THE MIX MAGAZINE ANNUAL DIRECTORY OF AUDIO EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Jul 22, 2004 11:08 AM
Mix magazine is now receiving submissions for the 2004 Directory of Audio Education Programs, an invaluable resource that lists dozens of schools and programs from across North America. This handy tool will run in the October issue of Mix and will stay up year-round on our Website, mixonline.com. Best of all, there's NO FEE to participate! Click here to submit your FREE listing - high-resolution photos welcome - or update/resubmit an existing listing.
If you participated in last year's directory, please find your school listing in the alphabetical list below. If there are changes to the submission, please click on the link following your submission that reads "Submit Changes," which will take you to our online submission form. If you do not have any changes, please e-mail hjohnson@primediabusiness.com with the name of the program in the subject line and the words "no changes" in the body of the e-mail. For additional clarity, please include a contact name and phone number.
All responses must be received by August 6, 2004.
Photos of your facilities are also welcome and will be used when space allows. If you sent a photo last year, you may assume that we will re-run the photo if we do not receive other instructions. New photos may be submitted via e-mail to hjohnson@primediabusiness.com . Please make sure photos are high resolution (300 dpi @ 5 inches wide).
We hope you will participate in this helpful resource for future students. If you have any questions, please e-mail hjohnson@primediabusiness.com or call 510/985-3307.
Sincerely,
Heather Johnson
editorial assistant, Mix
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
ACADEMY OF PRODUCTION & RECORDING ARTS
619 11th Ave. SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 0Y8
Phone 403/237-8561
Fax 403/237-6128
E-mail beachinc@telusplanet.net
Website
www.thebeachaudio.com
Degrees/Certificates: Sound Basics 101 certificate;
Music Advanced certificate; Post-Production Advanced.
Program: APRA is
a school that is located within Alberta's premier recording facility, The Beach
Advanced Audio. The courses enable students to learn all elements of audio recording,
engineering and production. Courses focus on all elements of audio, be it music,
post-production, broadcast, etc.
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ALEXANDER MAGAZINE
14071 Stephens, Suite #A-5, Warren, MI 48089
Phone 877/683-1743
E-mail administrator@alexandermagazine.com
Website www.alexandermagazine.com
Degrees/Certificates: Recording Institute of Detroit Theory completions for Pro Audio Specialist, Recording Techniques 1 and Associate Recording Engineer programs.
Program: Online program with lessons, reference materials, audio demonstrations and interactive quizzes. Online final exams and certification. Many additional advanced-study articles and postings. Worldwide job/intern-placement assistance.
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ALTA CENTER FOR COMMUNICATION ARTS
9014 N. 23rd Ave., Ste. 1, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Phone 888/729-4954
Fax 602/749-5418
E-mail info@thealtacenter.com
Website www.thealtacenter.com
Degrees/Certificates: diploma in Digital Audio Recording.
Program: Innovative 10-week Digital Audio Recording program is designed by Wayne Vlcan, a multi-Gold Award-winning engineer/producer and founder of The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences. Designed for today's music business. Unique curriculum is created specifically for independent musicians, artists, producers and engineers. The Alta Center also offers a Multimedia Production program, including digital graphics, video production, animation and Website development.
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
4400 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016-8058
Phone 202/885-2746
Fax 202/885-2723
E-mail sarisky@american.edu
Website www.american.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.S. in Audio Technology, minor in Audio Technology.
Program: Housed in the Department of Computer Science, Audio Technology and Physics, the program concentrates on the art and science of music and audio production, electronic recording, and computer and electronic systems. The department's recording studios give the students hands-on experience in a full-featured facility with 2-inch/24-track analog, Pro Tools|HD and a great mic collection. Electronic music studios provide everything from a Moog Modular to state-of-the-art modern digital workstations.
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APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY HAYES SCHOOL OF MUSIC
813 Rivers St., Boone, NC 28608
Phone 828/262-3020
Fax 828/262-6446
E-mail music@appstate.edu
Website www.music.appstate.edu/recording
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.S. in Music Industry Studies; Bachelor's of Music in Performance, Education and Music Therapy. BThe Music Industry Studies major features a music recording and production concentration designed to offer undergraduate-level training in the principles of music and sound recording and audio post-production. Other degree concentrations prepare students for careers in arts management, promotions, music merchandising and manufacturing. The Walters-Storyk-designed recording studio is a 24-track facility with automated digital mixing, multiple editing workstations and industry-standard peripheral equipment. The Broyhill Music Center also includes two performance halls, an opera studio, MIDI studio, computer labs, a music library, rehearsal halls and practice rooms. Off-campus music industry internships contribute to experience and career preparation.
