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There’s More to Music than Playing an
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The Programs at CMI |
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CMI offers some of the most thorough and comprehensive
commercial music programs of professional study in the nation. Originally developed for DePaul
University’s prestigious School of Music, the Diploma and Certificate
programs offer students the very same coursework studied by DePaul students
under its director, Kim Craft, M.M., J.D., for a fraction of the cost—as well
as a chance to study and work with industry professionals and guest artists
such as producer Robert White Johnson (Celine Dion), publicist Julie “O” (Smashing
Pumpkins and
Peter Gabriel), Shawn Murphy (ASCAP’s Midwest Director), and radio and video
personalities Ryan Manno (Q101) and David Broom (MTV’s Real
World). CMI offers its students the chance to market, administer,
participate in and host live-performance showcases; attend national
conferences and workshops; run career fairs; manage working bands; host guest
speakers from the industry; and supervise on-site and off-site artistic
performances. CMI boasts a collaboration with the Chicago musical
community and all of the opportunities of a large but comfortable city. In addition to professional contacts made
while studying at CMI, students prepare for their careers with either a
professional internship or Career Planning course activity and have various
career fair, conference, workshop, seminar, job, and internship postings
available to them. To enroll, students must be high school graduates or hold a
GED certificate, proficient in the English language, and have completed a CMI
application. At various times, special
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FALL 2003
August 1-23 Registration, Advising, and Faculty/Staff Development August 25 Session A Classes Begin September 1-2 Labor Day Recess (no classes) September 15 Session B Classes Begin October 4 Session A Classes End October 25 Session B Classes End October 25-31 Registration and Advising |
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WINTER 2003 November 3 Session A Classes Begin November 27 Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) December 13 Session A Classes End December 15-18 Session B Intensive Classes Registration and Advising December 20-January 4 Winter Holiday Recess (no classes) |
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ACADEMIC
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PROGRAMS OF STUDY The Business of Music (CMI 100) In this course, students
will survey various areas of the commercial music industry, including: artist
contracts and record deals; the recording industry; agents and managers;
piracy, counterfeiting, bootlegging, payola, and trade practices; copyright
and trademark laws; publishing; merchandising and distribution; and business
entities. Legal Issues for Musicians (CMI 200) In this course, students
will explore both state and federal laws of the entertainment industry,
especially as they relate to contractual matters, applying basic legal
principles to case studies, hypotheticals, and industry contracts. Study how to set up a musical group (name
selection, copyrights, service marks, and business entities); infringement,
including sampling and file sharing issues; collaboration agreements;
publishing, including performing rights organizations; single-song
agreements; music licensing for television and film; performing and
marketing, including club contracts, showcases, publicity, and unions;
merchandising and distribution agreements; manager, agent, and producer contracts;
and recording contracts, including major and indie label agreements and
royalties. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in CMI 100) Internship (CMI 300) Students will select a
faculty mentor for guidance with an internal or external internship, working
in any area of the commercial music industry they desire, including
marketing, management, promotions, publishing, production, retail,
entertainment law, or distribution.
Internships may be performed in a non-profit or for-profit environment
and may either be paid or unpaid. At
the completion of the internship, a journal will be submitted documenting
experience gained and work performed. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in CMI 100. Intro. To Sound Recording Technology (CMI 400) In this course, students
will learn the basics of studio recording technology, including dubbing,
splicing, editing, sound equipment (multi-track players and mixing board) and
industry practices. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in CMI 100. Music Marketing (CMI 500) In this course, students
will study various aspects of the music marketing industry, including an
overview of music income sources; activating a complete marketing and
promotional campaign; the difference between advertising, publicity, and
promotion,; on-line sales and promotions; press kits; the marketing chain;
retail distribution chains; focus groups; target markets and demographics;
and guerilla marketing tactics. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in CMI 100. Music Management (CMI 600) In this course, students
will study various musical venues; creating a mission statement; promotion
and marketing (traditional and digital); fund development; accountability and
action implications; creation of gig sheets, tour schedules, concert and play
lists, and income statements; accountability and ethics; management
contracts; and managers and agents. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in CMI 100. Career Planning (CMI 700) In this course, students
will explore career options in areas of the music industry, including
marketing, promotions, publishing, production, merchandising, law, finance,
A&R management, and distribution.
Special emphasis will be placed on developing a professional resume
and cover letter, as well as job research skills and interviewing strategies.
Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in CMI 100. To Contact Us: CMI The Commercial Music Institute 1385 N. Milwaukee, Suite #2 Chicago, IL 60622 l
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