Dr. Stephen Marcone, Director of the Music Management Program
with Darryl "DMC" McDaniels

The Music Management program offers a general introduction to the industry, focusing on the multifaceted recording industry and offering music management course work in music publishing, recording, production, public relations, law and ethics, and personal management. An honors internship is available for the most academically accomplished student.

Recent guest lecturers have included: Harvey Leeds, Steve Leeds, Adam Kornfeld, Dave Lory, Walt O'Brien, Derek Graham, Dave McPherson, Rob Fusari, Scot McCraken, Walter Yetnikoff, Aaron Van Duyne, Rob Kos, Wayne Goldberg, Daryl "DMC" McDaniels, Jerry Lembo, E. Michael Harrington, Bruce Carbone, Jake Slichter, George Gilbert, Ken Schlager, Dave Wolter, Jim Caparro, John Scher, Joe Riccitelli, Tom Calderone, Hanson, Mark Reiter, and Bruce Lundvall.

The links on this page provide information concerning the philosophy of the program, audition and entrance requirements, and the curriculum. Students interested in entering the BM Music Management program must audition on their principal instrument (or voice) for either the classical or jazz performance track, as both opportunities are available in our Music Department. Students who do not play a musical instrument or who do not want an intensive music component may minor in Music Management as a major in any Bachelor of Arts program on campus.

Dr. Stephen Marcone
Professor of Music
Director, BM Music Management Program

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"As a result of an internship through the William Paterson music management program, I got my first job in the music industry. The program gave me a solid foundation of knowledge that I still refer to today, nearly 18 years later. —David Philp, Game Six Entertainment, LLC

"The Music Management program at William Paterson provided me a foundation in the entertainment industry which has benefited me in business for the past twenty years. Dr. Marcone's internship program allowed me immediate experience in the entertainment field to develop my skills and network with industry personal that lead to employment. The growth of the program is a testament to its success." —Sean Coogan, Director of Operations, Welk Resorts

"William Paterson University is the quintessential school for Music Management with its diverse curriculum, affiliation with high profile industry leaders, experienced teaching staff and its close proximity to New York City. I owe my entire music industry career to William Paterson University." —Tom "Heff" Hefter, US Street Team Coordinator, Roadrunner Records

"I'm a huge supporter of the Music Management program at William Paterson University. I have never seen a program with so many success stories! In fact, throughout the program (with professors that are actual industry professionals and students who have since become) I have made dozens of great contacts, that I still have, to this day." —Elena Rossi, National Coordinator, Radio Promotion, Blue Note Label Group/EMI Music.