The Music Industry program at Fredonia provides an immersive view of the entertainment business. Through the School of Business, the students earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Industry. By providing applied learning experiences, students are prepared for their chosen career path.
The program includes innovative classes, such as Contract & Copyright Law, Live Touring and Sound, Music Marketing and Promotion, and the student-run record label, HAIL! Fredonia Records. All classroom learning and applied studies equips students for success in their required internships. Our students exit the program feeling well-prepared and excited for their future in the entertainment industry.
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The Music Industry minor offers coursework in contracting, licensing, publishing, marketing, and artist management. Students cover topics in intellectual property, major contract terms, as well as training in artist promotion. A field internship and applied on-campus events provides hands-on experience.
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HAIL! Fredonia Records allows students to apply their knowledge of music promotion, copyrights, and contracts by working directly with artists. Through hands-on involvement, students actively contribute to the label’s operations, supporting local campus and community talent while gaining practical skills in marketing and management.
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The Fredonia Music Industry Club (MIC) is a constituted group through the Student Association, run and organized by students. MIC is a great way to gain hands-on experience in a wide range of skills such as event planning, marketing, booking, contracting, and much more. MIC complements the Music Industry program while maintaining the freedom that comes from being a student group.
Members of MIC gain the opportunity to network with students in the Music Industry major, students from other programs of the university, and outside members of the community. Throughout the semester, the club organizes a number of events such as the Life is Art Festival and the Battle of the New Bands as well as a number of on-campus concerts and off-campus shows. These allow students to take charge and put the skills they learn to real-world use.
Each semester, Hail! Fredonia Records gets a guaranteed show at The Cave in Buffalo. A tradition for years now, the most recent show was held on December 7th, 2024. It featured Buffalo-based indie dream-pop duo Spira, Rochester-based hip-hop act Modyst Vibes, and headlining the show was Fredonia-local indie rock band HitGRL.
On November 16, 2024, Pink Vibes Fest brought music and meaning to the Williams Center. Featuring local acts like White Fish, Meadow Lee, Sadboy Manii, and Modyst Vibes, the event blended performance with purpose. Backed by Sigma Gamma Phi, the fest raised funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer.
Over the years, the Music Industry program has had the honor of welcoming renowned English musician Denny Laine on multiple occasions. Events include Songwriters Night, the only U.S. performance of his environmental musical Arctic Song in collaboration with HAIL! Fredonia Records, and a British Invasion event. Watch Denny Laine's Arctic Song
The SUNY Fredonia Music Industry program and HAIL! Fredonia Records host an annual Lend-a-Paw dog walk on campus to benefit the Institute for Autism Research at Canisius College. These events are lively community gatherings with live music, food, and raffles. Each year features a fun, creative theme—most notably "Star Paws," which drew the attention of Mark Hamill, who shared the event on social media.
A benefit concert hosted by Hail! Fredonia Records raised over $25,000 for the Institute for Autism Research. Watch the "Not So Different" Artists for Autism Promo
All profits went towards WhyHunger, a non-profit organization backed by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Carlos Santana, and Paul McCartney in the fight against world hunger and poverty.
