BUSINESS TRACK

Students in the BUSINESS TRACK manage a talent roster of 10-14 student artists during the semester, produce a weekly live event, plan and execute the end of semester road tour and interact with professionals in the Nashville entertainment industry. 

ARTIST MANAGER
BOOKING AGENT
VENUE MANAGER
CONTENT CREATOR
STUDIO MANAGER
MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
MUSIC PUBLISHER
CONCERT PROMOTER
ROAD MANAGER
TALENT COORDINATOR

EACH WEEK, BUSINESS TRACK STUDENTS:

  • Coordinate all aspects of at least one CMC LIVE show including:

    • stage plots

    • lineup

    • posters

    • run of show

    • transitions/emcee

    • social media / digital media

    • stage management

  • Plan and Execute a week long end of semester ROAD TOUR in one or more of the following capacities:

    • Tour Manager

    • Assistant Tour Manager

    • PR/Marketing

    • Business Management

  • Manages 2-3 artists

  • Build a portfolio for each artist

  • Network through meetings and lectures with industry professionals

BUSINESS TRACK TAKEAWAYS

  • Build a professional resume

  • Photoshop Training

  • Learn how to create and read booking/management contracts

  • Proficient on Master Tour software

  • Managing artists (experience)

  • Show producing (experience)

  • Social Media Marketing training including content creation, analytics, and advertising

  • Branding training; learn basics of brand growth, marketing plans, and building brand awareness

UPCOMING Semester DATES

FALL 2024

ORIENTATION - 8/24-25

CLASSES START - 8/26

CLASSES END - 12/5

SPRING 2025

ORIENTATION - 1/11-12

CLASSES START - 1/13

CLASSES END - 4/24