In order to share the overriding beliefs that guide us in the study and practice of the business of music, the faculty, students, staff and advisors of the Bandier Program affirm the following:

INTEGRITY
Merriam Webster defines integrity thus: firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values: incorruptibility. Integrity is a magnet that attracts artists and business associates. In the academy and in commerce, we hold this value as central.

DOING WELL & DOING GOOD
We strive to succeed by all measures. We see music as a cultural art form that can bridge the painful differences in our society. We leverage our success to allow music to benefit all people from all cultures.

WHY WAIT?
We identify opportunity and execute our ideas NOW. Embracing a practical understanding of the cost and time required, we will immerse ourselves in the business of music and explore its potential in all media outlets. Do it NOW and DIY!

COMMUNITY OF EXPERTS
We fully engage with our program’s greatest asset: our community of experts. We attentively absorb all that is shared by our guest lecturers, mentors, and internship hosts from the industry.

EXPERIENCE LEARNING
Our entrepreneurial activities, studies, internships, and extra-curricular activities provide us with unique learning opportunities. We take full advantage and learn by doing and leading.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Internal pride drives external engagement. We are proud of our program, the Setnor School of Music, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, Syracuse University, the Central New York community, and the global music/media industries. We believe Scholarship in Action compels us to contribute to these communities on all levels. We temper our pride with a humble commitment to contribute to each of these segments.

BRAND MANAGEMENT VS. HUMILITY
We are constantly polishing our personal brand and the public perception of ourselves and all the entities with which we are identified. We are conscious of the balance required to promote our brands with an eye to perception regardless of our intention. Perception is reality.

PAY IT FORWARD
We will recycle what we have learned and gained by nurturing the next generation, as we have been encouraged, taught, and supported.