Music Technology Hits A High Note On WP Campus
Ashley Neff
Issue date: 3/24/09 Section: News
The Music Industry and Technology program is a tucked away treasure in White Plain that makes an impressive addition to Mercy's degree offerings.
Only 12 years in existence, this facility offers extensive preparation for job opportunities and other music/sound related professions. For the fortunate students participating in this technology-filled center, opportunity abounds. Despite the small space and hidden location, it is chock full of modern technology and enthusiastic learners.
Director Paul Steinman says he is introducing his students to a wide variety of guest lecturers each month who will help teach them techniques needed for this industry. Along with the lecturers, he familiarizes them with intricate sound studios, and large computer labs fully equipped with Macintosh computers. Students learn how to edit and mix sounds and music, as well as install sound equipment.
Among the guest lecturers include Grammy award winning, smooth jazz king, Phil Magnotti; famous drummer and record producer, Steve Jordan; and Jimmy Greco, a writer and producer who has previously worked with Jennifer Lopez, Carlos Santana and Celine Dion.
Luckily for the music majors, the guest lecturers provide a lot of insight to the industry they may join one day. Steinman admits, "A lot of students end up working for our guests."
The Music Industry and Technology is a sixty credit major with four areas of study; music theory, electronic music, recording engineering, and music/entertainment business. The program has approximately 100 students, only fifteen percent being female. The students are among the youngest population of student majors, being only around 20 to 21 years of age. Many of their students are from out of state such as Virginia, Florida, and Vermont, and either dorm at Dobbs Ferry or reside in White Plains.
In order to be accepted into the program, students must have experience with singing, music production, or with an instrument. They must provide a demo tape as well. This program is placed within the Center for Digital Arts, which offers not only Music Industry major classes, but Computer Arts major classes as well. The computer arts courses include gaming, animation, film and television. In total, the Center for Digital Arts houses approximately 220 students.
Only 12 years in existence, this facility offers extensive preparation for job opportunities and other music/sound related professions. For the fortunate students participating in this technology-filled center, opportunity abounds. Despite the small space and hidden location, it is chock full of modern technology and enthusiastic learners.
Director Paul Steinman says he is introducing his students to a wide variety of guest lecturers each month who will help teach them techniques needed for this industry. Along with the lecturers, he familiarizes them with intricate sound studios, and large computer labs fully equipped with Macintosh computers. Students learn how to edit and mix sounds and music, as well as install sound equipment.
Among the guest lecturers include Grammy award winning, smooth jazz king, Phil Magnotti; famous drummer and record producer, Steve Jordan; and Jimmy Greco, a writer and producer who has previously worked with Jennifer Lopez, Carlos Santana and Celine Dion.
Luckily for the music majors, the guest lecturers provide a lot of insight to the industry they may join one day. Steinman admits, "A lot of students end up working for our guests."
The Music Industry and Technology is a sixty credit major with four areas of study; music theory, electronic music, recording engineering, and music/entertainment business. The program has approximately 100 students, only fifteen percent being female. The students are among the youngest population of student majors, being only around 20 to 21 years of age. Many of their students are from out of state such as Virginia, Florida, and Vermont, and either dorm at Dobbs Ferry or reside in White Plains.
In order to be accepted into the program, students must have experience with singing, music production, or with an instrument. They must provide a demo tape as well. This program is placed within the Center for Digital Arts, which offers not only Music Industry major classes, but Computer Arts major classes as well. The computer arts courses include gaming, animation, film and television. In total, the Center for Digital Arts houses approximately 220 students.
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The Music Industry and Technology program provides a lot of opportunities.
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