Artist Management
MGT 400 - Sect. 701
Winter Intersession - Jan 9-13, 2006
1 Credit Hour

Professor: Dr. Philip C. Rothschild

Meeting: M-F, 9:30am -12:30pm, Jan 9-13,2006
Classroom: GLASS ____   
Office: GLASS 412         Office Phone: 836-5082 E-mail: philrothschild@missouristate.edu
Office Hours: M-F 1:30-2:00 p.m. and by appointment.

Artist Management Syllabus and Research/Resources Links on the web:
 www.mgt.missouristate.edu/rothschild

Required Texts and Resources
Passman, Donald, All You Need to Know about the Music Business, Simon and Schuster, 5th Edition, 2003. 

COURSE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to manage the career of a music artist or group. Through readings, exercises, and class discussions students will develop an appreciation for the role an artist's manager has in enhancing the career of a musician. While the focus of the course will be on the music business and managing the careers of musicians, some of the practices may have relevance to those interested in managing the career of performers in the arts, and authors.

ATTENDANCE: Students should be active participants while in the classroom. We hope to create a seminar atmosphere in which everyone has the opportunity to share insights and issues related to artist management.
Daily Quizzes/Assignments: Students will be quizzed on the readings for the day. Optional Chapter Summaries may take the place of Quizzes. Brief exercises may also be included and evaluated.
Notebook: Students are required to keep a 1/5" to 2" three ring binder of all notes and articles. Criteria for evaluation will be given in class.


ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students should plan to attend every class session. If absent, students will be expected to write a thorough summary of the chapters, and be required to do additional outside work.   Students with more than two absences will receive a failing grade. Students should always notify professor (through office phone or during class) of anticipated absence PRIOR to absence. When an absence is unanticipated, notification should take place on the day of the absence.  Consistent early departures and late arrivals may constitute an absence - at the discretion of the professor. In addition, disruptive behavior (verbal or nonverbal) in class may result in student being asked to leave by professor, and will result in one absence per occurrence. It is the student’s responsibility to inform professor (in person and on paper) of a late arrival.

MSU SPONSORED EVENTS: On occasion, there are students that must miss class due to participation in official MSU events (i.e. athletics, music tours, etc.). Please examine your event schedule immediately to determine how often you will miss this class. If you anticipate you will miss more than 2 class periods during the Winter Session, you should strongly consider registering for this course some other semester. To receive an excused absence for official MSU events, students must follow these procedures: 1. Notify instructor in advance in (hand) writing. 2. Within 2 days of absence, student must provide a copy of official document with signature of sponsor, phone #, and date of absence. When considering deductions for absences, no distinction is made between unexcused and excused absences.

ADA STATEMENT: At Missouri State University, we believe all students should have equal access to higher education and university life. Disability Support Services (DSS) helps ensure an equitable college experience for SMS students with disabilities. Academic accommodations are available at no cost to students who can provide documentation of a disability and can demonstrate that the requested accommodations are necessary for participation in university programs within established guidelines. Academic accommodations coordinated by DSS include, for example, sign language interpreters, out-of-class testing, taped textbooks, note takers, adjustable tables, closed captioning, etc. An Assistive Technology Support Specialist is also on staff. Any prospective or currently enrolled student interested in obtaining information about academic accommodations at Missouri State University should contact DSS at 417/ 836-4192 (voice), 417/836-6792 (TTY), DisabilitySupportServices@mail.missouristate.edu. It is the responsibility of the student to inform DSS or his/her professor if assistance is desired.

ACADEMIC HONOR CODE:   Any student who has been found by the instructor to have committed academic dishonesty, as defined on page 1 of the Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures manual, will, at the discretion of the instructor, be subject to any of the sanctions described on page 4 of the manual, up to and including a grade of XF (failing because of academic dishonesty).

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: In accordance with University principles, federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any student who believes he or she has been discriminated against. At all times, it is your right to address inquires and concerns about possible discrimination to Melissa Manning, Affirmative Action Officer 118 Carrington Hall, (417) 836-6616.

SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS: The Schedule of Activities found on the next page may change over the course of this semester. I will notify you of any changes via email and will give you ample time to complete the assignments. It is important that you check your email on a daily basis. As an alternative, my website at www.mgt.missouristate.edu/rothschild will be updated.

Schedule of Class Assignments  page 5/7)
Artist Management, Winter Intersession