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ART INSTITUTE OF SEATTLE
2323 Elliott Ave., Seattle, WA 98103
Phone 206/239-2338
Fax 206/269-0274
E-mail barsotts@aii.edu
Website www.ais.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 6-quarter A.A.A. in Audio Production.
Program: Includes studio production, A/V post, streaming media, radio production. Required internships, placement assistance upon completion. Hands-on experience: 5 studios (3 tracking, 2 mixing), 4 DAWs (Pro Tools|HD), two 25-seat computer labs (Windows/Sonic Foundry, Mac/ProTools LE). Consoles: SSL4000G+, Euphonix C300, Mackie D8D, Yamaha 02R, Mackie 32X8. 24 I/O analog 2-inch (2), 24 I/O Pro Tools|HD, (5.1 DTS surround),16 I/O Pro Tools|HD (2).
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THE ART INSTITUTE OF VANCOUVER, BURNABY
3264 Beta Ave.
Phone 604/298-5400
Fax 604/298-5403
E-mail aiv_burnaby_info@aii.edu
Website www.aivb.artinstitutes.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 1/2/3-year programs. Articulated degree program with the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA).
Program: Using the latest linear and nonlinear recording techniques and state-of-the-art recording studios, students train for careers in music and post-production for film, video, TV and new media. The campus covers over 55,000 square feet across four separate buildings and boasts five recording studios, a mix-to-picture surround sound studio and an automated music production facility. A policy of liberal access to facilities and equipment creates an environment where art and creativity blend seamlessly with technology.
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ARTISTPRO.COM
447 Georgia St., Vallejo, CA 94590
Phone 707/554-1935
Fax 707/554-9751
E-mail info@artistpro.com
Website www.artistpro.com
Degrees/Certificates: professional growth training, non-accredited.
Program: Free online, self-paced professional audio training courses taught be renowned author Bill Gibson, using text, high-quality audio and detail images teaching Understanding the Mixer Part I, Understanding the Mixer Part II, Essential EQ Theory, Dynamics Processors, Microphone Technology, Digital Recording, Synchronization, Recording Instruments/Vocal, MIDI and more!
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ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL
2 Music School Rd., Aspen, CO 81611
Phone 970/925-3254
Fax 970/925-3802
E-mail school@aspenmusic.org
Website www.aspen.com/musicfestival B The Edgar Stanton Audio Recording Institute is an intensive 4-week, full-time seminar/workshop. The goal is to provide a background in the basics of audio production and prepare students for a career as a recording engineer. A wide range of recording and guest lecturers are noted representatives of the recording and broadcasting industries. The session is limited to 10 students to ensure maximum individual attention.
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AUDIO ENGINEARING INSTITUTE
6610 Buffalo Hills, San Antonio, TX 78256-2330
Phone 210/698-9666
Website www.audio-eng.com
Degrees/Certificates: basic and advanced Audio Engineering classes, each lasting 10 weeks.
Program: Classes are taught by Gold and Platinum record-winner Marius Perron III. Students are trained with part hands-on equipment, part lecture. Basic class covers theory, microphones, consoles, tape recorders, live band recording and mixing. Advanced class covers signal processors, hard disk recording, MIDI, synthesizers and samplers, drum machines and sequencers, audio-for-video, computer-assisted mixing, real-time analysis and studio equipment maintenance. The advanced course is structured around an apprentice engineering program working as second engineers at studios in San Antonio.
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AUDIO INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
PO Box 15427, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone 415/752-0701
Fax 415/752-0701
E-mail audioinst@earthlink.net
Website www.audioinstitute.com
Degrees/Certificates: diploma in recording engineering.
Program: Home-study course for recording engineers, producers and live sound engineers. Learn how to build and operate your own studio or join successful working graduates in studios around the world.
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AUDIO RECORDING TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
100-5 Patco Ct., Islandia, NY 11749
Phone 631/582-8999
Fax 631/582-8213
E-mail inquiries@audiotraining.com
Website www.audiotraining.com
Degrees/Certificates: Certificate offered for graduates of our 8-month program.
Program: 8-month 170-hour program with extensive hands-on experience. Classes are limited to five students during the hands-on portion. Experience on 24-track digital equipment including 5.1-mixing course with Mac G4 computers. Qualifying graduates secure their first job at the school as members of the Recording Engineers Association. See cover for facility in Orlando.
