Contact:

William DiCosimo, Music Industry Program Coordinator
119 Crouse College, 315-443-1216, wjdicosi@syr.edu

Faculty:

James S. Abbott, Bill DiCosimo, Michael Dubaniewicz, Bob Halligan Jr., Patrick MacDougall, Daniel G. Mastronardi, Ulf Oesterle, 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.