Dr. Catherine Moore

Biography

Catherine Moore completed her Honours BA in English Literature at Bishop’s University, Canada, and earned her PhD in music from the University of Liverpool, England. Her doctoral research focused on the life and music of the 17th-century Italian composer and violinist Michelangelo Rossi. Her dissertation includes the computer analysis of keyboard temperaments and transcriptions of Rossi's startling chromatic madrigals, which were published as a book by Garland. As a music critic, she has contributed to the American Record Guide magazine. Dr. Moore emphasizes the importance of integrating business value into her courses and workshops, focusing on music startups, new technologies, and the sustainability of multi-national music initiatives. She seeks to draw parallels between the music industry and other sectors, such as food production and maritime shipping, to promote a more inclusive approach in business decisions. Her UofT role involves setting partnerships between industry professionals and experts in computer science and user experience design. Catherine has taught at New York University from 1995 to 2016, directing the Music Business Program, where she focused on forecasting, pricing strategy, strategic marketing, and A&R music evaluation. She developed a methodology to evaluate recorded music masters that accounts for current accounting practices and provides a framework for estimating future earnings potential. Catherine started her music business career managing a retail store in Liverpool, England, and later held positions at Harmonia Mundi Records and A&M Records in New York. During the late 1980s, she served on the local N.A.R.A.S. Board Governors Classical Screening Committee for the Grammy Awards.

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