Music Industry
Contact William DiCosimo, 119 Crouse College, 315-443-1216.
Faculty James S. Abbott, Bill DiCosimo, David M. Rezak
The music industry program leads to a B.Mus. degree and is designed to help serious music students develop a high level of musical competency while learning about the theoretical and practical aspects of the industry.
Studies include a broad and thorough understanding of the elements of music and a functional knowledge of the history and literature of music. The program prepares students not only to be competent musicians, but to conceptualize and implement solutions to various industry problems. Students study and discuss the implications of current trends in the industry as they become familiar with the realities of general business and, in particular, with the creative and legal practices of the music business. In addition, students learn about professional organizations and their role in the industry. Students are encouraged to consider a music industry internship.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
First Year, Fall Semester
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Weekly Student Convocation
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0 |
| MUI 103 |
Music Industry Forum |
0 |
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Principal performance area |
2 |
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Secondary performance area |
1 |
| MTC 145 |
Diatonic Harmony I |
3 |
| MTC 147 |
Ear Training I
|
1 |
| MHL 185 |
Introduction to World Music |
3 |
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Large ensemble
|
1 |
| WRT 105 |
Writing Studio 1 |
3 |
| PSY 205 |
Foundations of Human Behavior
|
3 |
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|
17 |
First Year, Spring Semester
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Weekly Student Convocation |
0 |
| MUI 104 |
Music Industry Forum
|
0 |
|
Principal performance area
|
2 |
| |
Secondary performance area |
1 |
| MTC 146 |
Diatonic Harmony II |
3 |
| MTC 148 |
Ear Training II
|
1 |
| MHL 168 |
History of European Music Before 1750 |
3 |
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Large ensemble |
1 |
| WRT 205 |
Writing Studio 2 |
3 |
| SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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|
17 |
Sophomore Year, Fall Semester
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Weekly Student Convocation |
0 |
| MUI 203 |
Music Industry Forum
|
0 |
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Principal performance area |
2 |
| |
Secondary performance area |
1 |
| MTC 245 |
Chromatic Harmony I
|
3 |
| MTC 247 |
Ear Training III
|
1 |
| MHL 267 |
History of European Music 1750-1945 |
3 |
| MUI 205 |
Music Industry I
|
3 |
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Large ensemble |
1 |
| ECN 202 |
Economic Ideas and Issues |
3 |
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|
17 |
Sophomore Year, Spring Semester
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Weekly Student Convocation |
0 |
| MUI 204 |
Music Industry Forum |
0 |
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Principal performance area |
2 |
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Secondary performance area |
1 |
| MTC 246 |
Chromatic Harmony II |
3 |
| MTC 248 |
Ear Training IV |
1 |
| MHL 268 |
European and American Music since 1945 |
3 |
| MUI 206 |
Music Industry II |
3 |
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Large ensemble |
1 |
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Academic elective |
3 |
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|
17 |
Junior Year, Fall Semester
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Weekly Student Convocation |
0 |
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Principal performance area
|
1 |
| CTG 545 |
Basic Conducting |
2 |
| MUI 303 |
Music Industry Forum
|
1 |
| MUI 305 |
Music Industry & Media |
3 |
| MUI 307 |
Music Performance & Media |
3 |
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Large ensemble |
1 |
| MAR 255 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
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Academic or free elective |
3 |
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|
17 |
Junior Year, Spring Semester
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Weekly Student Convocation |
0 |
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Principal performance area |
1 |
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Music History |
3 |
| MUI 304 |
Music Industry Forum |
1 |
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Music Theory
|
3 |
| MUI 308 |
Live Sound and Concert Recording |
3 |
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Large ensemble |
1 |
| SHR 355 |
Introduction to Human Resource Management |
3 |
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Academic or free elective |
3 |
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|
18 |
Senior Year, Fall Semester
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Weekly Student Convocation |
0 |
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Principal performance area |
1 |
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Music History |
3 |
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Music Theory |
3 |
| MUI 403 |
Music Industry Forum
|
1 |
| MUI 405 |
Music Industry Law & Ethics |
3 |
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Large ensemble |
1 |
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Academic |
3 |
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Academic or free elective
|
3 |
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|
18 |
Senior Year, Spring Semester
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Principal performance area |
1 |
| MUI 402 |
Current State of Music Industry |
2 |
| MUI 406 |
Topics in Music Industry |
2 |
MUI 408
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Music Industry Practicum
(or equivalent coursework research) |
5
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Independent study in music
|
22 |
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|
12 |
| Total |
|
133 |
(Music industry majors not enrolled in
MUI 408 during their final semester must register for
MHL 078 Weekly Student Convocation and a large ensemble.)
Minor in Music Industry
The Setnor School of Music offers two minors for non-music majors who wish to learn about the creative, business, and legal aspects of the music industry. To enroll in either music industry minor, students must apply to the chair of the music industry program. Auditions for private lessons and ensembles may be required for acceptance into Minor Plan II. The minor program is highly competitive, with a limited number of spaces, and application is encouraged before the beginning of the sophomore year and is required before the beginning of the junior year.
To complete a minor in music industry, students must complete 21 credits including at least 12 credits in courses numbered 300 or above.
Minor Plan I (21 credits)
Required Core
| MUI 205 |
Music Industry I |
3 |
| MUI 206 |
Music Industry II |
3 |
| MUI 305 |
Music Industry and the Media |
3 |
| MUI 405 |
Music Industry Law and Ethics
|
3 |
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Upper-level history course |
3 |
Select 6 credits from the following courses
| MUI 307 |
Music Performance and the Media |
3 |
| MUI 308 |
Live Sound and Concert Recording |
3 |
| MUI 402 |
Current State of the Music Industry |
2 |
| MUI 406 |
Topics in Music Industry |
2 |
| MUI 408 |
Music Industry Practicum |
1-5 |
| MUE 416 |
Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Music |
3 |
MUI 303,
304,
403,
404 Music Industry Forum
(1 credit each semester. Only 2 credits may be applied to minimum requirement for the minor.)
MINOR PLAN II (21 credits)
Required Core
| MUI 106 |
Survey of the Music Industry |
2 |
| MTC 125 |
Introductory Music Theory |
3 |
| MUI 405 |
Music Industry Law and Ethics |
3 |
| MHL 364 |
History of American Popular Music or |
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| MHL 385 |
World Music or |
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| MHL 466 |
History of Jazz or |
|
| |
other upper-division MHL course with permission of instructor |
3 |
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Upper-level history course |
3 |
Select 7 credits from the following courses
| MUI 305 |
Music Industry and the Media |
3 |
| MUI 307 |
Music Performance and the Media |
3 |
| MUI 308 |
Live Sound and Concert Recording |
3 |
| MUI 402 |
Current State of the Music Industry |
2 |
| MUI 406 |
Topics in Music Industry |
2 |
| MUI 408 |
Music Industry Practicum |
1-5 |
MUI 303,
304,
403,
404 Music Industry Forum
(1 credit each semester. Only 2 credits may be applied to minimum requirement for the minor.)
APPLIED MUSIC AND ENSEMBLE Students may, pending audition, register for applied music and/or ensemble; only 2 credits may be applied to minimum requirements for the minor.