Music Management :: The Program

The program is designed to allow students the opportunity to develop a high level of musical competence while becoming knowledgeable about the theoretical and practical aspects of the music industry.

The music portion of the curriculum maintains the core of content and standards equivalent to the other Bachelor of Music programs in the Music Department. It allows students to choose between the classical or jazz performance tracks and elect advanced music courses to support their musical goals. In addition, the Music Management courses permit students to extend their knowledge and experience into specific areas needed to become qualified personnel in the music industry. The program offers a general introduction to the music business, focusing on the multifaceted recording industry. The objectives of the program are to graduate students who:

1. Have developed a high level of musical competence.
   
2. Are knowledgeable about and are able to intelligently discuss the theoretical and practical aspects of the business, creative and legal components of the music industry.
   
3. Possess the ability to analyze, coordinate, and direct the varied activities of a musical career.
   
4. Have specialized according to their interests and talents.

The core of Music Management courses has been designed to synthesize the various elements of the course work from general education, communications, management, and music, while providing the essential information particular to the music business. Students from any department or school may elect to be involved to the extent of their interests and availability of time.

The program is appropriately based in the Music Department of the School of Arts and Communication. The department is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music and for many years has enjoyed a reputation for excellence.

Program Highlights

Music Management Faculty
Industry personnel who work in the center of the business.

Internships
The majority of students complete internships in the headquarters of all the transnational and many of the independent companies in New York City.

Campus Atmosphere
250+ acre suburban hilltop campus locate 20 miles were of New York City. Full on-campus residential and recreational facilities.

Location
Allows the opportunity to take full advantage of the conferences, workshops, and showcases in New York City.

Upper level course class size is about 10 students.

Performance Opportunities
Student ensembles in jazz and classical fields.

Student Club
Home to Pioneer Records, the Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association is active presenting industry events on and off campus.

Recent guest lecturers have included:

Aaron VanDuyn, Jeff Price, Danny Goldberg, Adam Curry, Denny Tedesco, Sean Rosenberg, "Little Anthony" Gourdine, 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, Jeff McClusky, Peter Thall, The Hooters, Dave Marsh, Dan Kennedy, and Bruce Lundvall.