Options & Prices

License Options & Pricing

School Music License combines the catalogs of your favorite Member Publishers, Artists, Composers, and Record Labels in one place, which is more convenient and far less cumbersome and expensive than obtaining permission from each publisher individually. We offer two licensing options* to fit your unique needs.

The first option is our Annual Basic License, which provides the most comprehensive coverage available, including: 

  • Permission to stream included songs used in band concerts, orchestra recitals, choir performances, glee club and show choir concerts, marching band performances, and more. Wherever live school musicians are playing copyrighted repertoire that you want to share online, our licenses can help!
  • Permission to archive videos of any school-related event and activity that includes musical performances, and to continue to stream so long as your license is in force.
  • Permission to include lyrics of approved songs in concert programs, as well as permission to display lyrics on a slide, subtitle, or online resource. 

The second option is our Annual Basic License + Master Recording Bundle, launching in early 2025. This includes all of the same benefits as the Annual Basic License above, as well as: 

  • Permission to include any approved recording / master track in a stream or video, such as master tracks used in a dance recital, gymnastics meet, poms performance, or cheer competition. This also covers prelude music before school events, commercial tracks used during sporting events and pep rallies, and even school dances with DJs! 
  • Permission to stream your video, as long as your license is in force. This allows your school to archive past performances for future enjoyment by alumni and their families. 
  • Priced at about half the cost of the Annual Basic License, the Recording Master Bundle add-on covers as many uses as you wish for the year the license is in effect.

Looking for more information on how you can utilize our licenses? Visit the How It Works page for more information!

*Note that our Annual Basic License and Recording Master Bundle options are intended to cover live music performances, master track uses, and lyrics. Certain other content, including plays, school musicals (grand rights), and poetry, is not covered under School Music License and will require permission directly from the copyright holder of this material.


 

We provide equitable pricing that aligns with total school enrollment and grade level. To purchase a license for an individual school, see the pricing grids below.

Interested in a Group License to cover your entire school district or regional area? Options are also available for these umbrella-style organizations, including significant discounts for full district licensing. Contact our team!

Elementary Schools
Category Enrollment Annual Basic License
Price Per School (USD)
Annual License + Master
Price (USD)
*in addition to Basic
A 1-299 $199 $99
B 300-499 $259 $129
C 500+ $329 $159
K-8, Middle, & Jr. High Schools
Category Enrollment Annual Basic License
Price Per School (USD)
Annual License + Master
Price (USD)
*in addition to Basic
A 1-499 $349 $169
B 500-999 $449 $219
C 1000+ $699 $349
High Schools
Category Enrollment Annual Basic License
Price Per School (USD)
Annual License + Master
Price (USD)
*in addition to Basic
A 1-199 $249 $119
B 200-499 $429 $209
C 500-999 $799 $399
D 1000-1999 $999 $499
E 2000-2999 $1,579 $789
F 3000-3999 $1,999 $999
G 4000+ $2,499 $1,249
K-12 Schools
Category Enrollment Annual Basic License
Price Per School (USD)
Annual License + Master
Price (USD)
*in addition to Basic
A 1-299 $279 $129
B 300-499 $329 $179
C 500-999 $499 $279
D 1000-1999 $799 $399
E 2000+ $949 $479
K-12 Schools

Category A – Enrollment 1-299

  • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $279
  • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $129

Category B – Enrollment 300-499

  • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $329
  • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $179

Category C – Enrollment 500-999

  • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $499
  • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $279

Category D – Enrollment 1000-1999

  • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $799
  • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $399

Category E – Enrollment 2000+

  • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $949
  • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $479
Elementary Schools

Category A – Enrollment 1-299

  • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $199
  • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $99

Category B – Enrollment 300-499

  • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $259
  • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $129

Category C – Enrollment 500+

  • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $329
  • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $159
    K-8, Middle, & Jr. High Schools

    Category A – Enrollment 1-499

    • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $349
    • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $169

    Category B – Enrollment 500-999

    • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $449
    • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $219

    Category C – Enrollment 1000+

    • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $699
    • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $349
      High Schools

      Category A – Enrollment 1-199

      • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $249
      • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $119

      Category B – Enrollment 200-499

      • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $429
      • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $209

      Category C – Enrollment 500-999

      • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $799
      • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $399

      Category D – Enrollment 1000-1999

      • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $999
      • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $499

      Category E – Enrollment 2000-2999

      • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $1,579
      • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $789

      Category F – Enrollment 3000-3999

      • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $1,999
      • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $999

      Category E – Enrollment 4000+

      • Annual Basic License Price (USD) $2,499.00
      • Annual License + Master Price (USD) *in addition to Basic  $1,249