Music - Emphasis in Sound Recording Technology (B.Mus.)
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music with Emphasis in Sound Recording Technology degree will have hands-on experience with state-of-the-art existing and emerging technology, and thorough grounding in the fundamentals of the theory, the practice, and the artistry involved in live sound, sound recording, and music production. Through field-specific coursework, students will gain an understanding of the inner workings of the recording and audio industry and marketplace. The program's hands-on experience focuses on the mastery of musical skills as well as the practical, technical, and business aspects and will provide an excellent level of preparation to pursue a career in the field.
Music - Emphasis in Sound Recording Technology (B.Mus.)
Description
What is Music - Emphasis in Sound Recording Technology at ODU like?
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music with Emphasis in Sound Recording Technology degree will have hands-on experience with state-of-the-art existing and emerging technology, and thorough grounding in the fundamentals of the theory, the practice, and the artistry involved in live sound, sound recording, and music production. Through field-specific coursework, students will gain an understanding of the inner workings of the recording and audio industry and marketplace. The program's hands-on experience focuses on the mastery of musical skills as well as the practical, technical, and business aspects and will provide an excellent level of preparation to pursue a career in the field.
Program Highlights
What makes Music - Emphasis in Sound Recording Technology at ODU unique?
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RECITALS, CONCERTS & MASTER CLASSES EACH YEAR 130
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DEGREE PROGRAMS WITH SEVERAL CONCENTRATIONS/OPTIONS 6
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MUSIC MAJORS & MINORS; 245 UNDERGRADUATE, 15 GRADUATE 260
AT A GLANCE
College / School:
Major:
Music - Emphasis in Sound Recording Technology
Degree Level:
Undergraduate
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Sound Engineering Technicians
$68,180
MEDIAN SALARY
Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions.
Technical Directors/Managers
$90,770
MEDIAN SALARY
Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
Producers
$90,770
MEDIAN SALARY
Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
Music Composers and Arrangers
$61,490
MEDIAN SALARY
Write and transcribe musical scores.
Employers
Graduates from this major have gone to work at
Kraftwork Sound, Studio Center, Sony Records, Sweetwater
Courses
What are some courses offered in Music - Emphasis in Sound Recording Technology at ODU?
MUSC 221:
Music Theory
Written and keyboard harmony and voice leading. An elementary course dealing with the fundamentals of pitch and time and the use of triads. Prerequisites: Music majors or music minors and completion of Music Theory placement test or permission of the instructor.
MUSC 222:
Music Theory
Written and keyboard harmony. An elementary course dealing with the fundamentals of pitch and time and the use of triads. Prerequisites: MUSC 221, music major, music minor, or permission of the instructor.
MUSC 309:
Principles of Conducting
The development of basic skills and techniques necessary for conducting choral and instrumental ensembles. Prerequisites: MUSC 224, MUSC 322, or permission of the instructor.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Music - Emphasis in Sound Recording Technology at ODU?
Students entering the Bachelor of Music program in Music - Emphasis in Sound Recording Technology should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)
The application to ODU, the music performance audition application, the music performance audition, the music education interview, and the music theory placement test are required for admission consideration.
For admission to the Music - Emphasis in Sound Recording Technology program
GPA:
3.00
TOEFL score:
paper based: 550, internet based 79
IELTS score:
6.5
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 374
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,039
Active Duty Military Rate
Per Credit:
$ 250
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 407
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