An abundance of opportunities exist both on and off campus for students and young entrepreneurs to gain valuable experience in their field of choice.

On campus

Syracuse University provides unique on-campus resources, including opportunities in radio, journalism, TV, on-campus record labels, major label representation, and live music.

• University Union (Concert Board, promotions, PR, performing arts)
• WERW 1570 AM, WJPZ 89.1 FM, WAER Jazz 88.3 FM
• Orange TV
• The Daily Orange, 20 Watts, The Black Voice (journalism)
• Syracuse University Records, Marshall Street Records (music company)
• Become a campus representative for a major record label
• Work for SU’s Event and Technical Services Office

Internships

The Bandier Program requires three major market internships, which provide real-life experience and exposure to the industry structure. Students are guided through the internship process by academic advisors and industry mentors. Previous students have interned in New York City; Los Angeles; London; Miami; and Nashville, Tennessee, among others. View some of the companies our students have interned for below.

Independent study/student projects

The Bandier Program emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship in the innovation of the music industry. As our students can attest, college is the time to start your career. Many students take the initiative to start their own entrepreneurial ventures; in many cases, they have the opportunity to receive academic credit for them.

Here are some of the current projects our students are involved in:

Danny Annibale ’13: founder of Love Records
Dan Bagnall ’11: danbagnall.com
Dan Creahan ’11: contributor to Buffalo Rising Magazine/Blog
Max Gredinger ’13: Hold My Coat blog
Jonathan Groffman ’12: Intern/writer for Rolling Stone
Rachel Helman ’11: Bandier Program blog
Harry Roberts ’12 and Drew Taggart ’12: Asher Roth Syracuse concert organization and promotion
Zeke Silvera ’12: wisdomclothes.wordpress.com/

Mentor

Because entering into the music industry is no small feat, he Bandier Program provides you with one-on-one mentor support from an industry executive. As you approach your senior year and have completed some internships, you will have a better idea of the direction you wish to go. Having a mentor will benefit you greatly, as he or she can help you get your foot even further in the door and give real-world advice on breaking into the industry.

Conferences

Bandier Program students have the opportunity to attend a variety of professional music conferences. Students have participated in SXSW, CMJ, MEISA, Midem, Game Sound Con, Americana Music, and many of the Billboard Magazine conferences. This privilege allows students access to network and obtain an insider's perspective on the industry from its leaders and executives.