FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2008     
CONTACT Casey Rae-Hunter Communications Director Future of Music Coalition
www.futureofmusic.org
casey@futureofmusic.org
p: 202-822-2051   
c: 301-642-6210    
 
 
 
NEW YORK STATE MUSIC EDUCATION EVENTS EXAMINE ARTIST ISSUES

Syracuse forum to focus on music, media, technology and policy issues for songwriters, composers and performers from all genres

 
Syracuse, NY – Future of Music Coalition is proud to partner with the Professional Musicians of Central New York (AFM Local 78) to bring the “What’s The Future for Musicians?” seminar to Syracuse. The free event takes place at Jazz Central on Tuesday, April 29, from 1 PM to 7 PM.
 
Future of Music Coalition is a national non-profit that deals with issues at the intersection of music, technology, policy and law. FMC helps musicians understand these tricky issues in order to make better-informed decisions regarding their art and livelihood.
 
Musicians will learn about such topical issues as promotion and distribution, access to media outlets such as radio, compensation in the digital age and the importance of open internet structures. Artists from all genres — including classical, jazz, rock, folk and hip-hop — are welcome.
 
The seminar will be guided by a core group of presenters who have a wide range of expertise in the music, performance, technology, policy, copyright and law space. Attendees will have an opportunity to interact with peer-experts in breakout sessions and roundtable discussions. “What’s The Future for Musicians?” is part of a series of New York State music education events, which also includes presentations in Buffalo, Rochester and Albany.
 
Website for all NYS events:
http://www.futureofmusic.org/events/newyork08/index.cfm
 
RSVP at http://www.futureofmusic.org/events/newyork08/rsvp.cfm or call AFM Local 78 at 315-433-9807.
 
What:              What’s the Future for Musicians? seminar
When:             Tuesday, April 29, 1 PM—7 PM
Where:            Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St., Syracuse, NY
Admission:      Free
Details:            http://www.futureofmusic.org/events/newyork08/syracuse.cfm
 
Contact casey@futureofmusic.org for promotional materials, including graphics, photos and links, or visit http://www.futureofmusic.org/events/newyork08/outreach.cfm for downloadable and web-ready images.
 
These musician-focused educational events are supported by a grant from the New York State Music Fund, established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.
 
About Future of Music Coalition

FMC is a national nonprofit education, research and advocacy organization that identifies, examines, interprets and translates the challenging issues at the intersection of music, law, technology and policy. FMC achieves this through continuous interaction with musicians and through collaborations with other creator/citizen groups.            
 
 
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