Music Commission Contract Template for Germany

1. Performance Rights: Additional terms regarding live performance rights, needed if the work is intended for public performance

2. Recording Rights: Terms for recording and distribution, required if the work will be recorded

3. Collaboration Terms: Required when multiple composers or artists are involved in creating the work

4. Moral Rights: Specific provisions regarding the composer's moral rights under German law, particularly important for high-profile works

5. Exclusivity: Terms preventing the composer from creating similar works for others, if exclusivity is desired

6. Marketing and Credits: Requirements for how the composer will be credited, needed for public or commercial works

7. GEMA Registration: Specific terms regarding registration with GEMA, required for works that will be publicly performed or broadcast

1. Schedule A - Musical Specifications: Detailed technical requirements including instrumentation, duration, style references, and any specific musical elements required

2. Schedule B - Delivery Format Requirements: Technical specifications for score formats, audio files, and other deliverables

3. Schedule C - Payment Schedule: Detailed breakdown of payment installments and corresponding milestones

4. Schedule D - Timeline: Detailed project timeline including all milestones, draft submissions, and revision periods

5. Appendix 1 - Reference Materials: Any reference pieces, style guides, or other materials provided by the commissioner

6. Appendix 2 - Usage Rights Matrix: Detailed breakdown of permitted uses and associated rights under German copyright law