12/16/10 9:54 AM
A S A C M C S T U D E N T, you will live just across the street from the CMC head-
I succeed—creatively, financially and spiritually?”
Administrator keeps it all running smoothly, from the admissions process, to day-to-day
pinning it all is the pursuit of the question, “Who has God made me to be, and how can
social input and opportunities you need to flourish personally. Additionally, the Program
ment and lighting, entertainment contracts and music industry finance. Plus, under-
The Residence Life Director will be there to make sure you have all the spiritual and
career development, marketing, record company operations, mixing, sound reinforce-
10 minutes from Music Row and 15 minutes from the airport and major shopping areas.
boardroom. You’ll get intensive instruction in recording, songwriting, performance,
your fingertips, with grocery stores and even a Starbucks right down the street. You’ll be
junct faculty, bring you dozens of years of experience in the studio, on stage and in the
access to a fitness center, swimming pool and laundry room. You’ll have everything at
C M C C O - F O U N D E R S Warren Pettit and Tom Willett, plus a rotating cast of ad-
quarters. Your fully furnished apartment is complete with a well-equipped kitchen and
operations, to making sure you get the credits you deserve.
CMC_final_AA.indd 1
R E CO M M E N D E D C R E D I TS : W W W. B E STS E M E ST E R .CO M /C M C / L E A R N Students earn 16 semester hours of credit. In addition to the Core Courses (7 credits), each student participates in 3 courses from their chosen track: Artist, Executive or Technical (9 credits). CORE COURSES
Faith, Music and Culture Inside the Music Industry Practicum
CREDITS
3 3 1
ARTIST TRACK
Tailored to students considering careers as vocalists, musicians, songwriters, recording artists, performers and producers Essentials of Songwriting 3 Studio Recording 3 Performance 3 EXECUTIVE TRACK
Designed for business, arts management, marketing, communications and related majors Artist Management Artists & Repertoire Music Marketing and Sales
www.bestsemester.com/cmc/live
3 3 3
TECHNICAL TRACK
Prepares students for careers in live sound, concert lighting, studio recording and production Advanced Recording Techniques 3 Live Sound Reinforcement 3 Lighting 3 TOTA L C R E D I T S
16
PREPARING FOR THE REAL WORLD Ever wonder what happens after the CMC? Here’s what just a handful of our alum have been up to: On tour with American Idol Kelly Clarkson In the studio with Grammy®- and Oscar®-winning Producer T Bone Burnett Featured in Rolling Stone magazine Artist Manager at Irving Azoff Management (LA) Talent Coordinator at The Hollywood Bowl Assistant to the President, Universal Music Group (LA) Recording Artists signed to Interscope, Gotee, Mono vs. Stereo and Ramseur Records Recording and Live Sound Engineers (LA, NY, Nashville) Road Manager for Touring Artists Artist Managers at The Firm (LA) and Nettwerk (Nashville) International Marketing Coordinator, Epic Records (NY) Music Video Director (Nashville and LA) Television Producer (NY) Songwriters in Nashville Studio Musicians (Nashville and LA) Publicists (LA) Music Journalist Music Ministers (WA, PA, OK) Director of Marketing, AEG Live Actor on “ER”, “Cold Case”, and in music videos Hair and Makeup Stylist Sales Manager at leading sound reinforcement company (NY) Booking Agent (Chicago) Marketing Executive with the Grammys Attorney (Detroit) Account Executive, EMI CMG Music Publishing Para-church Ministry Leader
4 M O N T H S . 1 4 W E E K S . 2 4 / 7. You get to work on nothing but music. The CMC
offers you state-of-the-art recording consoles, outboard gear and plug-ins, pro-quality guitars, keyboards, drums and amps, digital SLR and Hi-Def video gear, and enough sound reinforcement and lighting gear to take even the most jaded Indie Rocker to his happy place. An entire semester with a select group of artists, executives and techs who are ready to get serious about learning the ropes and getting a head start on their careers.
AND MORE!
202.548.5201
CMC@BESTSEMESTER.COM
STREET NE
W W W. B E S T S E M E S T E R . C O M / C M C
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WA S H I N G TO N D C 2 0 0 0 2
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www.bestsemester.com/cmc/explore few years ahead of you, are excited to help show you the way. blend art, commerce and real spirituality. And nearly 75 CMC alum, who are just a music industry network of hundreds of believers who can help you find your way to Taylor Swift. From Jack White to Amy Grant. Explore the city and connect with a N A S H V I L L E . M U S I C C I T Y. Home to everyone from Kings of Leon to
that gives you hands-on experience in all aspects of making and marketing music. marketing guru, the Contemporary Music Center (CMC) is the only semester-long program musician, producer, engineer, artist manager, booking agent, record company executive or Whether you’re thinking of pursuing a career as a songwriter, recording artist, touring in the ever-changing, ever-challenging music industry? seasoned professionals and 30 like-minded friends committed to helping you find your place would take you a year just to discover them all. And how about exploring that city with some performance venues, record labels, new media start-ups and publishing companies that it A C I T Y T H AT ’ S A L L M U S I C A L L T H E T I M E ! A place so full of studios,
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W W W. B E S T S E M E S T E R . C O M / C M C
12/16/10 9:54 AM
A S A C M C S T U D E N T, you will live just across the street from the CMC head-
I succeed—creatively, financially and spiritually?”