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THE BANFF CENTRE
107 Tunnel Mountain Dr., Box 1020, Banff, Alberta, Canada T1L 1H5
Phone 403/762-6180
Fax 403/762-6345
E-mail Theresa_Leonard@banffcentre.ca
Website www.BanffCentre.ca
Degrees/Certificates: audio assistant and associate work/study programs; 1 to 6 terms.
Program: This is a work-study program that provides a bi-weekly stipend with no tuition fee. The audio program runs alongside internationally renowned music programs with prominent faculty and musicians. Guest audio faculty have included John Eargle, Bob Ludwig, George Massenburg, Elliot Scheiner, Jim Anderson, Doug Sax, Shawn Murphy, David Frost, Jean Marie Geijsen, Tony Faulkner, Richard King, among many others. Facilities include recital hall with adjoining control room, digital multitrack recording studio, Pro Tools audio-for-video post-production suite, Sonic Solutions editing suite and Pyramix Digital Audio workstation.
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BARTON COLLEGE
Box 5000, Wilson, NC 27893
Phone 800/345-4973
Fax 252/399-6571
E-mail pvalera@barton.edu
Website www.barton.edu
Degrees/Certificates: B.A. in Mass Communication (Audio Recording Technology concentration).
Program: Extensive hands-on training in a 32-track recording studio and a digital audio studio. Very low student/teacher ratio. Curriculum includes: studio recording; MIDI, electronic music; digital audio workstation recording, editing and mixing; production audio for film and video; audio post-production for film and video (dialog editing, sound design and editing); and an internship program. Facilities include a Soundcraft Sapphyre Lc analog console with automation, outboard gear, Pentium IV computers with software by Pro Tools, Cakewalk, Nemesys, TC Electronic, etc. Keyboards and modules by Kurzweil, Korg, Roland, Alesis and Yamaha.
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BELMONT UNIVERSITY
Mike Curb College of Entertainment andMusic Business
1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212-3757
Phone 615/460-5504
Fax 615/460-5516
E-mail hamiltonp@mail.belmont.edu
Website www.belmont.edu
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's of Business Administration with emphasis in Music Business.
Program: The CEMB offers an award-winning faculty and staff of music business professionals and a program combining classroom experience with real-world application. Owns and operates three renowned recording facilities including the multi-Platinum Ocean Way Nashville, historic RCA Studio B and the Center for Music Business. Students have access to eight state-of-the-art recording studios and a full range of digital and analog recording equipment, and both vintage and current signal processors, microphones and DAWs.
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BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
1140 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215
Phone 800/BERKLEE
Fax 617/747-2047
E-mail admissions@berklee.edu
Website www.berklee.edu
Degrees/Certificates: four-year Bachelor's of Music or four-year Professional Diploma.
Program: Established in 1945, Berklee College of Music is the world's largest independent music college. Over 3,400 students and 460 faculty members interact in an environment designed to provide the most complete learning experience possible, including all of the opportunities and challenges presented by a career in the contemporary music industry. The college offers 12 majors, over 270 ensembles, six recital halls, 300 practice rooms, 12 studio/control rooms, Media Center, current industry technology.
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BUTLER UNIVERSITY
4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone 317/940-9828
Fax 317/940-9014
E-mail csarmstr@butler.edu
Website www.butler.edu/telecom
Degrees/Certificates: B.S. in Telecommunication Arts. Concentrations in Recording Industry Studies, Multimedia, Video Production and Electronic Journalism.
Program: We prepare students to enter the recording industry by providing them with first-rate classroom instruction, hands-on experience with the most widely used technology and internship opportunities at the best recording studios and music production facilities in the Midwest. Students are encouraged to utilize our state-of-the-art on-campus studio and control rooms that were professionally designed and built featuring Pro Tools, ADAT, a piano, MIDI keyboard and a wide selection of microphones.
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO
Department of Music, Chico, CA 95929-0805
Phone 530/898-5500
Fax 530/898-4082
E-mail kseppanen@oavax.csuchico.edu
Website www.csuchico.edu/mus/rcrd
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.A. in Music with an option in Recording Arts; 4-year B.A. in Music with an option in Music Industry.
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS
1000 E. Victoria St., Carson, CA 90247
Phone 310/243-3543
E-mail dbradfield@dhvx20.csudh.edu
Website music1.csudh.edu/Music
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.A., Audio Recording; 4-year B.A., Music Technology; certificate in Audio Technology.
