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Music Industry Program at Fredonia

What we offer

Bachelor of Science

Who to contact

Applied Professional Studies

music.industry@fredonia.edu

716-673-4959

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Your Backstage Pass to the Music Business

The Music Industry program at Fredonia is your gateway to a dynamic career in the entertainment business. As the only SUNY school offering a Bachelor of Science in Music Industry, we provide a unique blend of music, business, economics, accounting, and communications—giving you the skills to thrive in a fast-paced industry. Learn from industry professionals, including program coordinator Armand Petri, a producer with 15 gold and platinum records, and gain hands-on experience through our student-run label, HAIL! Fredonia Records.

What You’ll Gain

  • Unique Program Offering: Fredonia is the only SUNY campus offering a Bachelor of Science in Music Industry, providing a distinctive educational opportunity.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: The program covers a well-rounded education in music, business administration, accounting, economics, and communications.
  • Specialized Courses: Gain expertise through innovative classes such as Contract Law, Copyright Law, Live Touring and Sound, and Music Marketing and Promotion.
  • Career Preparation: The program prepares students for diverse roles in media management, music production, tour management, and more.
  • Active Music Community: Engage with a vibrant music scene, including events like Battle of the New Bands and numerous music groups and ensembles.

Career Opportunities for Music Industry

  • Media management
  • Music production
  • Road crews
  • Box Office manager
  • Business manager
  • A&R administrator
  • Distributor
  • Record labels
  • Tour manager
  • Gaming industry
  • Venue manager
  • Technical director
  • Studio owner
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What does a 4-year degree look like?

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What are all the required and elective courses offered to obtain this degree?

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MUSB 301 Music Copyrights

An exploration of copyright purpose, history, use and challenges. Students will learn about copyright ownership and registration, and how copyright is used to manage royalties, publication, project development, and dissemination of the intellectual property through the various media, including the Internet.

MUSB 304 Business of the Beatles

An in-depth look at the business of The Beatles. The course will examine recording contracts, publishing, touring and biographies of those most closely associated with the band.

MUSB 425 Music Marketing and Promotion

Effective marketing is a necessary component of any successful release of recorded music. This course explores the various elements of a marketing plan -- how it is researched, prepared, and implemented. The use and effectiveness of marketing via radio, print, the Internet, and touring will be examined. An inquiry into the changing music industry will focus on the emergence of developing markets and the future of music.

Daring Music Career Prep

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Fredonia's own record label

Student-run music label, Hail! Fredonia Records, works directly with bands and raises money for local charities.

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No audition required

You need to have a passion for music for this program. The one thing you don't need: a background in music performance.

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Active music community

Music Industry Club hosts special events like Battle of the New Bands. Fredonia has many music groups and ensembles to choose from.

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