Music Publishing

MB-335

A detailed analysis of the inner workings of music publishing companies, with emphasis on the role of the publisher in the acquisition, market development, and administration of copyrighted musical compositions. Topics include copyright registration and renewal, contractual relationships with composers, and an analysis of domestic and international licensing of the publisher's catalog through recordings, motion pictures, print, and performance rights. Relationships with foreign affiliates and subpublishers are also covered.

Credits
2
Prerequisites
MB-201, MB-211, and LSOC-225
Required Of
MBUS majors in management track
Electable By
MBUS majors
Major Elective for
Contemporary Writing and Production
Music Business
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Los Angeles
Department
MBUS
Course Chair
Tonya Butler
Taught By
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