COURSE SYLLABUS
Class Location: MC 200B Final Exam:
tba
Instructor: Marty Wheeler
Contacts:
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NOTE: As an adjunct
professor I do not have an office at
For Updated Syllabus Schedule and Study Guides visit: www.martywheeler.com/belmont/index.htm
Educational Objectives of the
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
A study of
music publishing. The course deals with contracts, music
licensing, performance rights organizations, catalog
development, catalog acquisition, sub-publishing, internet revenues, new
technologies relating to songs and other activities conducted by music
publishers.
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 have a good understanding of the
Performing Rights Organizations and their role in the music publishing
industry.
3.
Should be able to express the major
tenets of key publishing contracts including exclusive and single song
contracts, co-publishing and administration from the perspective of the Music
Publisher, the non-artist songwriter and the artist songwriter.
4.
Should have a good understanding of the latest copyright
issues and how it relates to the Music Publisher and the Songwriter.
It
is the responsibility of each student to abide by the Belmont University Honor
Code. “In affirmation of the Belmont University Statement
of Values, I pledge that I will not give or receive aid during examinations; I
will not give or receive false or impermissible aid in course work, in the
preparation of reports, or in any other type of work that is to be used by the
instructor as the basis of my grade; I will not engage in any form of academic
fraud. Furthermore, I will uphold my responsibility to see to it that others
abide by the spirit and letter of this Honor Pledge.”
"Accommodation of Disabilities:
In compliance with
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act,
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Attendance: As per the current Undergraduate
Bulletin. I am very strict on this. If you
miss more than the allowed amount – You WILL Fail this
class.
2. Materials: Music,
Money and Success by Jeffrey & Todd Brabec
3. Participation
and Prepared assignments:
Research
Reports:
Each student will submit 3 Music Publishing Research Reports on the dates
stated in the syllabus under Class Schedule.
Each report must include one article relating to some aspect of music
publishing stapled to a one-page typed analysis of the article written by
the student. Suggested print sources include Billboard, Radio & Records, Music
Row, CCM Update, the Tennessean,
1) MUST be typed and at least one page (single or double
spaced).
1) MUST include your name.
2) MUST be stapled. (No bending of corners or paper clips).
3) MUST include a copy of the article. I need a copy of the article, NOT a web link.
4) MUST be turned in at class – No e-mailed papers will be
accepted.
5) MUST NOT BE LATE.
I will deduct at least 20 points
These reports may be discussed in class
4. Testing:
3 tests will be given in the class on the dates stated
under class schedule. NO MAKE UP TESTS
WILL BE GIVEN.
The
Final Exam will be comprehensive.
5. Basis
of grade evaluation: Grading scale as per the current Undergraduate
Bulletin. Participation credits are
listed below:
%
of Grade
3 Research Papers (5% each) 15%
Test #1 20%
Mid Term 30%
Final 35%
TOTAL 100%
Grading
scale: 97-100=A+, 93-96=A, 90-92=A-, 87-89=B+,
83-86=B, 80-82=B-, 76-79=C+, 73-76=C, 70-72=C-, 67-69=D+, 63-66=D, 60-62=D-,
0-59=F
Class Schedule:
Thu 01/11 Introduction –
Market Analysis (RIAA Market data)
Tue 01/16 Music Publishing
History
Thu 01/18 Departmental
functions -Read
pages 1-9
Tue 01/23 Income Sources
for a publisher -Read pages 30-56
Thu 01/25 Mechanical
Calculations / Royalties -Research # 1 Due
Tue 01/30 The Controlled
Composition Clause/Song Caps -Read
pages 149-158
Thu 02/01 tba
Tue 02/06 Test 1 - (Covers Mechanical Calculations Only)
Thu 02/08 Copyright
Overview -Read Chapter 4
Tue 02/13 Great Songs Day
/ Listening -Bring a great song!
Thu 02/15 Deal
Proposal’s (the basics) -Read
chapter 2
Tue 02/20 Contracts
(read through a full contract)
Thu 02/22 Contracts continued – Review for Mid Term
Tue 02/27 tba
Thu 03/01 Mid Term
Tue 03/06 SPRING
BREAK – NO CLASS
Thu 03/08 SPRING
BREAK – NO CLASS
Tue 03/13 Intro
to PRO’s / ASCAP -Read Chapter 10
Thu 03/15
Tue 03/20 Guest Speaker (ASCAP)
Thu 03/22 Guest Speaker (BMI or SESAC)
Tue 03/27 Licensing (Synch
– Movies/Commercials/TV) -Read
Chapters 7,8&9
Thu 03/29 Movie Song Casting -Bring Music for scene
Tue 04/03 Songwriter(s) – Guest speakers
Thu 04/05 EASTER BREAK – NO CLASS
Tue 03/10 Sub-Publishing -Read Chapter 13
Thu 03/12 New Media -Internet /Streaming /Downloading -Read Chapter 12
Tue 03/17 Catalog Acquisitions -Read Chapter 15
Thu 03/19 Print, CCLI & Grand Rights -Research #3 Due
Tue 03/24 Song Demos / Song Plugging / Creative
Thu 03/26 Review for exam
Tue 04/01 Last Day Of Class
(TBA)
FINAL EXAM - TBA
For
Updated Syllabus Schedule and Study Guides visit: www.martywheeler.com/belmont/index.htm