Journal of the Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association

Volume 3, Number 1 (2003)

Bruce Ronkin, Editor

Northeastern University

Dick Weissman, Assistant Editor/Book Reviews Editor University of Colorado at Denver (Emeritus)

Published in Cooperation with Loyola University New Orleans College of Music Edward Kvet, Dean

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.

Reviewers and Editorial Board

Bruce Ronkin Northeastern University

Rebecca Chappell Anderson University

Barry Hill Lebanon Valley College

Jeff Snyder Lebanon Valley College

Fred Taylor Georgia State University

Kim L. Wangler State University of New York College at Potsdam

Dick Weissman University of Colorado at Denver (Emeritus)

Purposes 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 Association also provides a marketplace for ideas, strategies, and original concepts in education to meet the professional challenges of the 21st century as well as:

Provide a resource for information about the music industry including business practices, legal aspects, technology, performance media, and related areas;
Foster research on the music industry and on music industry education;
Assist institutions with the development of music industry programs and curricula;
Promote student interests in the music industry and support the Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association;
Facilitate interaction between the music industry and music industry education.

Board of Directors

William Ashbourne, Recording Industry & Music Publishing

Morris Brown College

Wesley A. Bulla, Music Technology Belmont University

Peter Cho, Public Relations Delgado Community College

Kim Kraft, Multimedia & Entertainment

The Commercial Music Institute, Chicago

Marcia Lewis, Student Relations Valparaiso University

Claudia McCain, Membership Western Illinois University

Bruce Ronkin, Journal Publications Northeastern University

Rey Sanchez, Composition & Performance University of Miami

Richard Strasser, Curriculum University of Massachusetts Lowell

Kim L. Wangler, Music Merchandising State University of New York College at Potsdam Phil Saxe, European Liaison Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Theo Papadopoulos, Australasian Liaison Victoria University

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

MEIEA Consultant

Alan Remington, Orange Coast College

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.