Bachelor of Science in Music – Concentration in Music Technology

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Music with concentration in Music Technology is designed for modern musicians to take advantage of computer technology and music production tools. Students will acquire the musical, analytical, and professional skills for a music production focused career. This is fast becoming a new and popular career path for technology-minded and creative individuals.

Why Music Technology at ACU?

With highly qualified Christian Faculty teaching biblically-integrated curriculum, ACU’s Music program offers several unique advantages:

• Technology based classes with practical “hands-on” instruction to develop musical and technical skills into self producing Artist
• Program focus toward skills needed to produce and record music
• Faculty mentorship on recording projects
• ACU provides practical experience playing and performing in small and large ensembles each semester
• Highly skilled and experienced faculty
• 8:1 Student to Music Faculty Ratio
• Students have access to recording and production facilities
• Opportunity for Internship at a recording studio
• ACU music programs emphasize a strong foundation in music theory, sight-singing, private voice and instrumental instruction
• Practical course content combined with trending industry practices
• Preparing graduates for real jobs in continually changing culture

What will I study?

The Music Technology program includes an innovative CORE General Studies program with integrated Biblical Studies minor. This unique program embraces a Biblical worldview of the Liberal Arts and prepares students to be influential thinkers. Career-related focus areas and courses will include:

• Computer-Based Music Production
• Digital Audio Workstations: Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton LIVE
• Mixing and Mastering
• Music Producer
• Recording Studio Techniques
• MIDI Programing
• Songwriting and Demo
• Music Theory (co-requisites: Sight Singing/Dictation, Class Piano)
• Private Lessons
• Performance Ensembles: Chorale, Praise Bands, Jazz Band, String Ensemble, Pep Band, Musical Theatre, Drumline

Career Paths

With a degree in Music Technology, graduates can pursue diverse careers including:

• Music Producer
• Music Director (MD)
• Recording and Mix Engineer
• Live Mix Engineer (FOH)
• Audio/Visual/Light Technician
• Creative Arts Director
• Songwriter
• Music Arranger
• Composer
• Touring and Recording Artist
• Band Member
• Studio Musician
• Worship Leader
• Ministry