BELMONT UNIVERSITY

MIKE CURB COLLEGE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC BUSINESS

MBU/EIS/SNG 4000 COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title:       MBU/EIS/SNG 4000 (“Insider’s View” & “Showcases”)

Instructor:           Mr. Mike Bannon.

Contact info:       insidersview@mail.belmont.edu

Course #:             MBU 4000/EIS 4000/SNG 4000

Credit Hrs:          0

Semester:            Spring 2008

Locations:           MPAC/Curb Event Center/Curb Café (see event listing)

Schedule:             See Below and http://forum.belmont.edu/muzzbuzz for changes and info.

Course information: Each semester (up to 8 semesters) you are enrolled in the College of Entertainment and Music Business you must register and complete the requirements for MBU/EIS/SNG 4000 credit.  If you have not registered as of today, please contact the Advising Center at 615-460-6615. 

MBU/EIS/SNG 4000 has 2 requirements:  (3) The Insider’s View and (2) Showcases.  Each semester you are required to attend three (3) Insider’s View seminars out of 5 opportunities offered and two (2) Showcases out of 6 opportunities offered.  You must have your student ID at each event and be scanned immediately following the event to receive credit for attending.

To receive the showcase portion of your 4000 credit you will need to attend and get your card scanned at 2 (out of the 6 offered) of the following dates this fall. 

CEMB Showcase Series

· Rock Showcase                                        February 16, 2008

· Cover Showcase                                       March 15, 2008

· Best of the Best                                       April 5, 2008

All CEMB Showcases take place in the Curb Event Center with a start time of 7:00pm unless otherwise noted.

ASCAP Writers’ Night Series

· January 29, 2008

· February 26, 2008

· March 11, 2008

Each Writers’ Night takes place in the Curb Café and starts at 6:00pm—limited seating, so arrive early.

Attendance Policy: Attendance will be taken at all scheduled events. This course is required each semester of all full and part-time CEMB students. You must have your student ID at each event and be scanned immediately following the event to receive credit for attending.  Out of respect for our guests and for taping purposes, you will not be allowed to enter an Insider’s View lecture past the indicated start time.  Be on time.

If you have any questions regarding MBU/EIS/SNG 4000 credit please email us at insidersview@mail.belmont.edu.

What is the Insider’s View?

The Insider's View is an informal forum that provides Curb College students an all-access pass to the inner workings of the entertainment and music industries. Top entertainment professionals address topics relevant to their field in a conversational setting creating interaction between students and key decision makers and performers.

Recent guests include:

Dave Barnes - Independent Singer/Songwriter
Sid Bernstein, Independent Promoter - "The man that brought the Beatles to America" -- New York

Tom Cavanaugh – Vice President, Legal Affairs, Fox Entertainment – Los Angeles

Maureen Crowe – Independent Music Supervisor – Los Angeles
Rick Dempsey - Senior Vice President Creative, Disney – Los Angeles
Nick Firth – Chairman, BMG Worldwide Music Publishing – New York

Cory Gierman, Godfather of Muzik Mafia

Kevin Liles, Executive Vice President. Warner Music Group – New York

Dennis Matkosky, Songwriter

Julie Roberts - Mercury Records Artist, CMA Horizon Award Nominee

Steve Schnur – Worldwide Executive of Music & Marketing, Electronic Arts – Los Angeles

Ricky Skaggs, Artist/Entertainer – The Official Ambassador of Bluegrass Music
Derek Sivers, President/Founder, CD Baby – Los Angeles

Ben Folds – Independent Recording Artist

Why do I have to attend?

You have to attend a specific number of Insider’s View credits to complete your 4000 credit requirements (see opposite side for more info.) Make plans to attend all of them…you won’t want to miss them! 

Where are Insider’s View lectures held?

Insider’s View seminars are held in Massey Performing arts Center (MPAC)

Where can I find the dates for The Insider’s View lectures?

Listed below…You can also visit the CEMB information website at forum.belmont.edu/muzzbuzz to find out about upcoming guests, dates and times!  Also, please check the forum website for any changes or cancelations.

The Insider’s View (MBU/EIS/SNG 4000 credit available)

Spring 2008

· Wednesday, February 6 – 6:30pm

· Wednesday, February 20 – 10:00am

· Wednesday, March 5– 10:00am

· Monday, March 10 – 6:30pm

· Monday, April 2 -- 6:30pm

If you have questions about The Insider’s View requirements, email us at insidersview@mail.belmont.edu