Administrator keeps it all running smoothly, from the admissions process, to day-to-day
pinning it all is the pursuit of the question, “Who has God made me to be, and how can
social input and opportunities you need to flourish personally. Additionally, the Program
ment and lighting, entertainment contracts and music industry finance. Plus, under-
The Residence Life Director will be there to make sure you have all the spiritual and
career development, marketing, record company operations, mixing, sound reinforce-
10 minutes from Music Row and 15 minutes from the airport and major shopping areas.
boardroom. You’ll get intensive instruction in recording, songwriting, performance,
your fingertips, with grocery stores and even a Starbucks right down the street. You’ll be
junct faculty, bring you dozens of years of experience in the studio, on stage and in the
access to a fitness center, swimming pool and laundry room. You’ll have everything at
C M C C O - F O U N D E R S Warren Pettit and Tom Willett, plus a rotating cast of ad-
quarters. Your fully furnished apartment is complete with a well-equipped kitchen and
operations, to making sure you get the credits you deserve.
CMC_final_AA.indd 1
R E CO M M E N D E D C R E D I TS : W W W. B E STS E M E ST E R .CO M /C M C / L E A R N Students earn 16 semester hours of credit. In addition to the Core Courses (7 credits), each student participates in 3 courses from their chosen track: Artist, Executive or Technical (9 credits). CORE COURSES
Faith, Music and Culture Inside the Music Industry Practicum
CREDITS
3 3 1
ARTIST TRACK
Tailored to students considering careers as vocalists, musicians, songwriters, recording artists, performers and producers Essentials of Songwriting 3 Studio Recording 3 Performance 3 EXECUTIVE TRACK
Designed for business, arts management, marketing, communications and related majors Artist Management Artists & Repertoire Music Marketing and Sales
www.bestsemester.com/cmc/live
3 3 3
TECHNICAL TRACK
Prepares students for careers in live sound, concert lighting, studio recording and production Advanced Recording Techniques 3 Live Sound Reinforcement 3 Lighting 3 TOTA L C R E D I T S
16
PREPARING FOR THE REAL WORLD Ever wonder what happens after the CMC? Here’s what just a handful of our alum have been up to: On tour with American Idol Kelly Clarkson In the studio with Grammy®- and Oscar®-winning Producer T Bone Burnett Featured in Rolling Stone magazine Artist Manager at Irving Azoff Management (LA) Talent Coordinator at The Hollywood Bowl Assistant to the President, Universal Music Group (LA) Recording Artists signed to Interscope, Gotee, Mono vs. Stereo and Ramseur Records Recording and Live Sound Engineers (LA, NY, Nashville) Road Manager for Touring Artists Artist Managers at The Firm (LA) and Nettwerk (Nashville) International Marketing Coordinator, Epic Records (NY) Music Video Director (Nashville and LA) Television Producer (NY) Songwriters in Nashville Studio Musicians (Nashville and LA) Publicists (LA) Music Journalist Music Ministers (WA, PA, OK) Director of Marketing, AEG Live Actor on “ER”, “Cold Case”, and in music videos Hair and Makeup Stylist Sales Manager at leading sound reinforcement company (NY) Booking Agent (Chicago) Marketing Executive with the Grammys Attorney (Detroit) Account Executive, EMI CMG Music Publishing Para-church Ministry Leader
4 M O N T H S . 1 4 W E E K S . 2 4 / 7. You get to work on nothing but music. The CMC
offers you state-of-the-art recording consoles, outboard gear and plug-ins, pro-quality guitars, keyboards, drums and amps, digital SLR and Hi-Def video gear, and enough sound reinforcement and lighting gear to take even the most jaded Indie Rocker to his happy place. An entire semester with a select group of artists, executives and techs who are ready to get serious about learning the ropes and getting a head start on their careers.
AND MORE!
202.548.5201
CMC@BESTSEMESTER.COM
STREET NE
W W W. B E S T S E M E S T E R . C O M / C M C
[E]
[PH]
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WA S H I N G TO N D C 2 0 0 0 2
321 8
BESTSEMESTER
www.bestsemester.com/cmc/explore few years ahead of you, are excited to help show you the way. blend art, commerce and real spirituality. And nearly 75 CMC alum, who are just a music industry network of hundreds of believers who can help you find your way to Taylor Swift. From Jack White to Amy Grant. Explore the city and connect with a N A S H V I L L E . M U S I C C I T Y. Home to everyone from Kings of Leon to
that gives you hands-on experience in all aspects of making and marketing music. marketing guru, the Contemporary Music Center (CMC) is the only semester-long program musician, producer, engineer, artist manager, booking agent, record company executive or Whether you’re thinking of pursuing a career as a songwriter, recording artist, touring in the ever-changing, ever-challenging music industry? seasoned professionals and 30 like-minded friends committed to helping you find your place would take you a year just to discover them all. And how about exploring that city with some performance venues, record labels, new media start-ups and publishing companies that it A C I T Y T H AT ’ S A L L M U S I C A L L T H E T I M E ! A place so full of studios,
TEMP CON
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W W W. B E S T S E M E S T E R . C O M / C M C
12/16/10 9:54 AM
A S A C M C S T U D E N T, you will live just across the street from the CMC head-
I succeed—creatively, financially and spiritually?”
