Catherine Fitterman Radbill

Catherine Fitterman Radbill

New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

Clinical Assistant Professor of Music Business: Director, Undergraduate Music Business Program

Phone: 212 998 5409
Email: catherine.fitterman@nyu.edu

• Music and Performing Arts Professions
• Music Business

Catherine Fitterman Radbill is the Director of the New York University Steinhardt School's Undergraduate Music Business Program. As professor of music business at New York University, she teaches music entrepreneurship, concert management, international music business, and the introductory course for music business studies. Fitterman Radbill is active in entrepreneurship education in the field of music. She was a member of the faculty team who successfully secured a $1Million matching grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, to be used for the dissemination of interest and capability in entrepreneurial activity at NYU beyond the confines of the Stern School of Business. A classically trained pianist with degrees in piano pedagogy and arts administration, Fitterman Radbill launched the Entrepreneurship Center for Music at the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1998. She relocated to New York City in August 2002 to begin teaching at NYU. Fitterman's professional experience includes a mix of working and teaching in the arts from both a for-profit and not-for-profit perspective. In addition to her work as a professor, she has served as a concert promoter and producer (University of Colorado), artist manager (Columbia Artists Management), orchestra administrator (Cincinnati Symphony), and major gifts fundraiser (Allied Jewish Federation/Denver and University of Colorado/Boulder). EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND: My experience in the music industry includes booking and promoting live events, entrepreneurship, artist management, strategic planning and fundraising, piano tuning and vocal accompaning. I have a Bachelor of Music degree in piano pedagogy and a Master of Arts degree in performing arts management. Why I Decided to Work in the Music Industry: I can't remember a time when I wasn't working in the music industry. Beginning with piano lessons in kindergarten, my musical studies continued through college. I supported myself by working as a church musician, accompanist and piano teacher. After a short stint as an apprentice piano tuner I began my studies in performing arts management. Jobs with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Columbia Artists Management Inc. led to a 13-year expedition to Colorado as a concert promoter and fundraiser. I founded the Entrepreneurship Center for Music at the University of Colorado at Boulder. My family graciously accompanied me to New York City in August, 2002, so I could begin my present job with NYU. What I Like Most About Teaching: Teaching is the hardest job I've ever had. My favorite times are those "ah, ha!" moments in class, when i can see that a student has just mastered a concept and gives us all a big smile of triumph. Outside Interests: I don't have any outside interests. If I ever retire I'll probably get a dog and a hobby. Tips for Students: Thank your parents for helping you become who you are by giving you roots and wings. Use them. Favorite Music: Anything played on NPR.