The music business as we know it is constantly evolving. A minor in music industry at the University of St. Thomas prepares you to enter this exciting career field by providing you with a solid background in various creative fields.
Whether you are a performer, producer or aspire to work behind the scenes as an artist manager, our minor in music industry develops the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in a variety of organizations. You will explore emerging models in the industry, various music genres and several key concepts in business throughout your undergraduate career at St. Thomas.
You take a blend of courses focusing on a variety of topics such as emerging models in the music industry, marketing, entrepreneurship and more. You also explore the diverse roots of several music genres and their evolution from then to now.
You can pair this minor with a number of other programs, so we recommend connecting with a member of our faculty to plan your degree early on in your college career at the University of St. Thomas.
Minor in Music Industry
Music industry minors have an abundance of internships available to them. Our students have interned with companies like Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, iHeartMedia, Periscope Management and Paradigm Artists. Plus, you will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty on finding an internship matching your interests.
You take a blend of courses focusing on a variety of topics such as emerging models in the music industry, marketing, entrepreneurship and more. You also explore the diverse roots of several music genres and their evolution from then to now.
You can pair this minor with a number of other programs, so we recommend connecting with a member of our faculty to plan your degree early on in your college career at the University of St. Thomas.
Minor in Music Industry
Music industry minors have an abundance of internships available to them. Our students have interned with companies like Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, iHeartMedia, Periscope Management and Paradigm Artists. Plus, you will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty on finding an internship matching your interests.
Faculty serve as your teachers and mentors. Alumni want to help you build your network. Your peers will challenge you to deepen your musical and business knowledge.
Brian is a multi-instrumentalist musician, composer, producer and recipient of the 2012 ASCAP Film and TV Music award. He is creative director and senior composer at In the Groove Music, a commercial and television music house. He has composed for dozens of national campaigns and brands, including ESPN, BMW, Coca-Cola, Enterprise Rental Car and HealthPartners. He has worked with artists like Blue Blazer, Man is Doomed, Becky Sheehan and Glorious Monster.
Holly led the campus radio station KUST and created the UST Sampler, a compilation of music composed and performed by Tommies. She collaborated with the Music Industry Club to promote and produce the UST Sampler Release Concert, featuring live performances from the artists on the Sampler each year.
We will provide you with the academic knowledge and practical skills to be successful in a variety of careers after graduation.
We offer renewable competitive and performance-based scholarships for four years of study at St. Thomas. More information is on our department website.
The Music Major Scholarships range from $1,500 to $10,000 per year. Admitted students planning to major in music, music performance, music business or music education are encouraged to apply. Supporting materials are due by February 1, and selected applicants receive an audition invitation for the scholarship invitational in the spring.
This award is available to any current St. Thomas student demonstrating great potential in their ability to instigate and sustain artistic creativity through music performance, composition or production. Music faculty can nominate any candidate.
This scholarship is available to any current St. Thomas student pursuing a major or minor in music. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Music faculty can nominate candidates, and students participating in ensembles receive preference.
Dr. Cole leads music industry studies at St. Thomas, as well as the recording arts minor.
Brian focuses on songwriting and composition, while also teaching courses on music media.
A music industry minor from the University of St. Thomas sets you up for long-term success by cultivating your knowledge of the inner workings of the music business.
Minneapolis ranks in the top 10 most creatively vital cities in the United States with creative sectors generating $4.5 billion each year.
We have unique partnerships with leading regional and national music industry organizations and professionals.
You build your own portfolio and a strong professional network throughout your time at St. Thomas.
Our students have unique opportunities to see another side of the music industry they have never seen before.
The Music Industry Club traveled to Austin to be a part of the South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival.
Each year, KUST hosts their sampler release party featuring a mix of music from a diverse array of genres.
Whether it is your internship or one-on-one interactions with professors, our program prepares you with a variety of tools needed in the modern workplace.
There is more to learn about St. Thomas; including our ranking as a Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report, the many classroom and extracurricular activities that will be part of your student experience and so much more. Schedule a visit to see our beautiful campus or start your application today.