Billboard lists Greenwood School of Music as top music business school | Entertainment

A national award for a new school.

Billboard magazine recently recognized OSU’s Greenwood School of Music’s industry program as a top music business school.

The school, which opened in fall 2021, already received many national awards such as the merit award for mechanical systems from the Architectural Engineering Institute and award-winning faculty.

The school recently agreed to a partnership with the New York Philharmonic, which allows students to learn and perform with the organization.

“So many great musicians come from Oklahoma, and I am pleased that a prominent trade publication such as Billboard recognized our growing program in Stillwater,” Mark Perry, director of OSU’s music industry program, said. “I look forward to continued success and following the careers of our graduates.”

Billboard highlighted OSU’s Bachelor of Science in music industry, specifically for Poke U, the school’s student-run music company. Poke U connects students to industry professionals.

OSU alumnus Garth Brooks returned to campus last week to hold a workshop with music and business students. OSU alumnus and country music producer Scott Hendricks will speak to students next month.

“I think our music industry program stood out to Billboard because it prepares students for the multi-faceted job requirements needed in the entertainment industry, both soft and hard skills,” Perry said. “I also believe that Billboard recognized the great support we have received from OSU, alumni and our generous patrons.”

OSU and Indiana are the only land grant universities in Billboard’s list. No other Big 12 school made the list.

Full list of Billboard’s 2022 top music business schools

• Abbey Road Institute
• Baldwin Wallace University
• Belmont University
• Berklee College of Music
• BIMM Institute
• The BRIT School
• California Institute of the Arts
• Cal State Northridge
• Delta State University
• Drexel University
• Fisk University
• Full Sail University
• Hofstra University
• Howard University
• Indiana University
• Kennesaw State University
• Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
• Los Angeles College of Music
• Los Angeles Film School
• Loyola University
• Middle Tennessee State University
• Monmouth University
• New York University
• Occidental College
• Oklahoma State University
• Pepperdine University
• Rhodes College
• State University of New York Oneonta
• Syracuse University
• UCLA
• University of Colorado Denver
• Miami
• North Texas
• USC
• William Paterson University