Music industry panelists to talk about their experiences and share their knowledge Sept. 11

Posted Aug. 26, 2015 at 5:14 p.m.

BOONE — The Music Industry Studies program at Appalachian State University is excited to present “The Sessions Panel,” a powerful, interactive presentation by internationally recognized music industry professionals who will share their knowledge on marketing, self-promotion, contract negotiations, social media, entertainment law and artist relations.

The program will be presented Friday, Sept. 11, from 1-6 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. The program is free for students at Appalachian and $10 for all others. Proceeds will benefit music industry studies internship scholarships.

Panelists are:

Dom Famularo, drumming’s global ambassador and educational representative for Sabien, Vic Firth, Mapex and Evans percussion companies
Paul Quin, entertainment attorney and music business consultant
Carlos Guzman, production and tour manager for acts including Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross
Christine Ohlman, aka “The Beehive Queen,” vocalist for Saturday Night Live, songwriter and musicologist
Phil Jaurigui, president of Swing House Recording Studio
Dave Mattacks, drummer for Paul McCartney and Elton John
Kristen Rencher Nuss, marketing and social media manager for NAfME (National Association for Music Education) and an Appalachian alumna

The event will conclude with a jam session that will invite local artists to perform with these industry professionals.

For more information, contact Kim Wangler, director of music industry studies at Appalachian, at 828-265-8674 or [email protected]. For more information about The Sessions panelists, visit http://www.TheSessions.org.

About the Hayes School of Music

The Hayes School of Music prepares young musicians for professional lives as performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, conductors and music industry professionals, ensuring the next generation of musical leadership for the state, region and nation. Noted for quality instruction by national and internationally recognized faculty musicians, the school offers four undergraduate degree programs and three graduate-level programs. Learn more at https://music.appstate.edu.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.