SYLLABUS – Spring 2006
Course#: MBU 2450.01
Instructor & Phone #: Mr. Daniel T. Keen
Adjunct Instructor, Music Business
742-5000 (ASCAP)
Credit: 3 hours
Class Location:
MBC 209 B
Meeting Time: Tuesday, Thursday, 8:00am
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Catalog Description
MBU 2450. Music Publishing (3). A study of music publishing. The course deals with contracts, foreign publishing, catalog development, setting up a publishing company, demo sessions and licensing.
Course Rationale
Music Publishing is an integral part of the music industry. It is important to have a working knowledge of music publishing because it impacts every area of the music business.
General Course Objectives
As a result of this course, the student:
1. Should be able to explain those activities conducted by the music publisher including catalog administration, contract negotiation, royalty accounting, song promotion, mechanical, synchronization, and print licensing, and foreign sub-publishing.
2. Should be able to explain the nature of copyright including history and basic forms.
3. Should have a good understanding of the Performing Rights Organizations and their function in music publishing.
4. Should be able to express the major tenets of key music publishing contracts including exclusive and single songwriter contracts, co-publishing and administration.
II COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENT:
Required Materials
The required text is MUSIC, MONEY AND SUCCESS - 2002-2003 Edition (Schirmer Books) by Jeffrey Brabec
and Todd Brabec. The book can be purchased a1 the
Attendance
It is my expectation that you attend all of the class meetings for the best learning experience. Absence is permitted only in cases of illness, family emergencies, or other legitimate causes. For a complete explanation of the attendance policy see pages 57 and 58 of the current University Bulletin.
Accommodation of Disabilities
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the
Americans with Disabilities Act,
Instructional Modes
Instruction will consist of several learning resources including, but not limited to the following:
1. Lectures and discussions 2. assigned text readings; 3. visual presentations; 4. guest speakers; 5. take home quizzes (pass/fail) and 6. a practicum
Requirements For The Course
EXAMINATIONS:
Each student will pass
1 Mid Term and 1 Final Exam.
PUBLISHING PRACTICUM
This class will undertake a project that will involve "being a publisher”. It will require activities inside and outside class time.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES
The breakdown is as follows:
Mid-Term 20%
Final 20%
Take home quizzes 10%
Practicum 25%
Class participation 25%
NOTE:
Among other things, the c1ass participation grade is based upon a student's attendance in c1ass. Zero to 1 abs. = A; 2 abs. = B; 3 abs. = C; 4 abs. = D; 5 or more abs. = F.
The final grade for the course will be calculated as follows:
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
below 60 is failing
MUSIC PUBLISHING - Dan Keen
Course Calendar Fall 2006
Keen reserves the right to alter this schedule as
necessary
August 29 Read preface, Pgs. 1-9 of Chapter 1
31 Read Chapter 13
September 12 Read Chapter 11
14 Read Pgs. 28-52 of Chapter 1, pgs. 106-116
of Chapter 3
19 Read Chapter 7
October 3 Read Chapter 4
5 Read Chapter 5
10 Read Chapter 6 also, MID-TERM
12 NO CLASS, FALL BREAK
19 Read Chapter 8
24 Read Chapter 9
31 Read pgs. 9-28 of Chapter 1
November 7 Read Chapter 2
16 Read Chapter 10
21 Read Chapter 16
28 Re-read Chapter 13
30
Read Chapter 17 & 15
December 5 Read Chapter 14 also, group
presentations
7 Final – Note: Final will be given only
on this date. Do not buy a plane ticket
or otherwise make plans to leave school before this date. Don’t even ask.