“The recorded sound is warm, very well balanced,
and natural in its atmosphere.”
— Henry Fogel
Fanfare (September/October 1998),
commenting on Daniel Catán’s opera
Rappaccini’s Daughter,
recorded live at Manhattan School of Music in 1997
for Newport Classics, Ltd.
The following policies and procedures for private recording sessions
apply to undergraduate, graduate, and precollege students; staff;
faculty; alumni; students from other institutions (ID required);
and members of the outside community. To download a pdf of the Myers
Recording Studio Fees & Charges Rate Card, click
here.
If you have further questions, you may contact the following:
- For scheduling: Chris Shade, recording studio coordinator, at
ext. 4075
- For technical issues: Kevin Boutote, chief recording engineer,
by e-mail or at ext.
4406.
“How do I schedule a private recording session?”
- Fill out, sign and submit a gold Private Session Request form
in Room 234. If you are unable to come to the office in person,
you may also fill out this form over the phone with the Myers
Recording Studio at ext. 4075. Please be advised that you must
sign the request form and recording release agreement at or before
your recording session in order to receive any materials from
your session.
- Within five business days, Manhattan School of Music students
will receive a phone call and written notification in their student
folders as to whether or not the studio will be able to honor
their private recording session requests. Faculty, staff, alumni,
students from other institutions, and members of the outside community
will be contacted by telephone and through standard mail.
“How early should I request my recording session?”
- The recording studio recommends that you submit your private
recording session request form at least two weeks before the requested
session date.
- Private recording sessions are recorded by advance request
only. All recording studio services are available on a first come,
first served basis and subject to venue and studio personnel availability.
“When can I make a private recording session?”
- Private recording sessions are available throughout the academic
year and during the summer, but are subject to studio and recording
personnel availability. Call ext. 4075 to find out about available
session times. When you fill out your recording session request
form, list alternate dates to increase the possibility that you
may be accommodated.
“Where can I make my private recording session?”
- Myers Recording Studio will record private sessions in Myers
(Room 240), Pforzheimer (Room 606), Miller Recital Hall, and Greenfield
Hall. At the time of your session, please meet the engineer first
at the Myers Recording Studio control room (Room 239).
“Who records my private recording session?”
- Private sessions are recorded by Myers Recording Studio staff
engineers only.
- You may request a producer for your recording session by contacting
Myers Recording Studio at ext. 4075.
“What media does a private recording session include?”
- You will receive a master compact disc (CDR) of your private
session. You may order a final compact disc or cassette of selected
musical material or “takes” of your session for an
additional charge. For specific fees, visit our Duplication
Services page.
“How much time should I book for my session?”
- It is recommended that you schedule four times the complete
length of the musical material, thereby allowing for warm-ups,
breaks, and multiple takes. The first and last half-hours of your
scheduled session time are needed for set-up and breakdown of
studio equipment. You must be present, however; the studio will
be open and available to you for session warm-up and rehearsal
during these particular times. (For example, a two-hour recording
session time slot includes one hour of actual recording time;
a three-hour recording session time slot includes two hours of
actual recording time.) You will not be charged for set-up or
breakdown time.
“Can I have the piano tuned for my private recording
session?”
- Manhattan School of Music performance hall pianos are maintained
with the highest technical standards, and are tuned on a regular
or daily basis by the Piano Technical Services department.
“What is the payment policy for private sessions?”
- To download a pdf of the Myers Recording Studio Fees &
Charges Rate Card, click
here. Full payment for private sessions is due at the end
of the recording session. The recording studio accepts payment
by check and money order only (credit cards are not accepted).
Cash payments must be processed through the bursar’s office.
Please be advised that transcripts and student records will be
withheld if you have an outstanding bill with Myers Recording
Studio.
“In what format are sessions recorded?”
- All recordings are done in a standard, two-track stereo format.
Multi-track recording sessions may be done by special request,
available in Myers Recording Studio (Room 240) only. For a downloadable
pdf of the Myers Recording Studio Fees & Charges Rate Card
information, click
here.
“What if I need additional set-up for my session?”
- Myers Recording Studio is not responsible for providing chairs
or stands. Contact the facilities office at ext. 4526 if you need
to reserve these items for your recording session. In addition,
the studio does not provide extension cords, amplifiers, or PA
equipment.
“How do I cancel a private recording session?”
- If you must cancel your confirmed private recording session,
notify the recording studio at ext. 4075. Cancellations made less
than 48 hours before the session time are subject to a cancellation
fee of $40. You will be charged the full recording fee if you
do not notify the recording studio of a cancellation.
“Do you offer videotaping services for private sessions?”
- No. However, we can recommend a list of videographers to you.
“Does Myers Recording Studio provide amplifiers and
cables for jazz student private sessions?”
- No. Students are responsible for supplying their own amplifying
equipment for recording sessions, recitals and other performances.
“Do you lend or rent recording equipment for sessions?”
- No. Myers Recording Studio does not lend or rent recording
equipment under any circumstances.
“Does Myers Recording Studio provide editing services
for private recording sessions?”
- At this time, Myers Recording Studio does not offer editing,
mastering, or any other post production services to students.
By special request, multi track mix down sessions can be requested
by contacting the Chief Engineer at ext. 4406.
“Does Myers Recording Studio book activities in Room
240?”
- No, only the scheduling office books classroom use. To inquire
about booking a classroom for activity use, contact the scheduling
office at ext. 4479.
“What is a recording release agreement?”
- The release agreement states that in accordance with receiving
permission to record with Myers Recording Studio, all individuals
involved agree to abide by the contents of the agreement if the
recording is used or distributed for anything other than personal
purposes (e.g., promotional or commercial distribution). Anyone
requesting a private recording session must read, sign and submit
a recording release agreement.
“What do I need to know about copyright?”
For information regarding copyright law, please access the following
Web sites:
- Harry Fox
Agency, Inc., was established in 1927 as a musical copyright
information source and licensing agency for the music industry.
HFA currently represents more than 27,000 music publishers and
is the premier licensing resource for the mechanical use of music
reproduced in all formats and media.
- United States
Copyright Office: Visit this site for information on the function
and history of the Copyright Office, and details on the services
they provide (including copyright registration). You can subscribe
to the office’s free electronic newsletter from the site,
or by sending an e-mail message to listserv@loc.gov.
In the body of the message write: Subscribe USCopyright.
- Additional sources for information on copyright include the
National Music Publishers Association (www.nmpa.org),
the Copyright Society of the USA (www.csusa.org)
and the Stanford Copyright & Fair Use Center (http://fairuse.stanford.edu/)
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