Administrator keeps it all running smoothly, from the admissions process, to day-to-day
pinning it all is the pursuit of the question, “Who has God made me to be, and how can
social input and opportunities you need to flourish personally. Additionally, the Program
ment and lighting, entertainment contracts and music industry finance. Plus, under-
The Residence Life Director will be there to make sure you have all the spiritual and
career development, marketing, record company operations, mixing, sound reinforce-
10 minutes from Music Row and 15 minutes from the airport and major shopping areas.
boardroom. You’ll get intensive instruction in recording, songwriting, performance,
your fingertips, with grocery stores and even a Starbucks right down the street. You’ll be
junct faculty, bring you dozens of years of experience in the studio, on stage and in the
access to a fitness center, swimming pool and laundry room. You’ll have everything at
C M C C O - F O U N D E R S Warren Pettit and Tom Willett, plus a rotating cast of ad-
quarters. Your fully furnished apartment is complete with a well-equipped kitchen and
operations, to making sure you get the credits you deserve.
CMC_final_AA.indd 1
R E CO M M E N D E D C R E D I TS : W W W. B E STS E M E ST E R .CO M /C M C / L E A R N Students earn 16 semester hours of credit. In addition to the Core Courses (7 credits), each student participates in 3 courses from their chosen track: Artist, Executive or Technical (9 credits). CORE COURSES
Faith, Music and Culture Inside the Music Industry Practicum
CREDITS
3 3 1
ARTIST TRACK
Tailored to students considering careers as vocalists, musicians, songwriters, recording artists, performers and producers Essentials of Songwriting 3 Studio Recording 3 Performance 3 EXECUTIVE TRACK
Designed for business, arts management, marketing, communications and related majors Artist Management Artists & Repertoire Music Marketing and Sales
www.bestsemester.com/cmc/live
3 3 3
TECHNICAL TRACK
Prepares students for careers in live sound, concert lighting, studio recording and production Advanced Recording Techniques 3 Live Sound Reinforcement 3 Lighting 3 TOTA L C R E D I T S
16
PREPARING FOR THE REAL WORLD Ever wonder what happens after the CMC? Here’s what just a handful of our alum have been up to: On tour with American Idol Kelly Clarkson In the studio with Grammy®- and Oscar®-winning Producer T Bone Burnett Featured in Rolling Stone magazine Artist Manager at Irving Azoff Management (LA) Talent Coordinator at The Hollywood Bowl Assistant to the President, Universal Music Group (LA) Recording Artists signed to Interscope, Gotee, Mono vs. Stereo and Ramseur Records Recording and Live Sound Engineers (LA, NY, Nashville) Road Manager for Touring Artists Artist Managers at The Firm (LA) and Nettwerk (Nashville) International Marketing Coordinator, Epic Records (NY) Music Video Director (Nashville and LA) Television Producer (NY) Songwriters in Nashville Studio Musicians (Nashville and LA) Publicists (LA) Music Journalist Music Ministers (WA, PA, OK) Director of Marketing, AEG Live Actor on “ER”, “Cold Case”, and in music videos Hair and Makeup Stylist Sales Manager at leading sound reinforcement company (NY) Booking Agent (Chicago) Marketing Executive with the Grammys Attorney (Detroit) Account Executive, EMI CMG Music Publishing Para-church Ministry Leader
4 M O N T H S . 1 4 W E E K S . 2 4 / 7. You get to work on nothing but music. The CMC
offers you state-of-the-art recording consoles, outboard gear and plug-ins, pro-quality guitars, keyboards, drums and amps, digital SLR and Hi-Def video gear, and enough sound reinforcement and lighting gear to take even the most jaded Indie Rocker to his happy place. An entire semester with a select group of artists, executives and techs who are ready to get serious about learning the ropes and getting a head start on their careers.
AND MORE!
202.548.5201
CMC@BESTSEMESTER.COM
STREET NE
W W W. B E S T S E M E S T E R . C O M / C M C
[E]
[PH]
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WA S H I N G TO N D C 2 0 0 0 2
321 8
BESTSEMESTER
www.bestsemester.com/cmc/explore few years ahead of you, are excited to help show you the way. blend art, commerce and real spirituality. And nearly 75 CMC alum, who are just a music industry network of hundreds of believers who can help you find your way to Taylor Swift. From Jack White to Amy Grant. Explore the city and connect with a N A S H V I L L E . M U S I C C I T Y. Home to everyone from Kings of Leon to
that gives you hands-on experience in all aspects of making and marketing music. marketing guru, the Contemporary Music Center (CMC) is the only semester-long program musician, producer, engineer, artist manager, booking agent, record company executive or Whether you’re thinking of pursuing a career as a songwriter, recording artist, touring in the ever-changing, ever-challenging music industry? seasoned professionals and 30 like-minded friends committed to helping you find your place would take you a year just to discover them all. And how about exploring that city with some performance venues, record labels, new media start-ups and publishing companies that it A C I T Y T H AT ’ S A L L M U S I C A L L T H E T I M E ! A place so full of studios,
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12/16/10 9:54 AM
R E CO M M E N D E D C R E D I TS : W W W. B E STS E M E ST E R .CO M /C M C / L E A R N Students earn 16 semester hours of credit. In addition to the Core Courses (7 credits), each student participates in 3 courses from their chosen track: Artist, Executive or Technical (9 credits).
