Bandier Visiting Lecturers
As a student in the Bandier Program, you have weekly contact with numerous industry professionals, many of whom are SU alumni and friends. They visit campus or speak to students via teleconferencing, thus providing you with a critical industry perspective.
Founding and Senior Advisors
Several SU alumni who are top leaders of the world’s largest and most respected entertainment companies inspired and helped guide the development of the program. They are joined by leaders who have become deeply involved in lecturing, mentoring, hosting, and placing interns and grads. All continue to serve as advisors and visiting lecturers. They are:
Martin Bandier ’62, chairman and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
John Cohen '95, co-president and co-founder, Cornerstone Promotions, the Fader Magazine, and Fader Records
Shanti Das '93, executive vice president of urban marketing, Universal Motown Records
Rick Dobbis ’70, chairman, Rick Dobbis Organization Global
Steve Leeds G'73, vice president of talent and industry affairs for Sirius Satellite Radio
Rob Light ’77, managing partner for Creative Artists Agency
Phil Quartararo ’77, executive vice president at EMI Recorded Music North America
John Scher, CEO and president of Metropolitan Entertainment
John Sykes ’77, CEO, Project Playlist
Guest Speakers
The Bandier Program's guest speakers are numerous. Click here for a PDF of our speaker list.