Program: CSUDH has a fully equipped analog and digital studio in addition to its synthesizer studio. Completely renovated in 1999, the new equipment includes Mackie and Panasonic Digital 5.1 mixing consoles, 48 tracks of DA-98 and ADAT multitrack recording, Pro Tools and Sonic Solutions DAWs, and high-res mastering equipment.
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CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
Department of Music, Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone 800/808-MUSC
E-mail gjc4@pop.cwru.edu
Website http://music.cwru.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.A. in Audio Recording, 5-year double-major with Electrical Engineering.
Program: Audio Recording Technology is a professional program for persons interested in becoming audio recording engineers or working in recording studios. State-of-the-art facilities, frequent opportunities for hands-on-studio time, and CWRU's national reputation in electrical engineering contribute to this program's appeal.
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CASPER COLLEGE
125 College Ave., Casper, WY 82601
Phone 307/268-2606
Fax 307/268-3023
E-mail psearcey@caspercollege.edu
Website caspercollege.edu
Degrees/Certificates: Associate degree in Theater Tech, Music Performance, Music Ed., Music Theater and Multimedia.
Program: Sound Reinforcement I: Live Sound—Theory and Practice; Sound Reinforcement II: Recording Studio; independent studies in Audio and Recording 8-track analog on 11/22-inch tape, 16-track digital hard disk, Pro Tools, Tascam M512 mixing console, Sound Workshop 30 Series 8-track console, Roland VS 1680, Digi001, Tannoy monitors and a deep mic cabinet. Main control remodeled 2003.
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CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1105 Kelly Dr., Sanford, NC 27330
Phone 919/718-7257
Fax 919/718-7429
E-mail bfreeman@cccc.edu
Website www.cccc.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 1-year diploma in Radio Production, 1-year diploma in Television Production, 2-year Associate Degree in Applied Science in Broadcast Production Technology.
Program: Radio production students study analog and digital audio recording, mic techniques and multitrack production with Cool Edit Pro and Pro Tools Digi001. Additionally, students operate the college's 3,000-watt station, WDCC 90.5 FM. Television students study linear and nonlinear editing on Avid systems, directing, producing, video photography, field production, video graphics, broadcast writing and reporting.
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CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
CMSU Dept. of Music, Hudson 108, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Phone 660/543-4589
Fax 660/543-8271
E-mail honour@cmsu1.cmsu.edu
Website www.cmsu.edu/music/musictech/mutech index.htm
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.M. in Music Technology.
Program: Emphasis on audio engineering and musicianship, with experience on both sides of the microphone. The program stresses hands-on learning with multitrack recording/editing studios, ProTools|HD3 and HD2 systems, sound reinforcement equipment, MIDI/synthesis studios and a 12-station computer lab. Internships are required. Class sizes are typically between 15 and 20 students. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
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CITRUS COLLEGE
1000 W Foothill Blvd., Glendora, CA 91741
Phone 626/852-8061
Fax 626/852-8063
E-mail Info@citrusstudios.org
Website www.citrusstudios.org
Degrees/Certificates: 1-year Vocation certificate in Recording Technology.
Program: Citrus offers hands-on training in a working studio. The facility centers on two studios with Neve VR and Euphonix CS2000 consoles, with Tascam digital, Studer A827 analog and Pro Tools recorders. Other rooms include and auditorium for live recordings and film scores, a smaller analog studio and a lab with 25 Pro Tools workstations. The curriculum consists of courses in audio engineering, acoustics, live sound, critical listening, digital audio, MIDI and music business.
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CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
The Sonic Arts Center, Shepard Hall Room #72, West 140th and Convent Ave., New York, NY 10031
Phone 212/650-8288
Fax 212/650-5428
E-mail sonicart@crow.admin.ccny.cuny.edu
Website http://sonic.arts.ccny.cuny.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.F.A. in Music (Audio Technology concentration).
Program: Exciting seven-studio facility featuring Pro Tools 6, Logic Platinum 6, software synths, plug-ins, all running on gigibit-connected Macintosh G5 computers. Small classes allow ample faculty/student interaction and six hours of lab time per-week-per-course. In-depth coursework prepares students for various careers in the audio and music technology industry.
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CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO
Broadcast Electronic Media Arts Department, 50 Phelan St., Box A6, San Francisco, CA 94112
Phone 415/239-3527
E-mail twinston@ccsf.edu
Website www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Broadcast
Degrees/Certificates: Sound Recording and Sound Design certificates.
Program: Covers analog and digital multitrack techniques used in the various stages of pro sound recording. Basic tracks, overdubbing, editing, mixing and mastering. Mic placement for ensembles, instruments and vocals, console, signal flow, gain structure, music mixing theory and aesthetics, equalization, compression, reverberation and more.
