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Type of Document	dissertation
Author	Kirk, Jeffrey William
Author's Email Address	jwkirk@memphis.edu
Title	NECESSARY FACTORS FOR THE CREATION OF A MASTER’S DEGREE IN COMMERCIAL MUSIC
Degree	Doctor of Education
Major	Higher and Adult Education
Concentration	Higher Education
Advisory Committee	James I. Penrod, Committee Chair Robert O. Riggs, Committee Member Jack T. Cooper, Committee Member John S. Wasileski, Committee Member
Keywords	academic program,academic,accreditation,accreditation standards,approval process,curricula,curriculum ,decision making processes,graduate study,higher education,leadership,Learning Organization ,management model,masters degree,music,music executives,music industry,National Association of Schools of Music,program content,program design,program development,planning,program evaluation,program review,technology,undergraduate
Date of Defense	10/14/2004
Abstract The purpose of this study is to determine the necessary elements and important factors in a “Plan to Plan” to create a Master’s Degree in Commercial Music that will lead to eventual accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). This study poses the question: What essential elements and salient factors are considered important by Music Industry Leaders, Academic Music Executives, previous Commercial Music Graduates, and the appropriate accrediting body for the creation of a Master’s degree program in Commercial Music? The creation of a new graduate program of study, such as this, must include the ability for managing change while creating an environment conducive for life-long learning and the pursuit of knowledge. Results from the literature review on new program creation suggested many Schools of Music have created programs based on a reactionary approach that does not address planning for inevitable change. The literature recommends that program creation should be strategically planned to manage change including the use of a vision shared by all constituents thus helping to avoid past mistakes made by other institutions. The “Plan to Plan” created in this study helps to address many of these issues. The results from research utilizing the three groups chosen for participation identified 31 factors suggested by these groups as necessary for the creation of the new program. All 31 factors were placed in one of the eight categories identified as necessary by NASM. The categories set forth by NASM as required criteria for plan and final approval are strengthened and possibly made more specific by the results of this study. Real world instruction and real world interaction was supported by Music Industry Leaders and former graduates; and Music Executives emphasize the need to maintain artistic standards. NASM requires inclusion of both. Results of this study seem to indicate the need for collaborative work between industry leaders and higher education institutions in a possible consortium relationship. The need for a shared vision for all constituents, as discussed in the literature, was reinforced through the research. This collaboration may be the most necessary factor for creation of the Master’s degree in Commercial Music.
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Multimedia References	Multimedia Clip       Duration       Click on link below to play streaming media clip in a new browser window  Video   Audio Only  Question 1: “X”, you have seen many changes in the music industry. Could you share with me two that you think are most significant? Question 1: Ralph Emery 200 Seconds emery1.mov emery1.mov Question 1: Jim Foglesong 498 Seconds foglesong1.mov foglesong1.mov Question 1: Pam Lewis 645 Seconds lewis1.mov lewis1.mov Question 1: Paul Moore 276 Seconds moore1.mov moore1.mov Question 1: Michael Omartian 209 Seconds omartian1.mov omartian1.mov Question 1: Hazel Smith 125 Seconds smith1.mov smith1.mov Question 2: Of the many lessons you have learned in your industry experience, would you share two that you think are the most significant? Question 2: Ralph Emery 124 Seconds emery2.mov emery2.mov Question 2: Jim Foglesong 243 Seconds foglesong2.mov foglesong2.mov Question 2: Pam Lewis 266 Seconds lewis2.mov lewis2.mov Question 2: Paul Moore 202 Seconds moore2.mov moore2.mov Question 2: Michael Omartian 105 Seconds omartian2.mov omartian2.mov Question 2: Hazel Smith 45 Seconds smith2.mov smith2.mov Question 3: The beginning musicians, songwriters, and other music industry hopefuls are entering an industry that requires a broad range of skills. Could you name two skills that you think are most significant to working in the music industry? Question 3: Ralph Emery 165 Seconds emery3.mov emery3.mov Question 3: Jim Foglesong 233 Seconds foglesong3.mov foglesong3.mov Question 3: Pam Lewis 27 Seconds lewis3.mov lewis3.mov Question 3: Paul Moore 183 Seconds moore3.mov moore3.mov Question 3: Michael Omartian 114 Seconds omartian3.mov omartian3.mov Question 3: Hazel Smith 53 Seconds smith3.mov smith3.mov Question 4: Could you describe two paths that young music industry hopefuls could follow to learn their craft? Question 4: Ralph Emery 112 Seconds emery4.mov emery4.mov Question 4: Jim Foglesong 206 Seconds foglesong4.mov foglesong4.mov Question 4: Pam Lewis 82 Seconds lewis4.mov lewis4.mov Question 4: Paul Moore 169 Seconds moore4.mov moore4.mov Question 4: Michael Omartian 99 Seconds omartian4.mov omartian4.mov Question 4: Hazel Smith 94 Seconds smith4.mov smith4.mov Question 6: Could you share two or more factors you believe should be included in this program? A factor, as defined for this study, is “Anything that contributes causally to a result (example: “A number of factors determined their outcome”). Question 6: Ralph Emery 491 Seconds emery6.mov emery6.mov Question 6: Pam Lewis 208 Seconds lewis6.mov lewis6.mov Question 6: Paul Moore 206 Seconds moore6.mov moore6.mov Question 6: Michael Omartian 126 Seconds omartian6.mov omartian6.mov Question 6: Hazel Smith 140 Seconds smith6.mov smith6.mov Question 7: What other advice would you give to up and coming performers or songwriters wanting to further their careers? Question 7: Jim Foglesong 135 Seconds foglesong7.mov foglesong7.mov Question 7: Hazel Smith 140 Seconds smith7.mov smith7.mov

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