Contemporary Music Center Program (CMC)

The Contemporary Music Program is based in Martha's Vineyard , Massachusetts , and offers students the opportunity to spend a semester studying, living and working with faculty, music industry experts and other students who share an interest in making and marketing contemporary music.   The program is designed especially for students considering a career as a musician, songwriter, producer, engineer, artist manager, booking agent, A&R director, marketing executive, music publisher, concert promoter or entertainment industry entrepreneur.  In addition to core courses investigating the music industry and the intersection of faith and culture, students can choose between the Artist Track or the music Executive Track.  Students who elect to take the Artist Track will use their time outside of the formal classroom setting to create a portfolio of original songs, make demo recordings and develop a compelling live concert presentation.   Executive Track students will work with the artists in career direction and management; recording contract negotiations; planning, budgeting, and producing artist demo sessions; and creating and executing a record marketing and sales plan. All students will participate in an intensive ten-day practicum in Nashville , Tennessee . Students electing either track will earn 16 semester hours of credit.

For more information, please visit the CMC website.

CMC course substitutions