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THE CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC
11021 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone 216/791-5000
Fax 216/791-1530
E-mail cimadmission@po.cwru.edu
Website www.cim.edu
Degrees/Certificates: B.M. in Audio Recording; double major with an instrument or Composition major in five years.
Program: Based at one of the nation's leading conservatories of music. Students record performances of the highly talented Institute faculty and students. Courses cover classical and popular music studio techniques, microphone selection and placement, surround sound, digital sound processing, audio-for-video post-production, acoustics and studio maintenance. Equipment: see Website. Professional faculty features multiple-Grammy-winners Jack Renner and Michael Bishop (Telarc), Dr. Peter D'Antonio (RPG Diffusor Systems), Bruce Egre (Azica Records) and Alan Bise (CIM, producer).
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COGSWELL POLYTECHNICAL COLLEGE
1175 Bordeaux Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Phone 408/541-0100
Fax 408/747-0764
E-mail tduncan@cogswell.edu
Website www.cogswell.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.S. in Digital Audio Technology; 4-year B.S. in Audio Engineering.
Program: Digital Audio Technology prepares students for careers in the music industry with concentrations in studio recording, synthesis and sound design, and composing and arranging. Audio Engineering addresses the manufacturing side of the music industry. Students can get either a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering with a concentration in audio. Both programs are supported by a facility that has three recording studios and two classroom labs. The college is regionally accredited.
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THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE
432 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203
Phone 518/454-5178
Fax 518/454-2146
E-mailnelsonm@mail.strose.edu
Website www.strose.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.S. in Music, Music Industry emphasis; part-time M.A. in Music Technology.
Program: The College of Saint Rose Music Industry core includes three areas: technology, music business and commercial music. The technology area includes required courses in recording engineering, record production, Pro Tools, MIDI. Music business courses include survey, artist management, entertainment law. Commercial music offerings include songwriting, arranging, conducting and applied study. On-campus multitrack studio equipped with Pro Tools, DA-78HR and MCI JH24, a Pro Tools edit room, MIDI lab with 15 Mac-based DAWs.
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COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano, TX 75074
Phone 972/516-5041
Fax 972/881-5103
E-mail csmcclure@ccccd.edu
Website www.ccccd.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 2-year AAS in Commercial Music; 1-year certificate in Audio Engineering.
Program: CCCCD offers a professional-quality studio featuring Pro Tools 24 Mix Plus, a Control/24 worksurface, Genelec 1030A monitors, a wide array of microphones and six Mac G4s with Digi 001s for student projects. The MIDI/synth studio contains 16 Mac G4 workstations with a large selection of synthesizers and sound modules.
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COLUMBIA ACADEMY
1295 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6H 3X8
Phone 800/665-9283
Fax 604/731-5458
E-mail administration@columbia-academy.com
Website www.columbia-academy.com
Degrees/Certificates: 1-year diploma in Digital/Analog Recording Arts.
Program: Utilizing three recording studios, students develop professional skills in engineering, music production, post-production for film and television, digital editing and mixing, studio tracking and recording techniques. The program provides practical, hands-on experience in broadcast production, audio post and music recording studios. In the music studios, students are regularly working with a variety of live talent. In post-production, independent filmmakers provide students with feature-length movies, documentaries and short films.
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COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
Department of Audio Arts & Acoustics, 600 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605
Phone 312/344-8800
E-mailbkanters@colum.edu
Website www.colum.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.A. in Audio Arts and Acoustics with concentrations in Music Recording, Concert Sound Reinforcement, Acoustics, Sound Contracting and Sound-for-Picture.
Program: The curriculum in each concentration includes courses in electronics, acoustics, math and audio systems theory. Many students take advantage of courses in associated departments, including music, arts management, film/video and interactive multimedia. The just-completed multimillion-dollar Audio Technology Center includes three audio production studios, digital audio and sound-for-picture production suites, and laboratories for acoustics.
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CONSERVATORY OF RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES
2300 East Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282-1707
Phone 800/562-6383
Fax 480/829-1332
E-mail info@cras.org
Website www.audiorecordingschool.com
Degrees/Certificates: Master Recording Program II.
Program: MRP-II is a 37-week program with classes limited to 12 students. It is the only program that secures and requires an internship for graduation. 40,000-square-foot facility includes 8 control rooms, 5 studios, 2 Pro Tools labs, 2 digital audio labs, 2 mix labs and a 6000-square-foot live sound classroom. Gear includes SSL, Neve, Studer, Manley and Neumann, among others. Students are offered manufacturer certification on Pro Tools, TC System 6000, Waves plug-ins, SIA Smaart. Financial aid available.
