<p>Hi everyone!
i am a highschool student near our country's capital and i am very interested in majoring in music. however, i am less interested in performance or education than a few other things such as 1. the business 2. the technology used to make music 3. recording
I am interested in attending universities that have a good reputation for these types of arts. This can mean a major in music. or maybe a school where there is an option of being a business major with a minor in music tech. I just want to know what my options are or what you all think would be best. I would prefer universities that have a music school rather than a music conservatory. I hope to learn a lot more about these subjects in my next year and a half of high school but here is what i know so far:
i am very good at using Logic Pro, Reason, and Pro tools
I have an extensive knowledge of MIDI sequencing, wiring of mods, and using synthesizers.
I play the drums, piano, and guitar, and i sing.
i have studied jazz music with well known artists in my area for the past 3 years
i know a small amount about live recording.</p>
<p>I would also very much appreciate it if you would give me your opinion on my chances of getting into some of the programs that you might mention.
thank you so much!!</p>
<p>You sound like you have some good background in music and some good experience in editing music already. If you still have a few summers before your senior year, you may want to start exploring places where you can do a summer program to dabble more deeply with others like you. Berklee in Los Angeles is an example of one program, but I’m sure there are others. Belmont in Tennessee has a few program you may want to explore as well, but there are many others that others can add.</p>
<p>Also, there are many existing threads in this music majors forum that has tons of information. Search on ‘music recording’, ‘technology of music’, ‘contemporary music’ and ‘music business’ to get a pile of links to start reviewing.</p>
<p>thanks so much!! ive been looking for programs like that. i did see that the berklee program in LA is available but i think its 12 weeks or something? i dont know if i can fit that in.</p>
<p>Summer programs are available at University of Michigan PAT (Performing Arts Technology) program for which you’d be well suited. Also believe NYU’s Tisch Clive Davis Recording Arts program (includes some business, production, tech, and courses geared also to performers who want to self-produce) my now be offering summer sampler courses. Not sure about USC Thornton for summer (popular music program) or Indiana U. Jacobs Recording arts, but those are some you might want to look at.</p>
<p>I looked at the performing arts technology summer program for u-mich and the music technology summer program for NYU. Both look very interesting and i dont know which one i will apply to. Im really only interested in programs that are selective because i feel as though if i go to a summer program that just lets anyone in then it wont mean anything and also i wont learn as much surrounded by people who dont know anything about music technology. Does anyone by any chance know which of these programs (or if there are other programs that are better speak up) is more competitive?</p>
<p>I believe mpulse (umich) has selection criteria and suspect nyu does as well, but neither summer program will be nearly as selective as each college program – and both are selective. I believe I recall Clive saying they had ten times the number of applicants than spots (30 spots). Umich is also selective (12 spots) but there is a self-selection aspect to whatever number of applicants because many students without formal training are put off by the requirement including an electronic instrumentation of a Bach fugue and (for the engineering section) the requirement of submitting two multi tracked recording (using microphones)…plus the sheet music for original compositions. The Clive Davis portfolio requirements were comparatively far less stringent and seemed geared or at least open to student with a more contemporary/popular background – which is not to say it’s any “easier” to get into. It’s just that the umich requirements are quite specific and present something of a bar to clear that has the effect of pre-selecting the skill level (in theory) of those that apply.
So you should choose whichever summer program appeals to you the most.</p>
<p>Ps - remember, the value of the summer program is not that attending it will help you get in – it will be what you do with the training in developing your portfolio that will get you in ;)</p>
<p>Have you looked at American University? They have degrees in audio technology and audio production, as well as arts management and a terrific business school. My D is a musical theatre major there and reports that, while the music dept is small and only offers a BA, the instructors are great.</p>
<p>thanks for the reply though i really appreciate all the help. at this point im thinking about frost/umiami, umich PAT, NYU music tech or clive davis, and possibly northeastern. Ive heard they have a good music technology department and being in boston in a big plus. i would love to stay on the east coast.</p>
<p>S was the same as you in that he has a deep love of music, wants to continue studying, but doesn’t want to be a performer, teacher…etc. He will be attending the University of Hartford / Hartt in the fall, accepted to their Acoustical Engineerig & Music program. It’s a Engineering program (BSE), with a side of conservatory music education. Very unique and right up his alley. If that’s too “enginerdy” for you…there’s plenty of music tech options there as well…</p>
<p>U of H is not a tier 1 school by any stretch. The admission to the Engineering program was a safety for S…the admit to Hartt was the part we worried most about - but turned out fine. He’s around a 3.0 with plenty of Honors/AP’s, 1860 SAT’s…was accepted to the Honors program with a Presidential scholarship. We’re really pleased and he is really excited. I believe the scholarship cutoffs are listed on their website somewhere.</p>
<p>^ then they held pretty closely to the website info? DS should (in theory) be eligible for the Regent’s but I didn’t know if those were a general idea of stats or their cutoffs.
and yes, Hartt is the bigger area of concern, although he seems to be on track there too. What is his instrument?
Congrats! please keep us posted on how he likes it - looks like a great program!</p>
<p>Yes, very close to the website. He will be studying Voice at Hartt.</p>
<p>If you have any questions, I would encourage you to contact the head of the Acoustics program. We met with him personally last summer and were immediately sold. He is very passionate about the program and personally involved with the students. The program has recently been ABET accredited, which Dr. Celmer is (understandably) proud to crow about!!</p>