Upcoming Events - Writers @ Work
Making a Life in Music with Jeff James ('91 Communication: Media Studies) and Anthony Casuccio ('91 Sound Recording Technology)
Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12
About Jeff James...Communication: Media Studies '91
A&R Director - Legacy Recordings esteemed catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment
With over 25 years of dedicated service to the company, Jeff has played a pivotal role in curating retrospective and archival projects that celebrate the timeless music of iconic artists. Notably, he was instrumental in the success of the chart-topping hit “Higher Love” by Kygo x Whitney Houston.
Jeff's extensive portfolio includes collaborations with a diverse array of legendary artists such as Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Earth, Wind & Fire, *NSYNC, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Fiona Apple, Cyndi Lauper, TLC, Usher, Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Shakira, Depeche Mode, and P!nk.
Jeff's exceptional skills in broadcast, print media, and media communications seamlessly transitioned into a flourishing career in the music industry. He embarked on his journey by working in the mailroom at the legendary hip-hop label Profile Records, eventually finding his way to the esteemed A&R Team at Sony Music Entertainment.
Jeff James embodies the spirit of dedication and passion for music, making him a distinguished alumnus of the State University of New York at Fredonia, and a shining example of what can be achieved with a strong foundation in communication media.
About Anthony Casuccio...Sound Recording Technology '91
Music Industry Veteran, Author and Educator
Recruited by Reader’s Digest with production at BMG studios to join their record label (largest independent label in the world) as a producer. In the 9 years working in New York City, Anthony worked with major record labels producing, mixing and remastering over 450 albums (some receiving RIAA gold record status) from great artists like Tony Bennett, Roy Orbison, Linda Ronstadt, Glenn Miller, Les Paul and Johnny Cash.
Anthony joined Sony Music’s Redband Broadcasting in San Francisco to build and run their audio production department where he lead the construction of three studios and built a team of audio experts. There he engineered/produced live music mixes for their Music Backstage show featuring major label artists including the platinum selling group Lifehouse, Kasey Chambers, Eliades Ochoa (Buena Vista Social Club) and Victoria Williams and Mark Olsen (Jayhawks) and Chuck D. He also did location recording for other life style programming with famous guests like Joyce Carol Oates, David Sedaris, Joan Chen and Joe Satriani.
Anthony wrote and taught the music business curriculum for the non-profit Bayview educational center in San Francisco (to inspire and educate underserved youth and adults to become more productive citizens and to improve the quality of life for themselves and their community by providing education in arts, culture and enterprise).
Making a Life in Music
Thursday, April 11
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
A&R Presentation Session
Thompson Hall, Room W101
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Music Industry Resume Writing & Development
Thompson Hall, Room W101
6:00-9:00 p.m.
School of Business: Music Industry Master Class with Jeff James & Anthony Casuccio
Thompson Hall, Room W101
Friday, April 12
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Making a Life in Music: Master Class with Jeff James & Anthony Casuccio
Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall
1:00-1:50 p.m.
Writing Professions in Music & More!
Fenton Hall, Room 2164
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Careers in Music - Employer Panel
Thompson Hall, Room W101
Making a Life in Music
SPONSORS:
Carnahan Jackson Humanities Fund of the Fredonia College Foundation ◆ Faculty Student Association
Fredonia Alumni Association ◆ School of Music
SERIES PARTNERS:
Alumni Affairs ◆ School of Business ◆ Career Development Office ◆ English Department
Center for Innovation and Economic Development ◆ Honors Program ◆ Undergraduate Admissions
RESIDENCY PARTNERS:
Center for Innovation and Economic Development ◆ English Department ◆ HAIL! Fredonia Records
Music Industry Program ◆ School of Business ◆ School of Music
All events are free!
The residency with Karl Holz is postponed until May 2024
The Art of Storytelling: New Perspectives, Innovative Thinking and Creative Solutions with alumnus Karl Holz (Business Administration, '73)
About Karl Holz…
Karl Holz is a 22-year veteran of The Walt Disney Company with deep expertise in building organizational culture, CX, operations, strategic planning, international business and start-up ventures.
He is a member of the Fredonia Foundation Board and in 2005 was awarded the University’s Distinguished Alumni Award.
Karl achieved strong business results by building world-class teams who together, consistently exceeded expectations. He is recognized as a leader who nurtures, develops and retains top talent. Karl is a highly visible and engaging leader who is known for always doing what is best and right, thereby building trust with cast members, guests and shareholders.
Alumnus Karl Holz
Business Administration, ’73
Former President, Disney Cruise Line & New Vacation Operations,
The Walt Disney Company
Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company
Communicate Success
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RESIDENCY SPONSORS: School of Business ◆ Carnahan Jackson Humanities Fund of the Fredonia College Foundation ◆ Faculty Student Association ◆ Fredonia Alumni Association ◆ Fredonia Technology Incubator
RESIDENCY PARTNERS: Beta Gamma Sigma ◆ School of Business ◆ Department of Communication ◆ Keeper of the Dreams Scholars
SERIES PARTNERS: Alumni Affairs ◆ School of Business ◆ Career Development Office ◆ Department of English ◆ Fredonia Honors Program ◆ Fredonia Technology Incubator ◆ Office of Undergraduate Admissions
All events are free!