a diverse range of musical genres.
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