<p>I’m extremely interested in attending the ReMu yet it is SO hard to find information about the school online! The website gives scarce information in terms of classes and alumni. </p>
<p>I am mostly interested in what recent alumni from the EXECUTIVE TRACK are doing post-graduation. I want to know whether or not the significant cost is worth it. I would like to know if graduates from the executive track are pursuing prestigious positions at record labels or other media outlets and if graduating from ReMu is valued highly for major record labels like Def Jam. </p>
<p>Also, the website states that students can submit a “business plan” for the creative sample on the supplement. Any help as to what that would entail would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much! :)</p>
<p>I am not speaking from personal experience, but I am guessing that most graduates will not be getting prestigious positions at record labels soon after graduation. Like other facets of the entertainment industry, jobs at good companies are extremely competitive and there is a certain period of time that people are required to learn the ropes of the business in more assistant level positions that are probably fairly underpaid.</p>
<p>You may have misinterpreted my post. I said they “are pursuing prestigious positions,” not having them handed over on a silver platter. Of course they have to intern, but I was wondering what recent alumni are doing, and whether or not employers in the field highly respect graduates from this program as they are basically being trained for four years how to work at a record label on top of numerous internships at record labels.</p>
<p>An insider’s response would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>My D is working for a very prestigious talent agency (#1 or #2 depending on who you ask). They work in music, film, theatre, TV and branding. So my D does have a feel for the industry. She graduated NYU with a BM degree in vocal performance and a minor in the Business of Entertainment, Music and Technology.</p>
<p>I understood your question, and did not think you were talking about being handed things on a silver platter. I am saying, though, that throughout the music and entertainment industry, recent graduates from top programs may get positions in prestigious companies, but they are NOT prestigious positions. Some need to continue to intern to get their foot in the door. Others will get assistant/ entry level positions which will teach them the ropes of the business. It is a very competitive field with low paying entry level positions.</p>
<p>If you want to focus on the technical side of things–the hands on recording and engineering of music–things may be different. But if you are talking about breaking into the business end of music, then I stand by what I said. The record labels are not hiring executives straight out of college regardless of the college you went to or the number of internships you did as an undergrad. Be prepared to be living on a lowly salary for a while.</p>