Vol. 2 No. 1
(Spring 2002)
Bruce Ronkin
Northeastern University
Dick Weissman
University of Colorado at Denver
College of Music Edward Kvet, Dean and Music Business Program Scott Fredrickson, Chair
The MEIEA Journal is published annually by the Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA) in order to increase public awareness of the music industry and to foster music business education.
The MEIEA Journal provides a scholarly analysis of technological, legal, historical, educational and business trends within the music industry and is designed as a resource for anyone currently involved or interested in the music industry. Topics include issues that affect music industry education and the music industry such as curriculum design, pedagogy, technological innovation, intellectual property matters, industry-related legislation, arts administration, industry analysis, and historical perspectives. The MEIEA Journal is distributed to members of MEIEA, universities, libraries, and individuals concerned with the music industry and music business education.
Ideas and opinions expressed in the MEIEA Journal do not necessarily reflect those of MEIEA. MEIEA disclaims responsibility for statements of fact or opinions expressed in individual contributions.
Permission for reprint or reproduction must be obtained in writing and the proper credit line given.
© Copyright 2002 Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association All rights reserved
Paul Friedlander
California State University, Chico
Marcia Lewis
Valparaiso University
Jeff Snyder
Lebanon Valley College
Kim L. Wangler
State University of New York College at Potsdam
Dick Weissman
University of Colorado at Denver
Alice Clark College of Music
Loyola University New Orleans
Julia McSherry Director of Publications and Marketing Communications
Loyola University New Orleans
Allee Anderson Publications Designer
Loyola University New Orleans
Purpose and Goals
The Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association is organized to bring together educators and the leaders of the music and entertainment industry in order to more successfully prepare students for careers in these fields. The goal of the Association is to provide a marketplace for ideas, strategies, and original concepts in education to meet the professional challenges of the 21st century as well as:
President
Tim Hays
Elmhurst College
Dick Weissman
University of Colorado at Denver
Carole Knisely
Harrisburg Area Community College
Treasurer
Marcia Lewis
Valparaiso University
European Liaison
Arthur Bernstein
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Wesley A. Bulla
Belmont University
Rebecca Chappell
Anderson University
John Charlillo
Criterion Music Group
Claudia McCain
Western Illinois University
Record Industry & Music Publishing
Matthew O’Brien
Middle Tennessee State University
MEIEA Journal Editor
Bruce Ronkin
Northeastern University
Music Merchandising
Jeff Snyder
Lebanon Valley College
Composition & Performance
Frederick J. Taylor
Georgia State University
Kim L. Wangler
State University of New York at Potsdam
Public Relations
Stephen Widenhofer
Millikin University
Scott Fredrickson 1995-99
Loyola University New Orleans
David Hibbard 1993-95
McLennan Community College
Janet Nepkie 1989-93
State Uniersity of New York College at Oneonta
Michael Fink 1988-89
University of Texas at San Antonio (emeritus)
Richard Broderick 1986-88
New York University (emeritus)
James A. Progris 1984-86
University of Miami
David P. Leonard 1982-84
TREBAS Institute
Jay Collins 1979-82
University of North Alabama
Notice to Contributors
The Journal of the Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to all aspects of the music and entertainment industry and music/entertainment industry education. All feature articles submitted for publication are reviewed by an editorial board consisting of respected scholars, teachers, and industry professionals. Submissions of articles in all areas related to the music and entertainment industry and music/entertainment industry education are welcome.
Articles may be submitted in hard copy or in electronic format. Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent as email attachments, preferably in Microsoft Word format.
Hard copy submissions should be typed on 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper, double-spaced throughout with one-inch margins. All notes should be consecutively numbered and should appear as endnotes at the conclusion of the manuscript text.
In order to facilitate blind review, the author’s name must not appear on the submitted manuscript. A cover letter that clearly identifies the manuscript must be included. The editor will normally give notice of the article’s status within three months of its receipt. The editor also regrets that manuscripts cannot be returned.
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for reproduction from the publishers of all copyrighted material used (musical examples, etc.).
Submissions and correspondence should be addressed to:
Dr. Bruce Ronkin b.ronkin@neu.edu Editor, MEIEA Journal Department of Music, 351 Ryder Hall Northeastern University Boston, MA 02115