This is a detailed guide to a range of career possibilities in the world of music.
Author(s): Shelly Field
Edition: 6
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 369
Contents......Page 8
How to Use This Book......Page 12
Acknowledgments......Page 16
Table of Organization......Page 18
Introduction......Page 20
Recording and the Record Business......Page 24
Radio and Television......Page 80
On the Road......Page 90
Music Retailing and Wholesaling......Page 102
The Business End of the Industry......Page 116
Instrument Repair, Restoration, and Design......Page 140
Publicity and Advertising......Page 150
Support Services for Recording Artists......Page 174
Symphonies, Orchestras, Operas, etc.......Page 188
Arenas, Facilities, Halls, and Clubs......Page 218
Education......Page 232
Talent and Writing......Page 248
Church Music......Page 264
Appendix I: Degree and Nondegree Programs......Page 273
Appendix II: Trade Associations, Unions, and other Organizations......Page 325
Appendix III: Record Companies......Page 334
Appendix IV: Record Distributors......Page 340
Appendix V: Booking Agencies......Page 343
Appendix VI: Music Publishers......Page 347
Appendix VII: Rights Societies......Page 353
Appendix VIII: Public Relations and Publicity Firms......Page 355
Appendix IX: Entertainment Industry Attorneys and Law Firms......Page 358
Appendix X: Music-Related Web Sites......Page 364
Appendix XI: Career and Job Web Sites......Page 368
Appendix XII: Workshops, Seminars, Conferences, and Conventions......Page 369
Glossary......Page 373
Bibliography......Page 377
Index......Page 386
About the Author......Page 393
