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graduate program : thesis, thesis project or comprehensive exam option

Previous AEMM Graduate Theses                                                                            

Year
First Name Last Name Thesis Title
2004
Joshua Hanes Music and Society's Influence on One Another Over The Last Fifty Years in America
2003
Tequila Sharlene Coleman TSC Music Management Company Business Plan (2 copies)
2003
Joe Davis Manual of Documents and Systems for JAD Productions
2003
Deborah Hill Journey into the World of Concert Promotions
2003
Jacqueline Hudson A Study of Audio Merchandising of Urban Music at Virgin Megastore Chicago
2003
Maria Izabel Leme-Harris Carnival and Management: How Il? Aiy? Organizes Itself for Its Carnival Festivities.
2003
Hyun-Jin Roh Website Design for StudioRPlus
2002
Kwadwo Oppong-Wadie Independent Record Labels and the Importance of Digital Technology to Their Survival
2002
Vanessa Page The African Dispora Film Festival
2002
Tanya Ransom Distribution Alternatives For Independent Filmakers
2002
Scott Zacher Producing, Presenting and Surviving Slasher Sleepover
2001
Tina Lee Cox Developing A Recording Artist
2001
James Dzwerzynski The Columbia Exposition Business Plan
2001
Martin Perlow Business Planning for the Creation, Operation, and Expansion of a Small Graphic Design Firm
2001
Trevor Peters Business Plan For Culture1.com
2001
Chia-hsing Tsai International Arts Management- An Introductory Touring Handbook for East & Southeast Asia
2000
Kathleen Beckman Vol. 1-2 Manual of Documents and Systems of the Chicago International Children's Film Festival
2000
Russell Breimeier Contemporary Christian Music-The Business of Music and Ministry
2000
Emily Duff The Development Running of the National Music Workshop and Dayjams
2000
John Guertin Intersound, Inc.- Mechanical Licensing Manual- A Manual for the Coordination and Administration of the Outside Mechanical Licensing, Royalty Payment and Copyright Registration Process for Releasing a Record
2000
Beth Mayfield To Accommodate, Market and Maintain Installation Art
1999
Keith Brundige Jazz: An African/African-American Portrait
1999
Randall Clark The Artist as Entrepreneur: Entrepreneurship for Visual Artists(EVA), A One Semester Text For Undergraduate Visual Arts Students
1999
Gina Gayle Strategic Management Plan of the Southside Community Art Center
1999
Symon Gwaro Ogeto Project Manual For Seed Tours and Safaris Incorporated
1998
So-Young Hong Public Awareness and Audience Development Plan for the Terra Museum of American Art
1998
Niven Kingwell Stewardship Plan for the Development Department of Ravina Association
1998
Ed Rivadavia Lopes The Best Musician You Never Heard In Your Life: Frank Zappa's Fight Against Censorship
1997
Jane Jacob Stolen Art: The Case for Registration
1997
Dayna Martinez King Booking Name Stars in Symphonic Pops Concerts for the Purpose of Audience Development
1997
Leslie Krantz Pratical Guide for Establishing a Financial Job Function at a Commercial Presenting Theatrical Organization
1997
J.D. Ma Slis Industries' Project Manual for Garfield Pencil Project
1997
Kathryn McKee A Proposal For AT&T Chicago: Investments in the Arts as a Strategic Advantage
1996
Ming-Shinn Chen A Commercial Gallery in the City of Chicago: Ming International Fine Arts Gallery
1996
Darrell Copeland The Process of Scounting, Developing, and Marketing A New Model
1996
Alecia Flint Dixon The Production, Publishing, and Distribution of Gospel Music: A Reference Manual
1996
Leah Gauler Public Art and the Role of the Community
1996
Menucha Poleg Media's Transformation in the Age fo Information
1996
Amy Ann Rasmussen A Feasibility Study of the Relationship Between The Chicago Chamber of Musicians and The Chicago String Quartet
1996
Nida Tautvydas Establishing Financial Operations: A Reference for New and Emerging Non-Profit Arts Organizations
1996
Lisa Marie Chew Wainwright Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Long Range Strategic Plan (4)
1995
Tomomi Anabuki Preliminary Assessment For Budget Form Revision
1995
Robin Gitelman O'Brien Showcases Three Year Business Plan
1995
George Michael Minford Business Theater: The Evolution and Applications of Live Performances as a Business Communications Medium in the United States
1995
Fatima Mussa The Impact of New Technologies in the Music Business
1995
Caroline Schless Piven Theatre Workshop Policies and Procedures Manual- A Working Document
1995
K.T. Subsuksombud The Telecommunications Industry of Thailand: A Public/Private Model of Infrastructure Development In A Rapidly-Growing Economy
1995
Jonathan D. Wray A Strategic Plan for JDUB Entertainment and Jazzy Tam Films
1994
Andrea Davis Multimedia-The Convergence of Telecommunications on the Entertainment Industry
1994
Elizabeth Dorsey A Working Draft of a Finance/Accounting- Policy and Procedure Manual
1994
Richard Jacobs Strategic Planning for Famous Door Theatre Co., A Small, Non-Profit, Non-Equity, Professional Theatre Company
1994
Paul Knutson A Handbook of Video Conferencing Technologies and Procedures
1994
Lai Li-Hwei The Prospect of Selling Engilsh Language Children's Books in Taiwan
