Discussion:
What is the name of your state? Commonwealth of Virginia
I would for a State Agency in Va. I am the Director of a Training Facility. Some Instructors like to play music prior to the class, during breaks, etc. This is commercially obtained by them. By allowing this music to be played is there a copyright violation? We do not charge for the classes and they are for Gov't employees olnly
Answer:
It depends on if the 'performance' is for their own personal enjoyment or for the enjoyment of the students. If for the students, then I'd be very wary of infringement claims.