Category Archives: Loyola Student Interview: Kevin Coogan of Stella Management on Careers in Classical Music

Loyola University Forum: Music Industry Veteran Kevin Coogan on Managing a Classical Composer


Music industry veteran Kevin Coogan talks about how he came to manage classical composer Eric Whitacre, and discusses the various strategies and promotional initiatives that have enabled Whitacre to enjoy success.

Loyola Student Meredith Arnold Interviews Kevin Coogan of Stella Management


Loyola student Meredith Arnold interviews Kevin Coogan of Stella Management. Topics of discussion include the challenges of a young classical composer today, what it takes to be successful as a performing classical artist, and how to break into the film scoring industry.

Loyola Student Interview: Kevin Coogan of Stella Management on Marketing a Younger Classical Artist


Loyola student Meredith Arnold speaks with Kevin Coogan of Stella Management about marketing a younger artist in a genre that typically favors older artists.

Loyola Student Interview: Kevin Coogan of Stella Management on Having Success as a Classical Artist or Composer


Loyola student Meredith Arnold speaks with Kevin Coogan of Stella Management about how to succeed as a modern classical artist. Coogan notes that for his main client Eric Whitacre, the strength of his success has been based solidly on the quality and popularity of his compositions, and discusses how this strength translates into a career advantage.

Loyola Student Interview: Kevin Coogan of Stella Management on Being Commissioned to Compose a Work


Loyola student Meredith Arnold speaks with Kevin Coogan of Stella Management about how composers can be commissioned to produce a work, illustrating his discussion with examples from the career of his main client, Eric Whitacre.

Loyola Student Interview: Kevin Coogan of Stella Management on When a Classical Artist Needs a Manager


Loyola student Meredith Arnold speaks with Kevin Coogan of Stella Management about when to seek a manager as a classical artist. Coogan explains that his main client Eric Whitacre had a good deal of success before hiring management, and describes how their relationship developed from a friendship into a professional partnership.

Loyola Student Interview: Kevin Coogan of Stella Management on Being a Performing Classical Artist Today


Loyola student Meredith Arnold speaks with Kevin Coogan of Stella Management about the challenges of a performing classical artist in today

Loyola Student Interview: Kevin Coogan of Stella Management on Writing Music for Films


Loyola student Meredith Arnold speaks with Kevin Coogan of Stella Management about the competitive world of film scoring. Coogan describes the difficulties of breaking into the film industry, and encourages aspiring film composers to exploit every opportunity.

Loyola Student Interview: Kevin Coogan of Stella Management on Composing Workshops


Loyola student Meredith Arnold speaks with Kevin Coogan of Stella Management about the ins and outs of workshops for composition. Coogan explains that the main purpose in these workshops is to give artists the tools they need to succeed on a business level. He also mentions the unique experience in his workshops of allowing young composers to write and conduct a short piece for an

Loyola Student Interview: Kevin Coogan of Stella Management on Marketing and Promoting Eric Whitacre


Loyola student Meredith Arnold speaks with Kevin Coogan of Stella Management about marketing and promoting his main client, Eric Whitacre. Coogan explains that for Whitacre, the talent speaks for itself, and his job as a manager is to basically oversee and facilitate opportunities as they arrive. He also speaks specifically about the promotion process for Whitacre