B.M. in Music Production

This degree focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary for a student to pursue a career in music production.

There are many skills a music production professional must possess to be successful in this field. This degree is designed to give students an understanding and mastery of these skills, which include the ability to create and arrange music of different genres, the ability to comprehend and craft music in its various forms for multiple uses in audio production, video production, live performance, and commercial music production. The courses in this degree address all these areas. Musicianship in the most current digital technology is studied and applied, along with a firm understanding of music theory and musical expression using traditional instruments, as well.

Bachelor of Music with a Major in Music Production

Music Courses

• Concert Attendance: MUS 100 each term, with or without credit
• Music Theory: MUS 135, 136, 235
• MUS 344 Music History II
• MUS 224 Songwriting
• Applied Music: Six terms for credit on major instrument or voice
• Applied Production:  Six terms for credit in music production
• MUS 221, 222 Keyboard I and II (or proficiency)
• AMU 202–302: Music Production Seminar

Music Production Courses

• MUS 290 Digital Music I
• MUS 291 Digital Music II
• MUS 332 Production of Sound Recordings
• MUS 333 Audio Engineering
• MUS 335 Orchestration and Arranging
• MUS 330 Principles and Procedures of Music Business
• MUS 355 Film Scoring
• MUS 492 Senior Capstone Project
• Participation in band, choir, orchestra, live production or ensemble collaboration required each term.

Elective Courses

Choose one of the following:

• DM 305 Digital Cinema
• DM 399 Video Editing
• MUS 397 Electronic Music and Sound Design