Bachelor or Arts in Music Business

The Music Business major at NJCU offers students accepted to the Department of Music, Dance & Theatre the opportunity to prepare for a career in the exciting and ever-changing commercial music industry.

With a program encompassing courses in both music and business, along with specialized studies focusing on the music industry, the NJCU Music Business major brings together all the elements needed to succeed in this most competitive arena.

Faculty and guest lecturers are drawn from New York City’s most renowned music industry firms. These top professionals bring with them real-world experience and the practical advice that will make a Music Business education at NJCU the springboard to a great career.

Recent speakers have included:

Mary Pat Buerkle, Manager, ICM Talent

Beth Adler, former Sr. VP, Business Affairs, Sony Music Entertainment

Howard Weufling, Howlin’Wolf Media, (publicist with Columbia Records)

Linda Ury Greenberg, VP, Consumer Marketing, SonyBMG Music Entertainment

Julie Lokin, New Audiences, NY concert promoter

John Miller, top contractor/musical coordinator, Broadway

Andy Shreeves, manager, concert crediting, ASCAP

John Miller, contractor, Broadway

Michael Keller, contractor, Broadway

Michael McDonald, independent recording engineer

Paul Wickliffe, independent recording engineer

Jonathan Watkins, music retailer, Wright Music

Steve Dillon, music retailer, Dillon Music (brass specialty)

John Gingrich, artist management, John Gingrich Management

Pete McGuinness, independent record producer

Don Sickler, music publisher, Second Floor Publications

Susan Stucker, orchestra manager, New Jersey Symphony

Steve Edelstein, entertainment financial advisor

Gary Walker, radio program director, WBGO FM