Home → Associated Groups → Musictech → Recording Request Form

Recording of Music Performance Examinations
(For Use by Internal University Students Only)

Can Examinations Be Recorded?

Music performance examinations may only be recorded as "Fair Dealing for Purpose of Research or Study" as described in Section 40 of the Copyright Act 1968
Recording of music performance examinations cannot be undertaken for purposes outside of the Fair Dealing criteria
Recording is not compulsory for music performance examinations (except for the MA, MCA and PhD programs)
No personal recording (audio or video) of examinations is permissable. Doing so may result in a breach of examination conditions. This includes recordings undertaken by audience members, teachers, family, friends, etc.

MA, MCA, PhD and MPhil music performance examinations are recorded and paid for by the University. These recordings need to be co-ordinated with the Music Production staff.
Persons enrolled in all other music programs (including Bachelor of Music) must submit a request if a recording of their music performance examination is desired for research/study purposes
The University reserves the right to refuse recording requests
Requests may only be made for music performance examinations held in the Conservatorium Concert Hall
Online requests should be made at least one week prior to the date of the music performance examination using the online form at the bottom of this page. A signed Recording Declaration form and Cashier Receipt number must be submitted no later than 48 hours before a recital to ensure the recording is scheduled.

The current schedule of fees (cost-recovery) is shown below. All charges include GST.

1000 level	All recitals	$25 per performance
2000 level	All courses except MUSI2231/MUSI2232	$25 per performance
2000 level	MUSI2231/MUSI2232 (Double Performance)	$50 per performance
3000 level	All recitals	$50 per performance
4000 level	All recitals < 30 minutes	$25 per performance
	All recitals > 30 minutes	$50 per performance

Payment must be made with a University Cashier prior to the recording and the receipt number submitted at least 48 hours prior to your recital
Payments can be made at the Conservatorium Main Office (ground floor). Payment is for an "Examination Recording". (Please be aware of the Cashiers operating hours.)
An official receipt must be obtained

Recordings can only be collected from Nathan Scott (CON2:02). Other staff or students are not permitted to issue recordings.
Recordings must be collected in person. (Postal service is not available.)
Recordings are normally available within 7 days of an examination
Recordings will only be held for collection for a period of four weeks. Uncollected recordings will be disposed of
Recordings are made onto CD-R discs. These are playable in computer CD/DVD-ROM drives and most CD/DVD players.
All recordings are "reference" recordings containing limited or no editing.
Please ensure you submit the following items prior to your recital:
1. An official Cashier Receipt Number
2. A signed Recording Declaration - click here to download (PDF file)

To request a recording, please complete the form below then press Submit. (All fields must be completed.)

Title:
First name:
Family name:
Email address for correspondence:
Contact telephone (mobile preferable):
Lecturers name:
Student/staff number:
Instrument:
If you are using an accompanist please specify their name(s) and their instrument(s):
Are you a current student/staff member of the University of Newcastle?	Yes No
What course code is this performance for?
What is the date of the performance?
What is the time of the performance?
Approximately how long will your performance be?
Provide details of the name and composer for each of the works you will be performing and any special requirements of the performance:

I request that the performance detailed above be recorded in line with "Fair Dealing for Purpose of Research or Study" I am willing to pay the costs involved with the recording and will complete a recording declaration I have read all the above details and agree to abide by the terms described Press "I Agree" to submit your request

Music Technology Enquiries
Telephone: +61 (0)2 4921 8922
Facsimile: +61 (0)2 4921 8835
Email: musictechnology@newcastle.edu.au