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Bachelor of Science in Music, Recording Arts Emphasis, Non-Audition Track

Program Overview

Focuses on contemporary analog and digital technology as it is used in musicrecording, sound reinforcement, and media applications.

Sam McGuire

As one of the most unique programs in the Rocky Mountain region, Recording Arts prepares graduates to work as audio engineers with many contemporary styles of music recording and editing. Students learn from expert faculty on professional equipment while building career-ready portfolios, covering technical fundamentals and then move beyond the basics to explore theories supporting advanced problem-solving and technique, as well as creative music mixing strategies.

Career-conscious courses provide experiences to succeed in an ever-changing, growing industry. CU Denver alumni have won Emmy awards for sound mixing on Game of Thrones, own recording studios, are touring internationally with bands, are DJ's and EDM artists, and are working with cutting edge companies in the entertainment industry.

Audition Track Vs Non-Audition Track

Recording Arts is offered as both Audition and Non-Audition Track. The Non-Audition Track is designed for students who seek careers working behind the scenes in the music industry. There are less performance classes in this major which allows for more recording arts elective courses. Students in the non-audition track are eligible to do our new 4+1 option that allows students to earn both a bachelors and a masters degree in Recording Arts in just five years.

The Audition Track is designed for students who want a lot of both recording arts and performance classes in the curriculum. It's perfect for students who want performance to be a big part of their future career and also want extensive recording arts skills as well. This allows for more career flexibility. Audition track students choose one of the same instruments as we offer for music performance and must pass an audition to enter the program.

Program Description

As one of the most unique programs in the Rocky Mountain region, Recording Arts prepares graduates to work as audio engineers with many contemporary styles of music recording and editing. Students learn from expert faculty on professional equipment while building career-ready portfolios, covering technical fundamentals and then move beyond the basics to explore theories supporting advanced problem-solving and technique, as well as creative music mixing strategies.

Career-conscious courses provide experiences to succeed in an ever-changing, growing industry. CU Denver alumni have won Emmy awards for sound mixing on Game of Thrones, own recording studios, are touring internationally with bands, are DJ's and EDM artists, and are working with cutting edge companies in the entertainment industry.

Audition Track Vs Non-Audition Track

Recording Arts is offered as both Audition and Non-Audition Track. The Non-Audition Track is designed for students who seek careers working behind the scenes in the music industry. There are less performance classes in this major which allows for more recording arts elective courses. Students in the non-audition track are eligible to do our new 4+1 option that allows students to earn both a bachelors and a masters degree in Recording Arts in just five years.

The Audition Track is designed for students who want a lot of both recording arts and performance classes in the curriculum. It's perfect for students who want performance to be a big part of their future career and also want extensive recording arts skills as well. This allows for more career flexibility. Audition track students choose one of the same instruments as we offer for music performance and must pass an audition to enter the program.

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