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CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone 216/987-4252
Fax 216/987-3280
E-mail tommy.wiggins@tri-c.edu
Website www.tri-c.edu/rat
Degrees/Certificates: 2-year (5-semester) A.A.S. in Recording Arts & Technology. Certified Pro Tools training center.
Program: Students train under professional audio engineer/producer/faculty members and plan, execute and deliver finished audio products to the listener. Projects include producing recordings for regional music groups, cable television programs (including the Emmy-winning Words&Music songwriter interview show), RAT Records (student-run label) and concert sound production (summer outdoor amphitheater season on the river). Semester-length internship at local and national audio facilities. Facility designed by Russ Berger Design Group.
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DALLAS SOUND LAB
School for the Recording Arts, 6305 N. O'Connor Blvd., Suite 119, Irving, TX 75039
Phone 866/498-1122
E-mail info.dallas@dallassoundlab.com
Website www.dallassoundlab.com
Degrees/Certificates: diplomas in Audio Engineering and Studio Techniques; seminars in Music Business Administration, Audio Engineering for Film and Television Production, and Contemporary Music Theory.
Program: Courses provide students with extensive hands-on training using a powerful list of lab equipment, including consoles by SSL, API, Neve, Focusrite, Yamaha and Mackie. Lab sessions are held in the school's 12,000-square-foot multistudio facility. Instructors are industry professionals. Many of our graduates have secured positions working with video-production companies, recording studios, television and radio stations, sound reinforcement companies, management agencies and other related media businesses.
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DEL MAR COLLEGE/RADIO & TELEVISION
Baldwin & Ayers, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Phone 361/698-1508
Fax 361/698-1511
E-mail maipper@delmar.edu
Website www.delmar.edu/comm/rtv/RTVHome1.html
Degrees/Certificates: Radio & Television, 2-year A.A. degree.
Program: The program's facilities are specially designed for radio and television production courses. The audio production course uses a 4-track hard drive unit, an 8-track computer based unit, MiniDisc units and the staples of analog: a cassette deck and turntable.
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DEPAUL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
804 W. Belden Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
Phone 773/325-7444
Fax 773/325-7263
E-mail rbeacraf@depaul.edu
Website www.music.depaul.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.S. in Music.
Program: SRT students take classes in analog and digital microelectronics, computer science and calculus, in addition to the undergraduate music curriculum. Recording classes and student practicum take place off campus in a 48-track SSL studio where students have access to state-of-the-art equipment. On campus, students develop their skills at Studio DePaul, a Pro Tools facility featuring video, synthesis and surround sound capabilities.
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ELMHURST COLLEGE
190 Prospect, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone 630/617-3500
Fax 630/617-3738
E-mailkevino@elmhurst.edu
Degrees/Certificates: B.M. in Music Business, B.S. in Music Business, B.M. in Music Education, B.A. in Music.
Program: In addition to classwork in music, business and business of music, students get hands-on industry experience through internships, industry speakers and course tours. Resources include a state-of-the-art 24-track digital studio, courses ranging from music theory to MIDI, recently expanded practice and recital facilities, and an artist faculty of over 50. Industry support is provided in the form of scholarships from trade organizations such as NAMM and NARAS, corporate sponsorship, a student chapter of MEIEA and an intern/job bank.
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EX'PRESSION CENTER FOR NEW MEDIA
6601 Shellmound St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone 877/833-8800
Fax 510/658-3414
E-mail yee-ju@xnewmedia.com
Website www.expression.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 2-year accelerated Bachelor's in Sound Arts. Degrees also offered in Animation and Graphic Design.
Program: The 60,000-square-foot campus includes a 200-seat 5.1 Meyer Sound Theater, 11 full-size studios, gear from Studer, Neve, SSL, Mackie, Yamaha and more. Class sizes are small to ensure personalized attention. In addition to sound engineering and production, students are trained in music theory, studio etiquette and psychology, DVD authoring, Pro Tools, MIDI, mastering for 5.1, live sound and media law. Students have unparalleled hands-on access to digital and analog studio equipment (e.g., 15-20 sessions at the controls with a live band), and all students are required to do a professional internship. Programs start every month except May and December.
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FANSHAWE COLLEGE
1460 Oxford St. East, London, Ontario, Canada N5Y 5RX
Phone 519/452-4130
E-mail tmcmanus@fanshawec.ca
Website www.fanshawec.ca
Degrees/Certificates: 2-year Diploma in Music Industry Arts. 1-year post-Diploma program in Digital Applications (Advanced Digital Audio and Digital Video Editing).
