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Hayes School of Music launches own music record |
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Tuesday, 12 September 2006 |
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by MALLORI MORRIS
News Reporter
Watch out Roc-a-Fella Records because the Cannon Hayes School of Music opened a record label of its own.
Appalachian
State University’s “Split Rail Records” officially launched Aug. 24 and
is in the process of finding two performers to sign by December.
“We’re not trying to narrow it down to a specific genre,” Brandie S.
Curnutte, a sophomore music industry studies major, said. “We kind of
decided we wanted two artists from separate genres though.”
Curnutte said since the label is still in its early stages of development, the main goal is to spread the word.
Kim Wangler, advisor for the label, said they are currently in the
process of designing a poster to get the word out. They are also
accepting demo tapes.
The label is a partnership with the music and entertainment industry class.
Students enrolled in the course are given full responsibility of
operating and running the label from production and recording to legal
issues with signing an artist.
Ashley R. Graham, a senior music industry studies major, said the
course gives students the unique opportunity to have hands-on
experience before graduating.
The team hopes to release recorded albums by spring semester and get
signed performers live gigs and radio time on WASU 90.5, Wangler said.
Graham, a member on the legalities committee for the label, said once a
performer or group is signed, work will begin on straightening out
contracts and licensing music.
Because the label is university funded, contracted artists can only be
promoted locally and are free to sign with other record labels.
Because this is a professional label, names of students working on the
recording and production committees will appear on the album, Curnutte
said.
Curnutte said if a student’s name appears on six or more albums, they
could qualify to vote on Grammy nominees before graduating college.
“I’m really excited, I think it’s a great opportunity for students to
have while in school,” Curnutte said. “It’s the best hands-on
experience you can get.”
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