Music Business Faculty 

2021

• Alandis Brassel was a speaker for Proper Data Planning: Understand Metadata’s Role in Promotions & Payouts events hosted by the Music Business Association.
• Jeff Cohran was producer and writer for TANGELA, Splendid Mind EP. 

2020

• Alandis Brassel - Mid-South Rising Star® in the field of Entertainment and Sports Law by Super Lawyers®
• Jeff Cohran was production manager for Janelle Monae’s Oscar performance which was nominated for a 202 Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming. 

2019

• Jeff Cohran was tour and production manager for Janelle Monae’s Dirty Computer World Tour (US-Europe-Japan).
• Ben Yonas secured external support for the music business program through the management of High Water Records, the UofM record label, and by putting on the popular Hear901 program.
• Ben Yonas established a new community partnership with Mempho Music Festival and 901 Fest.