A S A C M C S T U D E N T, you will live just across the street from the CMC head-
quarters. Your fully furnished apartment is complete with a well-equipped kitchen and
C M C C O - F O U N D E R S Warren Pettit and Tom Willett, plus a rotating cast of ad-
access to a fitness center, swimming pool and laundry room. You’ll have everything at
junct faculty, bring you dozens of years of experience in the studio, on stage and in the
your fingertips, with grocery stores and even a Starbucks right down the street. You’ll be
boardroom. You’ll get intensive instruction in recording, songwriting, performance,
10 minutes from Music Row and 15 minutes from the airport and major shopping areas.
career development, marketing, record company operations, mixing, sound reinforce-
The Residence Life Director will be there to make sure you have all the spiritual and
ment and lighting, entertainment contracts and music industry finance. Plus, under-
social input and opportunities you need to flourish personally. Additionally, the Program
pinning it all is the pursuit of the question, “Who has God made me to be, and how can
Administrator keeps it all running smoothly, from the admissions process, to day-to-day
I succeed—creatively, financially and spiritually?”
operations, to making sure you get the credits you deserve.
CORE COURSES
CREDITS
Faith, Music and Culture Inside the Music Industry Practicum
3 3 1
ARTIST TRACK
Tailored to students considering careers as vocalists, musicians, songwriters, recording artists, performers and producers Essentials of Songwriting 3 Studio Recording 3 Performance 3 EXECUTIVE TRACK
Designed for business, arts management, marketing, communications and related majors Artist Management Artists & Repertoire Music Marketing and Sales
www.bestsemester.com/cmc/live
3 3 3
TECHNICAL TRACK
Prepares students for careers in live sound, concert lighting, studio recording and production Advanced Recording Techniques 3 Live Sound Reinforcement 3 Lighting 3 TOTA L C R E D I T S
16
PREPARING FOR THE REAL WORLD Ever wonder what happens after the CMC? Here’s what just a handful of our alum have been up to: On tour with American Idol Kelly Clarkson In the studio with Grammy®- and Oscar®-winning Producer T Bone Burnett Featured in Rolling Stone magazine Artist Manager at Irving Azoff Management (LA) Talent Coordinator at The Hollywood Bowl Assistant to the President, Universal Music Group (LA) Recording Artists signed to Interscope, Gotee, Mono vs. Stereo and Ramseur Records Recording and Live Sound Engineers (LA, NY, Nashville) Road Manager for Touring Artists Artist Managers at The Firm (LA) and Nettwerk (Nashville) International Marketing Coordinator, Epic Records (NY) Music Video Director (Nashville and LA) Television Producer (NY) Songwriters in Nashville Studio Musicians (Nashville and LA) Publicists (LA) Music Journalist Music Ministers (WA, PA, OK) Director of Marketing, AEG Live Actor on “ER”, “Cold Case”, and in music videos Hair and Makeup Stylist Sales Manager at leading sound reinforcement company (NY) Booking Agent (Chicago) Marketing Executive with the Grammys Attorney (Detroit) Account Executive, EMI CMG Music Publishing Para-church Ministry Leader
4 M O N T H S . 1 4 W E E K S . 2 4 / 7. You get to work on nothing but music. The CMC
offers you state-of-the-art recording consoles, outboard gear and plug-ins, pro-quality guitars, keyboards, drums and amps, digital SLR and Hi-Def video gear, and enough sound reinforcement and lighting gear to take even the most jaded Indie Rocker to his happy place. An entire semester with a select group of artists, executives and techs who are ready to get serious about learning the ropes and getting a head start on their careers.
AND MORE!
few years ahead of you, are excited to help show you the way. blend art, commerce and real spirituality. And nearly 75 CMC alum, who are just a music industry network of hundreds of believers who can help you find your way to Taylor Swift. From Jack White to Amy Grant. Explore the city and connect with a N A S H V I L L E . M U S I C C I T Y. Home to everyone from Kings of Leon to
STREET NE
www.bestsemester.com/cmc/explore
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202.548.5201
CMC@BESTSEMESTER.COM
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that gives you hands-on experience in all aspects of making and marketing music. marketing guru, the Contemporary Music Center (CMC) is the only semester-long program musician, producer, engineer, artist manager, booking agent, record company executive or Whether you’re thinking of pursuing a career as a songwriter, recording artist, touring in the ever-changing, ever-challenging music industry? seasoned professionals and 30 like-minded friends committed to helping you find your place would take you a year just to discover them all. And how about exploring that city with some performance venues, record labels, new media start-ups and publishing companies that it A C I T Y T H AT ’ S A L L M U S I C A L L T H E T I M E ! A place so full of studios,
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12/16/10 9:54 AM
R E CO M M E N D E D C R E D I TS : W W W. B E STS E M E ST E R .CO M /C M C / L E A R N Students earn 16 semester hours of credit. In addition to the Core Courses (7 credits), each student participates in 3 courses from their chosen track: Artist, Executive or Technical (9 credits).
