The impact of the Copyright Revision Act of 1976 (P.L. 94-553) on performances of music at colleges, universities, and other educational institutions is discussed. The new statute has removed the general "not-for-profit" exemption of the old copyright law and has substituted in its stead certain specific exemptions including performances of nondramatic musical works in face-to-face teaching activities of a nonprofit institution in a classroom and broadcasting as a regular part of systematic instruction of a nonprofit educational institution for reception in classrooms. With respect to the performance of nondramatic works, educational institutions are required to pay royalties only in instances where there is a public performance for the purpose of the institution's direct or indirect commercial advantage, or where a performer or organizer receives a fee. In all other activities involving the performance of nondramatic works, there is no liability if there is no admission charge or if there is an admission charge and (1) proceeds are used exclusively for educational purposes and (2) the copyright owner has not served written notice of objections seven days prior to the performance. Requirements for private performances, jukeboxes, and the operation of an ordinary radio or television set in public are explained. Negotiations with the three organizations representing the copyright owners of music for development of a blanket license are described and the basic terms of the agreements with each of the organizations are provided. Also provided are the texts of: (1) Section 110 of the Copyright Revision Act of 1976; (2) House Judiciary Committee discussion of Section 110 (4) from Report 94-1476; and (3) Copyright Office Final Regulations of December 28,1977. (SPG)