1994
Brian Nash Aids, Homophobia, and the Media
1994
Gail Swerdlik-Fisher Board of Directors Can Make a Difference- A Case Study of Seven Musical Arts Organizations in Chicago
1994
Jay Alan Vinitsky An Investigation into the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies: Determining Computer Needs for the 90's and Finding Efficiency in the Non-Profit World
1993
Ajeenah Crittendon A Management Analysis on What Went WrongÝ At Orion Pictures Corporation
1993
Nan R. Warshaw Independent Booking of Alternative Rock
1993
Sally Winner Weiss Getting the Picture- A Feasibility Study on the Establishment of An Agency For The Purpose of Promoting Film and Video Production in Monroe County, New York
1992
Barbara Edfors Taking A Chance on Revivals: A Risk Assesment Model for the Production of Seldom Revived Works of the American Musical Theatre
1992
Jamyn Flynn Converting a Manual Art Museum Collection System to a Computerized Art Museum Collection System
1992
Michael Friedman The State of the Jazz/Aesthetic: An Analysis of the Participation of Arts Managers in the Marketing of the Current Philosopy
1992
John Macrae The Nature of Business: A Business Plan for a Small Service Company
1992
Nicolas Pipas "Marketest-Examtest"
1992
Marcia Lauzon Schalk First Night: Celebrating the Arts at the City Center
1991
Carol Lee Mika "The Recording History of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra From 1968-1978: A Case Study of the Transition From and Exclusive Recording Contract to Multiple Recording Contracts Between American Orchestras and Recording Companies"
1991
Patricia O'Connell Chicago Day: An Evaluation of Publicity Response to a Day of Free Admission at Chicago Cultural Institutions
1990
Renata Chorzempa The Judicial and Legislative History of Copyright Protection of Computer Software
1990
Sherry Lynn DeVries A Case Study of the Development of the Five-Year Marketing Plan For the Field Museum of National History Chicago, IL
1990
Robert English Crossover Music: A Marketing and Musical Analysis
1990
Robert Leuder The First Ammendment and the Arts
1990
Nik-ki Wittingham Arts Management in the 90's: The Essential Annotated Bibliography
1989
Michele Anderson The Importance of the Economic Balance Between the Revenue Producing Source and an Arts Organization in a Multi-Use Arts Facility
1989
Mary Carmody TGC Music: A Business Plan
1989
Tanya Cook The Ramifications of Corporate Art Collecting In Terms of Company Image and Employee Motivation
1989
Debra Hale Rock/Pop Artists Management in Chicago: A Guide for Beginners
1989
Anne Edvenson Sadowski The Uncertain Future of Chamber Music: The Interrelationships Between Changing Demographics Lifestyle, and Repertoire of Chamber Music
1988
M. Penelope Cagney An Examination of Private Sector Funding in Key British Arts Organizations
1988
Debra Hawkins The Impact of Technology on the Newspaper Industry
1988
Jane Johnson Integrating the Arts Into the Curriculum
1988
John Lochen Alternative Music Marketing and College Radio
1988
Karin Olson The Elgin Symphony Orchestra- A Comparative Perspective
1988
Jerrold St. Jorge Vesely Special Films in Chicago A Marketing Study
1988
Beverly A. Williams Not-For-Profit Board of Directors- The Occupational Base and Monetary Value of Their Time
1987
Cynthia Berquist "Bringing in the Bucks": Fundraising For the Small Performing Arts Company
1987
Timothy Gunsolley Management Turnover in the Regional Symphony Orchestra
1987
Lou Guthrie Creative Environments of the Artist: External Stimuli and Work Environments Which Facilitate and Encourage the Apperance of Creative Thoughts and Actions
1987
Dale Roadcap The Responsibility and Authority of Artist & Repertoire As It Relates to the Successful Acquisition and Development of Musical Talent
1987
Gary Smiley Retailing the Arts- A Feasibility Study of Merchandising as a Form of Supplementary Earned Income for Arts Organizations
1987
Pamela Solon Cable Television Through A Zoom Lens
1987
Sandra Baker Sticha Educational Outreach as a Marketing Tool: An Analysis of Six Chicago Theaters
1986
Julie Falen The Issue of Liability Insurance as it Pertains to the Business of Presenting Live Musical Entertainment
1986
Jennifer Fischer The Sociological, Psychological, and Political Impacts on Musical Taste
1986
Mary Jerz An Entertainment Needs Assesment Survey Conducted at the University of Chicago
1986
Steven Mandelman A Corporate Cirriculum in Non-Monetary Transaction
1986
Leslie Romero Corporate Contributions to the Arts- A Subjective Study of the Corporate Giving Climate and Corporate Support of the Arts in Chicago, in the 1980's
1986
Paula Uhrig Creating A Telemarketing Campaign For A Small Non-Profit Organization or How To Get Subscriptions on $267.02
1985
Mary Amelia Bergstorm Arts Education: Development of a Young Audience Program
1985
Hilton Herman Weinberg The Prerecorded Music Industry: Structure, Function and Direct Marketing
1984
Judith Schein Cohen The Development Plan for Centre East
1984
Amy Lerner The Role of the Not-For-Profit Organization in Promoting and Enriching the Cultural Vitality of an Urban Community
1984
Nora Vandieu Sales Tax Revenue for the Arts A Case Study