Purdue Fort Wayne Creates Record Label
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowPurdue University Fort Wayne has formed a full-service music company that includes a record label. The university says Gold Top Music Group was created to provide professional experiences that will position students to compete in the music industry.
“The numbers are off the charts, and we couldn’t be more pleased,” said Chancellor Ron Elsenbaumer. “During the past three years, 120 students have enrolled in the music industry and popular music programs. Virtually overnight, we have captured the attention and imagination of students who are drawn to these programs, which are part of our School of Music, as well as these incredible facilities. And now, today, we take another gigantic step forward as we announce and launch Gold Top Music Group.”
John O’Connell, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, says it has been a long road to get to this point.
“Today is a culmination of three years of devoted and hard work by many Purdue Fort Wayne faculty and staff to make this business model available to our music industry students, who need the real-world, hands-on experience,” he said.
Purdue says John Buteyn is the director of Gold Top Music Group and brings experience as a recording engineer, musician, music producer, and writer.
“By offering this unique and professional immersion with faculty guidance, students gain an array of tangible professional experiences that directly apply to the occupational and creative environment associated with music, along with entertainment, and the arts,” said Buteyn. “We’re confident Gold Top Music Group will expose the greater Fort Wayne region to the amount of talent and opportunities available at Purdue Fort Wayne, as well as serve as a recruiting tool worldwide.”
You can connect to more details about the Gold Top Music Group by clicking here.