Program: Started in 1975, Music Industry Arts offers a thorough 2-year education that provides a myriad career options. 24 hours a day, seven days a week access to two state-of-the-art recording studios equipped with Pro Tools and traditional 2-inch tracking machines. Our studios and our 10-station MIDI facility are all equipped with dual-processor G5s and the latest software. The Digital Applications Program accepts graduates from other programs.
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FINGER LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
4355 Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua, NY 14424
Phone 585/394-3500
Fax 585/394-5005
E-mail admissions@snyflcc.fingerlakes.edu
Website www.fingerlakes.edu
Degrees/Certificates: two-year A.S. Music Recording Technology degree.
Program: The recording facility contains two recording rooms and a spacious control room. Single instruments to a full symphony orchestra can be accommodated in the 2,000-plus-square-foot recording room. Installed in the control room are a Mackie Digital 8-Bus console and 24 tracks of Tascam DA-88s. Editing and mastering are done on hard disk via MOTU 2408 using Samplitude Studio. Final mixes can be recorded onto DAT, MD or CD-RW.
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FITS & STARTS PRODUCTIONS, LLC
48 Riverdale Ave. East, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Phone 732/741-1275
Fax 732/741-5998
E-mail Fitsandstarts@comcast.net
Website www.modernrecording.com
Degrees/Certificates: none.
Program: The leading provider of audio seminars in North America. Specializing in multichannel audio, the seminars tour the U.S. each year stopping in 36 cities and six regions; feature industry expert Mike Sokol; and are sponsored by audio manufacturers. The seminars can be customized according to the needs of audio programs and organizations and for varying proficiency levels. Custom workshops with recognized industry authorities, as well as consulting, are available to individual programs.
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FIVE TOWNS COLLEGE
305 North Service Rd., Dix Hills, NY 11746
Phone 631/424-7000
Fax 631/424-7008
E-mail admissions@ftc.edu
Website www.fivetowns.edu
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's of Music in Jazz/Commercial Music, with concentrations in performance, composition/songwriting, musical theater, audio recording technology, music business and video music. Bachelor's degree program in Music Education. Bachelor's of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) Degree program in Business Management, with concentrations in audio recording technology, music business, video arts and theater arts.
Program: The college is equipped with eight/16/24/48-track world-class recording studios, a television production facility and various-sized soundstages. The Dix Hills Center for the Performing Arts has been described as "acoustically perfect."
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FULL SAIL REAL WORLD EDUCATION
3300 University Blvd., Winter Park, FL 32792
Phone 800/226-7625
Fax 407/678-0700
E-mail admissions@fullsail.com
Website www.fullsail.com
Degrees/Certificates: Associate of Science degrees in Computer Animation, Digital Media, Film, Game Design & Development, Recording Arts, and Show Production & Touring. All degrees take between 12-14 months to complete.
Program: Full Sail offers hands-on training in a state-of-the-art multimedia complex that is anchored by multiple professional recording studios, featuring the Amek 9098i, SSL 9000J and Digidesign Pro Control consoles. The Recording Arts facilities also feature one-on-one lab environments housing industry-standard digital and analog consoles, as well as over 90 individual Pro Tools stations. The Recording Arts curriculum includes courses in recording and mixing consoles, audio post-production, workstations and session recording. Career placement assistance is provided, and financial aid is available.
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FULLERTON COLLEGE
321 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
Phone 714/992-7302
E-mail acima@fullcoll.edu
Website www.fullcoll.edu
Degrees/Certificates: Music Production Recording certificate as part of a Commercial Music major.
Program: 24-track digital studio with Mackie HDR24/96, D8B, monitors. MOTU 896 and Pro Tools LE, MIDI and analog electronic music labs.
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FUTURE MEDIA CONCEPTS
305 East 47th St., Level C, New York, NY 10017
Phone 212/888-6314
Fax 212/888-7531
E-mail info@fmctraining.com
Website www.FMCtraining.com
Degrees/Certificates: Digidesign-authorized Pro Tools certification courses for Operator music and/or post-production; Expert music and/or post-production.
