Music Industry
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Program Description
Students learn about the history of sound recording technology and gain a better understanding of MIDI and its applications in a studio and live performance setting. Other topics covered in the recording curriculum include: Digital-audio recording with Pro tools, signal flow, setting up a MIDI network, sequencing, recording and editing MIDI tracks and much more. The program offer opportunity to collaborate with students in art programs on projects that simulate typical career expectations. Local or out-of-town internships provide students with practical experience prior to graduation. Music theory and aural skills placement assessments allow students to begin at a level consistent with their needs. Students participate in solo and ensemble performances.

Program Requirements
Attain a minimum grade of C in all music courses including capstone courses. Fulfill convocation and concert attendance requirements. Complete 50 hours of service learning. Complete all Music Department and College outcomes assessment activities. Develop a demo according to Music Department guidelines. Fulfill the goals of the Career Development Plan.

Employment Outlook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook forecasts a need for the program on a federal level with overall employment of musicians, singers, and related workers expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2014. In New York State, future prospects for audio and broadcast technicians, agents and business managers for performers are listed as favorable by the Department of Labor. A variety of job titles related to the music industry are not specifically noted in federal and state labor statistics, but may be grouped within the general item, "entertainment industry." Career titles including concert promoter, retail music sales management, regional sales manager, music supervisor (music licensing/clearance), contractor, artist and repertoire coordinator, artist and repertoire administrator, director of publicity, publicist, marketing representative, tour coordinator, tour publicist advance person, among others are appropriate career titles for Music Industry graduates.

Career Potential
A degree in Music Industry prepares students to enter the eighth largest industry in the United States, the music business, including a variety of music related fields and music management.