A S A C M C S T U D E N T, you will live just across the street from the CMC head-
quarters. Your fully furnished apartment is complete with a well-equipped kitchen and
C M C C O - F O U N D E R S Warren Pettit and Tom Willett, plus a rotating cast of ad-
access to a fitness center, swimming pool and laundry room. You’ll have everything at
junct faculty, bring you dozens of years of experience in the studio, on stage and in the
your fingertips, with grocery stores and even a Starbucks right down the street. You’ll be
boardroom. You’ll get intensive instruction in recording, songwriting, performance,
10 minutes from Music Row and 15 minutes from the airport and major shopping areas.
career development, marketing, record company operations, mixing, sound reinforce-
The Residence Life Director will be there to make sure you have all the spiritual and
ment and lighting, entertainment contracts and music industry finance. Plus, under-
social input and opportunities you need to flourish personally. Additionally, the Program
pinning it all is the pursuit of the question, “Who has God made me to be, and how can
Administrator keeps it all running smoothly, from the admissions process, to day-to-day
I succeed—creatively, financially and spiritually?”
operations, to making sure you get the credits you deserve.
CORE COURSES
CREDITS
Faith, Music and Culture Inside the Music Industry Practicum
3 3 1
ARTIST TRACK
Tailored to students considering careers as vocalists, musicians, songwriters, recording artists, performers and producers Essentials of Songwriting 3 Studio Recording 3 Performance 3 EXECUTIVE TRACK
Designed for business, arts management, marketing, communications and related majors Artist Management Artists & Repertoire Music Marketing and Sales
www.bestsemester.com/cmc/live
3 3 3
TECHNICAL TRACK
Prepares students for careers in live sound, concert lighting, studio recording and production Advanced Recording Techniques 3 Live Sound Reinforcement 3 Lighting 3 TOTA L C R E D I T S
16
PREPARING FOR THE REAL WORLD Ever wonder what happens after the CMC? Here’s what just a handful of our alum have been up to: On tour with American Idol Kelly Clarkson In the studio with Grammy®- and Oscar®-winning Producer T Bone Burnett Featured in Rolling Stone magazine Artist Manager at Irving Azoff Management (LA) Talent Coordinator at The Hollywood Bowl Assistant to the President, Universal Music Group (LA) Recording Artists signed to Interscope, Gotee, Mono vs. Stereo and Ramseur Records Recording and Live Sound Engineers (LA, NY, Nashville) Road Manager for Touring Artists Artist Managers at The Firm (LA) and Nettwerk (Nashville) International Marketing Coordinator, Epic Records (NY) Music Video Director (Nashville and LA) Television Producer (NY) Songwriters in Nashville Studio Musicians (Nashville and LA) Publicists (LA) Music Journalist Music Ministers (WA, PA, OK) Director of Marketing, AEG Live Actor on “ER”, “Cold Case”, and in music videos Hair and Makeup Stylist Sales Manager at leading sound reinforcement company (NY) Booking Agent (Chicago) Marketing Executive with the Grammys Attorney (Detroit) Account Executive, EMI CMG Music Publishing Para-church Ministry Leader
4 M O N T H S . 1 4 W E E K S . 2 4 / 7. You get to work on nothing but music. The CMC
offers you state-of-the-art recording consoles, outboard gear and plug-ins, pro-quality guitars, keyboards, drums and amps, digital SLR and Hi-Def video gear, and enough sound reinforcement and lighting gear to take even the most jaded Indie Rocker to his happy place. An entire semester with a select group of artists, executives and techs who are ready to get serious about learning the ropes and getting a head start on their careers.
AND MORE!
few years ahead of you, are excited to help show you the way. blend art, commerce and real spirituality. And nearly 75 CMC alum, who are just a music industry network of hundreds of believers who can help you find your way to Taylor Swift. From Jack White to Amy Grant. Explore the city and connect with a N A S H V I L L E . M U S I C C I T Y. Home to everyone from Kings of Leon to
STREET NE
www.bestsemester.com/cmc/explore
TH
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202.548.5201
CMC@BESTSEMESTER.COM
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that gives you hands-on experience in all aspects of making and marketing music. marketing guru, the Contemporary Music Center (CMC) is the only semester-long program musician, producer, engineer, artist manager, booking agent, record company executive or Whether you’re thinking of pursuing a career as a songwriter, recording artist, touring in the ever-changing, ever-challenging music industry? seasoned professionals and 30 like-minded friends committed to helping you find your place would take you a year just to discover them all. And how about exploring that city with some performance venues, record labels, new media start-ups and publishing companies that it A C I T Y T H AT ’ S A L L M U S I C A L L T H E T I M E ! A place so full of studios,
TEMP CON
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12/16/10 9:54 AM
R E CO M M E N D E D C R E D I TS : W W W. B E STS E M E ST E R .CO M /C M C / L E A R N Students earn 16 semester hours of credit. In addition to the Core Courses (7 credits), each student participates in 3 courses from their chosen track: Artist, Executive or Technical (9 credits).
