Abstract
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
Baskerville, David. Music Business Handbook and Career Guide , 3rd Ed. Denver: The Sherwood Company, 1981. A widely used college textbook on music-related careers. (552 pp. hardcover, $1895)
2.
How to Set Up a Course in the Music Business. Denver: Music Careers , P.O. Box 216–45, Denver 80221. A packet of useful materials on music-related careers, including an annotated bibliography, descriptive literature on music career education, a list of schools and teachers active in the field, and instruction. Enclose an oversized, self-addressed envelope with requests. ($2)
3.
The Music Industry Educators Association (MIEA) is the most representative professional association in this field. For more information, write to Paul Kelly, MIEA Secretary, c/o Department of Music, Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126.
4.
The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) can provide guidelines on accreditation of college programs in the music business. Address inquiries to NASM, Suite 5, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Reston, Virginia 22090.
5.
Shemel, Sidney and Krasilovsky, M. William. This Business of Music , 4th Ed. Lakewood, NJ: Billboard Books, 1979. A reference book stressing information on copyright, publishing, and recording (596 pp. hardcover, $18.50).
6.
Rachlin, Harvey. The Encyclopedia of the Music Business. New York: Harper and Row, 1981. Treats major topics in short, descriptive articles. Careers are not discussed. (524 pp. hardcover, $18.95)