Melissa Wald (right), associate professor in music business, spearheaded the fair and works closely with Grammy U representatives.
in the Bragg Media and Entertainment Building – and the March 2 date drew a recording breaking number of companies to campus.
In the afternoon, two information panels held students’ attention. The Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) presented “How to Make It in the Industry,” featuring industry experts Halie Hampton of Maverick Management Group, Nathan Pyle of The Recording Academy, Brad Wilson of Broadcast Music Inc. and Pete Stormer of Vector Management. The second panel, “Live Sound,” featured Melissa Loveless of Live Nation-Ascend Amphitheater, Danny Poland, Pete Healey of J Sound Services, Martin “Tike” Santos of Clair Brothers, Bobby Brantley of Brantley Sound and moderator Frank Baird, MTSU assistant professor.
Sponsors for the MTSU Recording Industry Career and Intership Fair were ASCAP, SOLID and MTSU Marketing & Communications.