Music Technology & Recording Concentration

The Music Technology & Recording Concentration is based on the idea that the foundation for any proficient recording engineer, electronic musician, or sound technician is a strong musical background. The Technology & Recording focus blends musicianship with in-depth technical studies to create well-rounded professionals. Technology & Recording students have generous access to recording facilities and ample opportunity for hands-on experience to hone their skills before embarking on their career in music technology. This is coupled with all of the traditional areas of music: theory, history, performance, and aural skills.

Program Strengths

• Hands-on work in the classroom, labs, studio, and concert hall starting freshman year
• Provides students with a thorough technical background including digital signal theory, acoustics, sound synthesis, and audio processing
• Multifaceted experience in all aspects of the business, ranging from live sound and lighting to studio recording and audio & video broadcast

• Students have the flexibility to learn a broad set of skills while specializing in areas of the industry that most interest them

• Faculty are active in the industry, providing up-to-date knowledge and connections around the world.

Applied Learning

• Unparalleled access: use the University’s high-end recording studio and digital composition station to practice and hone skills after just a few courses
• Work-as-you-learn: technical work-study positions provide a chance to work in a professional environment with student ensembles, faculty performers, and world-renowned guest artists right on campus
• Collaborative spirit: work with other students on projects like recording sessions, music productions, live radio broadcasts, music videos, multi-sensory performance projects, and more
• Earn credit: most Music Technology and Recording students leave school with record, video, and project credits

Potential Careers in Music Technology & Recording Concentration

• Recording engineer
• Broadcast engineer for radio or television
• Live sound reinforcement and event production
• Video post-production for live music and video post-production

A Concentration in Music Technology & Recording Concentration Might Be for You if:

• You want to be on the cutting edge of the music industry
• You love the passion and artistry of music with the excitement of technical fields
• You want to explore the “behind the scenes” aspects of music
• You want to produce, perform, and record your own music
• You want to enter one of the fastest-growing segments of the entertainment industry

Curriculum Guides

All music majors are required to enroll in a minimum of one hour of applied lessons in the major instrument and one hour of Performance Disciplines during each semester of enrollment. A minimum of six semesters of applied lessons and six semesters of Performance Disciplines are required for the Bachelor of Science/Arts in Music, with a minimum of three hours at the 300 level. A minimum of two hours of secondary instrument study is required of all music majors.

As part of the 4.5 hours of ensemble participation required of all majors, attendance in a large ensemble is required during all semesters of enrollment. A minimum of one semester of small ensemble is required of all majors. Scholarship students must enroll in two ensembles each semester. A grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses applying toward the music major. An equivalent of six semesters of recital attendance is required.

• University of Indianapolis General Education curriculum guide
• Music Technology & Recording concentration curriculum guide