Historical Dictionary of the American Music Industry

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The US music industry is an exciting, fast-paced, marketplace which brings together creative and business interests to connect artists with audiences. This book traces the history of the music industry from the Colonial era to the present day, identifying trends and the innovative leaders who have shaped its course. This volume embraces the diversity of the American music industry, spanning classical to country and hip hop to heavy metal. Historical Dictionary of the American Music Industry contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes that provide a comprehensive directory of college music business programs and a listing of all relevant music industry trade associations, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important artists, managers, companies, industry terminology and significant trade associations. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the business of music.

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In this useful dictionary, Hatschek and Wells (both, Univ. of the Pacific) cover composers, performers, organizations, terminology, concepts, and practices important in the music industry and its evolution in the US. The authors attempt to cover the rich diversity of musical styles, but the primary emphasis is on the popular music industry because it is the greatest portion of the US music marketplace, as measured by revenue. Biographical coverage is representative rather than comprehensive because many more individuals have contributed to the development of the music industry than can be included in a single volume. However, many important technological terms are defined, and this contributes substantially to the value of the dictionary. Also of considerable value are a substantial introduction tracing the history of the American music industry from Colonial times to the present day and three appendixes, the first a list of music industry trade associations, the second a list of academic programs, and the third a recording and broadcast chronology. Hatschek and Wells also provide a substantial bibliography. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals * CHOICE *

Author Bio

Keith Hatschek directs the Music Management program at University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. He is the author of two previous music industry books and contributes a monthly music industry column to the Discmakers music blog. Prior to joining academia, he spent 25 years working in the music industry as a marketing executive, record producer and professional musician. Veronica A. Wells is the Head of Library Academic Support Services at the University of the Pacific. She is also the Music Librarian for the Universitys Conservatory of Music. Her research interests include the teaching and assessment of students information literacy skills.