BELMONT UNIVERSITY - MBU 2450 - MUSIC PUBLISHING

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 Belmont bookstore and severallocal bookstores.

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, 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 and Developmental Support in the Office of the Dean of Students (460-6407) as soon as possible.

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