Belmont
University: MBU 1110.10
Syllabus: Survey of
Music Business
Fall 2006
Instructor:
Gary Voorhies
615-584-1693
Office hours by
appointment
Course
number 1110.01
Credit: 3 hours
Class Location: MC
200B
Meeting time: Monday
3:00-5:45
Course Description: A
study of the major areas of Music Business. Attention is given to practical
application as well as the theoretical foundations of the industry. In-depth
study of organizations and a general overview of the industry are included.
Course Objective: An
introduction to the Music Business for students beginning studies in various
curriculums within the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business.
Goals:
The
Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business has the following goals:
1) To provide a personalized, career-oriented and practical education that
emphasizes leadership, innovation, private enterprise and entrepreneurship. 2)
To equip students with the tools to think critically, communicate effectively,
accept responsibility, make successful decisions, and prosper in diverse work
environments. 3) To emphasize quality classroom instruction within the
parameters of ethical Christian principles.
Course
Requirements/Materials: All You Need To Know About
The Music Business by Donald S. Passman. Other research or course
materials as assigned by Instructor.
Attendance: Belmont
University is committed to the idea that regular class attendance is essential
to successful scholastic achievement. When the number of absences for any
reason exceeds four times the number of times that the class meets per week,
the student is involuntarily dropped from the course with a grade of “WF.”
Accommodation of
Disabilities: In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the
Americans With Disabilities Act, Belmont University will provide reasonable
accommodation of all medically documented disabilities. If you have a
disability and would like the university to provide reasonable accommodations
of the disability during this course, please notify Tammye Tanksley, Director
of Counseling & Developmental Support in the Office of the Dean of Students
as soon as possible.
Testing: There will
be three tests during the semester. Refer to the class calendar for the dates.
There will be a comprehensive final exam.
Basis of Grade
Evaluation:
97-100 = A+
93-96 = A
90-92 = A-
87-89 = B+
83-86 = B
80-82 = B-
77-79 = C+
73-76 = C
70-72 = C-
67-69 = D+
63-66 = D
60-62 = D-
Below 59 = failing
Make Up Exams: In
accordance with Music Business policy, there will be no make-up exams given in
this course. If you miss an exam and the absence is excused, the final exam
will count double. You may not skip an exam and expect to substitute the final
exam grade for it.
When exams are
returned the correct answers will be reviewed. Individual questions will be
answered after class.
CLASS
SCHEDULE
MBU
1110.01
FALL 2007
8-28
Class 1 –
Review Syllabus, Intro to Course
9-4
Holiday
9-11 Chapter 1, 2 & 3
9-18 Chapter 4, 5 & 6
9-25 Chapter 7, 8 & 9
10-2 Test #1
10-9 Chapter 10, 11, 12, 13
10-16 Chapter 14, 15, 16, 17
10-23 Chapter 18, 19, 20, 21
10-30 Test #2
11-6 Chapter 22, 23, 24, 25
11-13 Chapter 26, 27, 28
11-20 Chapter 29, 30, 31
11-27 Chapter 32, 33, 34
12-4
Test #3
Final Exam to be
scheduled