A S A C M C S T U D E N T, you will live just across the street from the CMC head-
quarters. Your fully furnished apartment is complete with a well-equipped kitchen and
C M C C O - F O U N D E R S Warren Pettit and Tom Willett, plus a rotating cast of ad-
access to a fitness center, swimming pool and laundry room. You’ll have everything at
junct faculty, bring you dozens of years of experience in the studio, on stage and in the
your fingertips, with grocery stores and even a Starbucks right down the street. You’ll be
boardroom. You’ll get intensive instruction in recording, songwriting, performance,
10 minutes from Music Row and 15 minutes from the airport and major shopping areas.
career development, marketing, record company operations, mixing, sound reinforce-
The Residence Life Director will be there to make sure you have all the spiritual and
ment and lighting, entertainment contracts and music industry finance. Plus, under-
social input and opportunities you need to flourish personally. Additionally, the Program
pinning it all is the pursuit of the question, “Who has God made me to be, and how can
Administrator keeps it all running smoothly, from the admissions process, to day-to-day
I succeed—creatively, financially and spiritually?”
operations, to making sure you get the credits you deserve.
CORE COURSES
CREDITS
Faith, Music and Culture Inside the Music Industry Practicum
3 3 1
ARTIST TRACK
Tailored to students considering careers as vocalists, musicians, songwriters, recording artists, performers and producers Essentials of Songwriting 3 Studio Recording 3 Performance 3 EXECUTIVE TRACK
Designed for business, arts management, marketing, communications and related majors Artist Management Artists & Repertoire Music Marketing and Sales
www.bestsemester.com/cmc/live
3 3 3
TECHNICAL TRACK
Prepares students for careers in live sound, concert lighting, studio recording and production Advanced Recording Techniques 3 Live Sound Reinforcement 3 Lighting 3 TOTA L C R E D I T S
16
PREPARING FOR THE REAL WORLD Ever wonder what happens after the CMC? Here’s what just a handful of our alum have been up to: On tour with American Idol Kelly Clarkson In the studio with Grammy®- and Oscar®-winning Producer T Bone Burnett Featured in Rolling Stone magazine Artist Manager at Irving Azoff Management (LA) Talent Coordinator at The Hollywood Bowl Assistant to the President, Universal Music Group (LA) Recording Artists signed to Interscope, Gotee, Mono vs. Stereo and Ramseur Records Recording and Live Sound Engineers (LA, NY, Nashville) Road Manager for Touring Artists Artist Managers at The Firm (LA) and Nettwerk (Nashville) International Marketing Coordinator, Epic Records (NY) Music Video Director (Nashville and LA) Television Producer (NY) Songwriters in Nashville Studio Musicians (Nashville and LA) Publicists (LA) Music Journalist Music Ministers (WA, PA, OK) Director of Marketing, AEG Live Actor on “ER”, “Cold Case”, and in music videos Hair and Makeup Stylist Sales Manager at leading sound reinforcement company (NY) Booking Agent (Chicago) Marketing Executive with the Grammys Attorney (Detroit) Account Executive, EMI CMG Music Publishing Para-church Ministry Leader
4 M O N T H S . 1 4 W E E K S . 2 4 / 7. You get to work on nothing but music. The CMC
offers you state-of-the-art recording consoles, outboard gear and plug-ins, pro-quality guitars, keyboards, drums and amps, digital SLR and Hi-Def video gear, and enough sound reinforcement and lighting gear to take even the most jaded Indie Rocker to his happy place. An entire semester with a select group of artists, executives and techs who are ready to get serious about learning the ropes and getting a head start on their careers.
AND MORE!
few years ahead of you, are excited to help show you the way. blend art, commerce and real spirituality. And nearly 75 CMC alum, who are just a music industry network of hundreds of believers who can help you find your way to Taylor Swift. From Jack White to Amy Grant. Explore the city and connect with a N A S H V I L L E . M U S I C C I T Y. Home to everyone from Kings of Leon to
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that gives you hands-on experience in all aspects of making and marketing music. marketing guru, the Contemporary Music Center (CMC) is the only semester-long program musician, producer, engineer, artist manager, booking agent, record company executive or Whether you’re thinking of pursuing a career as a songwriter, recording artist, touring in the ever-changing, ever-challenging music industry? seasoned professionals and 30 like-minded friends committed to helping you find your place would take you a year just to discover them all. And how about exploring that city with some performance venues, record labels, new media start-ups and publishing companies that it A C I T Y T H AT ’ S A L L M U S I C A L L T H E T I M E ! A place so full of studios,
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R E CO M M E N D E D C R E D I TS : W W W. B E STS E M E ST E R .CO M /C M C / L E A R N Students earn 16 semester hours of credit. In addition to the Core Courses (7 credits), each student participates in 3 courses from their chosen track: Artist, Executive or Technical (9 credits).
