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Master of Music in

Music Production

Guided by the mission and purposes of the Master of Music in Music Production program, the curriculum will adhere to the following six Program Learning Outcomes.

  1. Technical Proficiency: Students will be able to demonstrate technical advanced expertise in recording studio techniques including proficiency in operating analog and digital equipment, proper microphone techniques, sound processing techniques, and computer software with an emphasis on Pro Tools™ and its sound processing plug-ins and employing these tools in the process of recording, editing recorded performances, mixing and final delivery.
  2. Producer Leadership Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate creative expertise in the production of music by conceiving recording projects from conception to completion, by practicing awareness of recording session etiquette, diversity and the roles of personnel, by making appropriate technical and artistic choices and by employing leadership skills that guide recording sessions toward positive results.
  3. Critical Thinking in Music: Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to critically analyze and solve problems that are characteristic in the study of music.
  4. Professional Creative Practices: Students will be able to demonstrate advanced competency in the professional knowledge and practice of reading musical scores, arranging parts for ensembles and guiding rehearsals and performances.
  5. Professional Business Practices: Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and competency in music industry business practices including marketing and promotion, characteristics of performance contracts and publishing, and entrepreneurship.
  6. Pedagogy: Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and competency in teaching in applied lesson and classroom formats including course development, lecture preparation and presentation, grading practices and student relationships.

Audition Portfolio for Music Production Specialization:

Applicants to the Music Producing and Recording program are required to submit:

  1. Minimum of five (5) audio tracks that you have recorded, as producer/engineer (you may be the artist also). Tracks must be between 2:00 – 5:00 in length.
  2. Detailed explanation of your involvement with each track, the tools used, the challenges you faced and the musician credit lists.
  3. A resume that lists experience, credits and computer skills.

Applicants are required to have the following proficiencies in Music Technology:

  1. Prerequisite in ProTools 210M. Transcript and/ or certification required. Applicants without this prerequisite may take the ProTools courses offered in the baccalaureate program prior to entering the graduate study.
  2. Baccalaureate level proficiency in the use of microphone technology, signal processing, mixing and mastering – entrance exam to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency.
  3. User proficiency with MIDI production techniques – general functions of MIDI control, recording and editing.

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