MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

Journal of the Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association

Volume 4, Number 1 (2004)

Bruce Ronkin, Editor Northeastern University

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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.

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Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association

All rights reserved

Reviewers and Editorial Board

Bruce Ronkin Northeastern University

Wesley A. Bulla  Belmont University

Peter Cho Delgado Community College

E. Michael Harrington Belmont University

Tim Hays Elmhurst College

John Kellogg University of Colorado at Denver

Kristél Pfeil Kemmerer Albright College

Theo Papadopoulos Victoria University

Jennifer Segal Columbia Artists Management LLC

Kim L. Wangler Bel Canto Reeds

Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association

Purposes and Goals

The Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA) is an international organization formed to bring together educators with leaders of the music and entertainment industries. The primary goal of MEIEA is to facilitate an exchange of information between educators and practitioners in order to prepare students for careers in the music and entertainment industries.

In order to seek professional practical knowledge and functional strategies in education, MEIEA will endeavor to:

MEIEA Advisory Board

Doug Gould Shure, Inc.

Jennifer Segal Columbia Artists Management LLC

Bill Thomas Fitch Thomas Management

MEIEA Executive Officers

President Rebecca Chappell Anderson University

Vice President Jeff Snyder Lebanon Valley College

Secretary Kristél Pfeil Kemmerer Albright College

Treasurer Phyllis Johnson Columbia College Chicago

Membership Claudia McCain Western Illinois University

Student Relations Marcia Lewis Valparaiso University

MEIEA Board of Directors

Wesley A. Bulla Belmont University

Peter Cho Delgado Community College

E. Michael HarringtonBelmont University

John Kellogg University of Colorado at Denver

Bruce Ronkin, MEIEA Journal Editor Northeastern University

Rey Sanchez University of Miami

Richard Strasser Northeastern University

Kim L. Wangler Bel Canto Reeds

Theo Papadopoulos, Australasian Liaison Victoria University

Phil Saxe, European Liaison Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Past Presidents

Tim Hays (1999-2003), Elmhurst College Scott Fredrickson (1995-1999), Loyola University New Orleans David Hibbard (1993-1995), McLennan Community College Janet Nepkie (1989-1993), State University College of New York at

Oneonta Michael Fink (1988-1989), University of Texas at San Antonio (emeri

tus) Richard Broderick (1986-88), New York University (emeritus) James A. Progris (1984-1986), University of Miami David P. Leonard (1982-84), Trebas Institute Jay Collins (1979-82), University of North Alabama

From The Editor

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 8½ x 11-inch paper, double-spaced throughout with one-inch margins.

All submissions should use the normal style of citation, in conformance with the guidelines given in The Chicago Manual of Style. 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: Bruce Ronkin Editor, MEIEA Journal b.ronkin@neu.edu

Bruce Ronkin Editor, MEIEA Journal 100 Meserve Hall Northeastern University Boston, MA 02115, U.S.A.