A S A C M C S T U D E N T, you will live just across the street from the CMC head-
quarters. Your fully furnished apartment is complete with a well-equipped kitchen and
C M C C O - F O U N D E R S Warren Pettit and Tom Willett, plus a rotating cast of ad-
access to a fitness center, swimming pool and laundry room. You’ll have everything at
junct faculty, bring you dozens of years of experience in the studio, on stage and in the
your fingertips, with grocery stores and even a Starbucks right down the street. You’ll be
boardroom. You’ll get intensive instruction in recording, songwriting, performance,
10 minutes from Music Row and 15 minutes from the airport and major shopping areas.
career development, marketing, record company operations, mixing, sound reinforce-
The Residence Life Director will be there to make sure you have all the spiritual and
ment and lighting, entertainment contracts and music industry finance. Plus, under-
social input and opportunities you need to flourish personally. Additionally, the Program
pinning it all is the pursuit of the question, “Who has God made me to be, and how can
Administrator keeps it all running smoothly, from the admissions process, to day-to-day
I succeed—creatively, financially and spiritually?”
operations, to making sure you get the credits you deserve.
CORE COURSES
CREDITS
Faith, Music and Culture Inside the Music Industry Practicum
3 3 1
ARTIST TRACK
Tailored to students considering careers as vocalists, musicians, songwriters, recording artists, performers and producers Essentials of Songwriting 3 Studio Recording 3 Performance 3 EXECUTIVE TRACK
Designed for business, arts management, marketing, communications and related majors Artist Management Artists & Repertoire Music Marketing and Sales
www.bestsemester.com/cmc/live
3 3 3
TECHNICAL TRACK
Prepares students for careers in live sound, concert lighting, studio recording and production Advanced Recording Techniques 3 Live Sound Reinforcement 3 Lighting 3 TOTA L C R E D I T S
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PREPARING FOR THE REAL WORLD Ever wonder what happens after the CMC? Here’s what just a handful of our alum have been up to: On tour with American Idol Kelly Clarkson In the studio with Grammy®- and Oscar®-winning Producer T Bone Burnett Featured in Rolling Stone magazine Artist Manager at Irving Azoff Management (LA) Talent Coordinator at The Hollywood Bowl Assistant to the President, Universal Music Group (LA) Recording Artists signed to Interscope, Gotee, Mono vs. Stereo and Ramseur Records Recording and Live Sound Engineers (LA, NY, Nashville) Road Manager for Touring Artists Artist Managers at The Firm (LA) and Nettwerk (Nashville) International Marketing Coordinator, Epic Records (NY) Music Video Director (Nashville and LA) Television Producer (NY) Songwriters in Nashville Studio Musicians (Nashville and LA) Publicists (LA) Music Journalist Music Ministers (WA, PA, OK) Director of Marketing, AEG Live Actor on “ER”, “Cold Case”, and in music videos Hair and Makeup Stylist Sales Manager at leading sound reinforcement company (NY) Booking Agent (Chicago) Marketing Executive with the Grammys Attorney (Detroit) Account Executive, EMI CMG Music Publishing Para-church Ministry Leader
4 M O N T H S . 1 4 W E E K S . 2 4 / 7. You get to work on nothing but music. The CMC
offers you state-of-the-art recording consoles, outboard gear and plug-ins, pro-quality guitars, keyboards, drums and amps, digital SLR and Hi-Def video gear, and enough sound reinforcement and lighting gear to take even the most jaded Indie Rocker to his happy place. An entire semester with a select group of artists, executives and techs who are ready to get serious about learning the ropes and getting a head start on their careers.
AND MORE!
few years ahead of you, are excited to help show you the way. blend art, commerce and real spirituality. And nearly 75 CMC alum, who are just a music industry network of hundreds of believers who can help you find your way to Taylor Swift. From Jack White to Amy Grant. Explore the city and connect with a N A S H V I L L E . M U S I C C I T Y. Home to everyone from Kings of Leon to
STREET NE
www.bestsemester.com/cmc/explore
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202.548.5201
CMC@BESTSEMESTER.COM
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that gives you hands-on experience in all aspects of making and marketing music. marketing guru, the Contemporary Music Center (CMC) is the only semester-long program musician, producer, engineer, artist manager, booking agent, record company executive or Whether you’re thinking of pursuing a career as a songwriter, recording artist, touring in the ever-changing, ever-challenging music industry? seasoned professionals and 30 like-minded friends committed to helping you find your place would take you a year just to discover them all. And how about exploring that city with some performance venues, record labels, new media start-ups and publishing companies that it A C I T Y T H AT ’ S A L L M U S I C A L L T H E T I M E ! A place so full of studios,
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12/16/10 9:54 AM
A S A C M C S T U D E N T, you will live just across the street from the CMC head-
I succeed—creatively, financially and spiritually?”
