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Originally Posted by Kevin342
Unfortunately you cannot use copyrighted songs - even if you record your own version of it.
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The long answer is you can use copyrighted songs with the proper permissions. There are two steps, one get a performance licence, second get synchronization licence. Depending on the song these may be get able for around $200.00 for the first and the fee varies greatly with the second. If you are hoping to use a song under licence from Sony, just forget it. Sony will not even licence performance arrangements (high school marching band). You still have to perform and record the song. Your best source of help in finding out who to contact would be your high school band director. Hope this helps.