What's New - The New School

Photo: Matthew Sussman
Andy Milne and students
Seminars Continued:
Music and the Marketplace/Art
and Commerce
m u S i c i N t h e m a r k e t p l ac e / a r t a N d c o m m e r c e S e m i N a r S
were initiated in 2005 by Bob Hurwitz, president of Nonesuch
Records. Today, the seminars are going strong with lectures and
discussions led by leaders in the mainstream, not-for-profit, and
alternative worlds of music. These sessions provide important
opportunities for students to engage with accomplished musicians
and business leaders who provide an insider’s view of the industry
and share insights in relation to artistic growth and professional
viability.
The series has led to the development of related activities including
the Writing Workshop and classes such as The Business of Jazz,
taught by producer Jeff Levenson; Showmanship, taught by Kirk
Nurock; Marketing Yourself, taught by Andy Milne; Introduction to
Web Design, taught by Brian Camelio; and Music Business, taught
by Jimmy Owens. There is also a more extensive roster of industry
internship placements for students.
In 2007–08, two new courses were added to the business
curriculum. These courses not only emphasize the skills necessary
to promote, build, and sustain one’s career, but also how to utilize
new business models and technology. Brian Camelio, head of
ArtistShare, and entertainment lawyer Steve Gordon teach Future of
the Music Business. Experienced musician, producer, educator, and
entrepreneur Gene Perla teaches Survey of the Music Business.
It is essential for emerging artists to understand the changing
marketplace. These enhancements to professional development and
career services for our students and alumni are crucial to meeting
this need.
Bob Hurwitz
Kurk Nurock
The Executive Director’s
Student Advisory Council
Photo: Ryan Blum Kryzstal
Spring 2008
in Class and Out
the executive director’S StudeNt adviSory couNcil
(EDSAC) is a an ongoing forum for students to voice their
concerns. EDSAC members provide crucial feedback to the
executive director and administration regarding community life,
academic programs, and administrative policies and procedures.
The 12 members of EDSAC are student leaders who volunteer
their services. Executive Director Martin Mueller and Assistant
Director of Academic Affairs Brenda Barlow founded and co-chair
the council.
EDSAC has successfully advocated for student-led groups to
perform at Sweet Rhythm, funding for new instruments and
tuning/tech needs, and the extension of practice-room hours
during final exams. This term, EDSAC is discussing innovative
ways for students and faculty to collaborate with the broader
university community, such as through the New School Radio
Station and University Student Senate. They are also identifying
new strategies for recruitment and exploring the role of
“contemporary music” at New School Jazz.
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