Administrator keeps it all running smoothly, from the admissions process, to day-to-day
pinning it all is the pursuit of the question, “Who has God made me to be, and how can
social input and opportunities you need to flourish personally. Additionally, the Program
ment and lighting, entertainment contracts and music industry finance. Plus, under-
The Residence Life Director will be there to make sure you have all the spiritual and
career development, marketing, record company operations, mixing, sound reinforce-
10 minutes from Music Row and 15 minutes from the airport and major shopping areas.
boardroom. You’ll get intensive instruction in recording, songwriting, performance,
your fingertips, with grocery stores and even a Starbucks right down the street. You’ll be
junct faculty, bring you dozens of years of experience in the studio, on stage and in the
access to a fitness center, swimming pool and laundry room. You’ll have everything at
C M C C O - F O U N D E R S Warren Pettit and Tom Willett, plus a rotating cast of ad-
quarters. Your fully furnished apartment is complete with a well-equipped kitchen and
operations, to making sure you get the credits you deserve.
CMC_final_AA.indd 1
R E CO M M E N D E D C R E D I TS : W W W. B E STS E M E ST E R .CO M /C M C / L E A R N Students earn 16 semester hours of credit. In addition to the Core Courses (7 credits), each student participates in 3 courses from their chosen track: Artist, Executive or Technical (9 credits). CORE COURSES
Faith, Music and Culture Inside the Music Industry Practicum
CREDITS
3 3 1
ARTIST TRACK
Tailored to students considering careers as vocalists, musicians, songwriters, recording artists, performers and producers Essentials of Songwriting 3 Studio Recording 3 Performance 3 EXECUTIVE TRACK
Designed for business, arts management, marketing, communications and related majors Artist Management Artists & Repertoire Music Marketing and Sales
www.bestsemester.com/cmc/live
3 3 3
TECHNICAL TRACK
Prepares students for careers in live sound, concert lighting, studio recording and production Advanced Recording Techniques 3 Live Sound Reinforcement 3 Lighting 3 TOTA L C R E D I T S
16
PREPARING FOR THE REAL WORLD Ever wonder what happens after the CMC? Here’s what just a handful of our alum have been up to: On tour with American Idol Kelly Clarkson In the studio with Grammy®- and Oscar®-winning Producer T Bone Burnett Featured in Rolling Stone magazine Artist Manager at Irving Azoff Management (LA) Talent Coordinator at The Hollywood Bowl Assistant to the President, Universal Music Group (LA) Recording Artists signed to Interscope, Gotee, Mono vs. Stereo and Ramseur Records Recording and Live Sound Engineers (LA, NY, Nashville) Road Manager for Touring Artists Artist Managers at The Firm (LA) and Nettwerk (Nashville) International Marketing Coordinator, Epic Records (NY) Music Video Director (Nashville and LA) Television Producer (NY) Songwriters in Nashville Studio Musicians (Nashville and LA) Publicists (LA) Music Journalist Music Ministers (WA, PA, OK) Director of Marketing, AEG Live Actor on “ER”, “Cold Case”, and in music videos Hair and Makeup Stylist Sales Manager at leading sound reinforcement company (NY) Booking Agent (Chicago) Marketing Executive with the Grammys Attorney (Detroit) Account Executive, EMI CMG Music Publishing Para-church Ministry Leader
4 M O N T H S . 1 4 W E E K S . 2 4 / 7. You get to work on nothing but music. The CMC
offers you state-of-the-art recording consoles, outboard gear and plug-ins, pro-quality guitars, keyboards, drums and amps, digital SLR and Hi-Def video gear, and enough sound reinforcement and lighting gear to take even the most jaded Indie Rocker to his happy place. An entire semester with a select group of artists, executives and techs who are ready to get serious about learning the ropes and getting a head start on their careers.
AND MORE!
202.548.5201
CMC@BESTSEMESTER.COM
STREET NE
W W W. B E S T S E M E S T E R . C O M / C M C
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www.bestsemester.com/cmc/explore few years ahead of you, are excited to help show you the way. blend art, commerce and real spirituality. And nearly 75 CMC alum, who are just a music industry network of hundreds of believers who can help you find your way to Taylor Swift. From Jack White to Amy Grant. Explore the city and connect with a N A S H V I L L E . M U S I C C I T Y. Home to everyone from Kings of Leon to
that gives you hands-on experience in all aspects of making and marketing music. marketing guru, the Contemporary Music Center (CMC) is the only semester-long program musician, producer, engineer, artist manager, booking agent, record company executive or Whether you’re thinking of pursuing a career as a songwriter, recording artist, touring in the ever-changing, ever-challenging music industry? seasoned professionals and 30 like-minded friends committed to helping you find your place would take you a year just to discover them all. And how about exploring that city with some performance venues, record labels, new media start-ups and publishing companies that it A C I T Y T H AT ’ S A L L M U S I C A L L T H E T I M E ! A place so full of studios,
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