Copyright

1. Go to nfhs.org

2. Select “Register” (or login if you are already in their system)

3. Once you are set up as a user, select the “Resources” dropdown and select “Copyright Compliance”.

4. Select “My Schools”

5. Select the “Manage Schools” button and then select “Create School” if your school name is not present.

6. Once your school has been created, select “Manage Ensembles” and then select “Add Ensemble”.

7. Once your ensemble is created, select “Manage Selections”

8. Select “Add Selection”, input the needed data and upload all verification that are needed. Verification should be in .pdf format and should be organized before beginning this process. Repeat this step until all selections being performed have been input. IHSMA requires the following verification:

1. Stock Arrangement (provide scan of first page of music that includes the copyright)

2. Original Composition (provide letter from composer granting you permission to duplicate and perform their work

3. Public Domain (provide scan of referring webpage showing work in the public domain).

4. Custom Arrangement (provide .pdf of custom arrangement license or permission that has been secured from the rights holder).

9. Select “Back to Main Page” and then select “Search Events”

10. Select "Iowa" from the State dropdown and select 2022.

11. Find Jim Coffin Jazz Festival.