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"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!"

Elena Rossi
National Coordinator, Radio Promotion, Capitol Music Group

"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 Hefter
Marketing Manger Service Specialist, Ticketmaster

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Music Management :: Photos
William Paterson alum Todd Schefflin, tearing it up with Valerie Simpson (Ashford & Simpson). William Paterson Music Management students at the 2013 NAMM show in Anaheim, California William Paterson students at the 2013 NAMM show in Anaheim, California MEISA Songwriters Critique Event Panel April 28, 2009 from left to right: David Fagen, songwiter; Tracy Michaels, former Sony/BMG royalty expert and alum; Raul Quispe, former Universal Records promotion department and alum; Daryl McDaniels of DMC; Professor E. Michael Harrington; MEISA President, Nick Wilson. MEISA Songwriters Critique Event Panel April 28, 2009. Denny Tedesco (with Professor Leeds in background) discussing DVD "The Wrecking Crew," his documentary about the LA studio musicians of the 1960s. March 31, 2009. Industry veteran, Danny Goldberg (left) with Prof. Steve Leeds. March 10, 2009 Sean Rosenberg '01, Vice President of Mobile Marketing, Sales and Business Development, BMG Label Group (left) and Professor Steve Leeds 2-24-09. Adjunct Professor George Dassinger and "Little Anthony" Gourdine talk about Little Anthony and the Imperials' 50 years in the music business 10/14/08. Adam Curry and Professor Steve Leeds April 28, 2009. Dan Kennedy, author of <i>Rock On</i> and Professor Leeds April 22, 2008. The Hooters April 1, 2008 Veteran record promo man Jeff McClusky (center) with Professor Steve Leeds and Program Director Dr. Stephen Marcone. February 2008. May 8, 2007 - Bruce Lundvall, President of Blue Note Records and member of WPU Foundation Board with Steve Leeds, Adjunct Professor and VP Industry Relations at Sirius Satellite Radio. January, 2006 - Songwriter ("No No No", "Theme from Wild Wild West"), Producer, and Alum Rob Fusari speaking to seminar class. January 24, 2006 - Executive Editor of Billboard Magazine, Ken Schlager (left) with faculty member Steve Leeds, on campus. April 8, 2005 - Dr. Stephen Marcone with George Gilbert, Esq. April 6, 2005 - Panel Discussion of an unreleased unfinished documentary of John Lennon "3 Days in a Life" shot in Feb. 1970. Panelists: John Fallon, Ray Thomas, Ron Bienstock, Joe Bosso. The panel was moderated by Prof. George Dassinger Bruce Carbone, VP of A&R Universal Records with Tracy Sapinski (student). Bruce Carbone with Prof. Steve Leeds (right). Former Chairman of CBS Records Group, Walter Yetnikoff with Professors Stephen Marcone, Steven Leeds and William Paterson University students. Author/critic Fred Goodman with Prof. Steve Leeds February 2011. William Paterson University Students at the 2011 NAMM Show. William Paterson University Students at the 2011 NAMM Show. William Paterson University Students at the 2011 NAMM Show. Professor Steve Leeds and AGI VP of Booking, Adam Kornfeld 3/22/11 Bravery in Radio award to Howard Stern and Robin is joint effort of WPSC 88.7 and the Music Management undergraduate PR class Professor Steve Leeds and Josh Baron, co-author of *Ticketmasters* Feb. 2012 Prof. Steve Leeds with Dan Charnas, author of The Big Payback 4-11 Professor Steve Leeds and Jay Frank spring 2011 EXE. VP OF A&R at ATLANTIC RECORDS Peter Ganbarg WITH PROF. STEVE LEEDS AT WPU 2/26/13 Author of NY State of Mind, Zach O'Malley Greenburg and Professor Steve Leeds, April 2012 Randy Hoffman, manager of John Mellencamp with Prof. Leeds April 2013 Tommy James and Dan Fitzpatrick with Prof Leeds 3-10 Kevin Liles former President of DefJam Records with Prof. Steve Leeds May 2012 Industry vet Dave Lory speaking to students about the upcoming New Music Seminar, April 2012 Exe. VP & GM of RCA Records (Alum) Joe Riccitelli with Prof. Steve Leeds. April 2013 Author Brendan Toller with Prof Steve Leeds 4-10 Bill Werde, editorial director Billboard Mag. With Prof Steve Leeds 2/23/10 Exe. VP Marketing, Jim Roppo, and CEO Monty Lipman, Republic Records with Prof. Steve Leeds April 2013