Program: Future Media Concepts has been selected as the exclusive Digidesign Authorized Pro School in the Northeast. FMC offers the entire range of authorized Pro Tools courses and certification exams leading to the prestigious titles of Pro Tools Operator” and Pro Tools Expert” in both music and post-production. State-of-the-art facility features HD and 24 Mix systems with ProControl and Control/24 digital control surfaces. Small class size. Weekdays and weekends. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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GLOBE INSTITUTE OF RECORDING AND PRODUCTION
PO Box 961, Brisbane, CA 94005
Phone 800/9000-MIX
E-mail Info@GlobeRecording.com
Website www.GlobeRecording.com
Degrees/Certificates: 2-Year Audio Producer Associates degree; 4-month certificates in Audio Recording and Production, Music Business, Digital Composition, Audio for Media, Digital Audio Workstation (Pro Tools), Psychoacoustic Sound Healing.
Program: Hands-on classes in recording, mixing, production and Pro Tools utilizing the Virtual Mixer concept, which visualizes sounds in 3-D. Top instructors including David Gibson, author of The Art of Mixing and The Art of Producing. Classes include instruction in music theory and instrument proficiency.
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GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE
15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Phone 714/895-8780
Fax 714/895-8784
E-mail ssteidinger@gwc.cccd.edu
Website www.gwc.info
Degrees/Certificates: Commercial Musician/Recording Arts certificate program.
Program: Classes include music, business and recording study areas. The hands-on facilities include three 24-track digital control rooms. Specialty labs are provided for Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro video editing, CD/DVD duplication, maintenance and Digital Performer-based synthesizer workstations. The program, which is almost 30 years old, has produced graduates working in recording studios and in almost all related sound areas.
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GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
1 Campus Dr., Allendale, MI 49401
Phone 800/748-0246
Fax 616/895-2000
E-mail go2gvsu@gvsu.edu
Website www.gvsu.edu
Degrees/Certificates: Electrical Engineering with Music minor.
Program: Grand Valley State University has a unique program for students hwo have the talent and interest to combine engineering and music. This program has the potential for a career that can span the entire audio and music industries, from hardware design and manufacturing to performance.
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GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PO Box 309,601 High Point Rd., Jamestown, NC 27282
Phone 336/334-4822
E-mailjohnsont@gtcc.cc.nc.us
Website www.gtcc.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 2-year A.A.S. in Entertainment Technology-Sound Engineering, 2-year A.A.S. in Entertainment Technology-Concert Sound & Lighting, 2-year A.A.S. in Entertainment Technology-Management, 2-year A.A.S. in Entertainment Technology-Performance, and various subject-specific certificates and one-year diplomas.
Program: While the program is currently operating on our main campus, we will be moving to a new state-of-the-art facility on our High Point Campus in January 2004. Our A”studio is centered around twin Sony DMX-R100 consoles and a Control 24/Pro Tools|HD recording system. Concert sound and lighting will be taught in special labs, a 225-seat indoor performance space and a 700-seat outdoor amphitheater.
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HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
Department of Music, Hampton, VA 23668
Phone 757/727-5237
Fax 757/727-5084
E-mailrobert.ransom@hamptonu.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.S. in Music with an emphasis in Music Engineering Technology.
Program: The Music Engineering program is designed for students who desire a career in audio engineering, music recording, audio equipment design, sound reinforcement, broadcasting, audio sales or studio maintenance. Students can complete this program, including an internship, in four years. Students who are admitted must have an applied instrument, voice, trumpet, strings, etc.
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HARRIS INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS
118 Sherbourne St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5A 2R2
Phone 416/367-0178
Fax 416/367-5534
E-mail harrisinstitute@rogers.com
Website http://harrisinstitute.com
Degrees/Certificates: 1-year diploma. Programs in Recording Arts Management (RAM) and Producing/Engineering Program (PEP).
Program: 84 courses relating to the business, technical and creative aspects of the music industry. Faculty includes 54 music industry leaders. The 16,000-square-foot facility includes Pro Tools in the audio post-production suite, Logic Audio in the MIDI/multitrack suite and 24-track digital multitrack in the music recording control room.
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HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1010 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N, Houston, TX 77043
Phone 713/718-5621
Fax 713/718-5640
E-mail scott.gehman@hccs.edu
Website http://nwc.hccs.edu/av
Degrees/Certificates: 2-year A.A.S. in Audio Recording or Film Production; 1-year certificates in Audio Recording, MIDI, Film Production, Film Editing or Scriptwriting.
Program: Unlimited hands-on experience via eight fully equipped studios. Studio A: SSL 4048 G+ with Ultimation and Recall, processors by UREI, Lexicon, Empircal Labs. Studio B: Pro Tools|24 Mix Plus with Control 24. Studio C: Sony 3036 console, 13 Pro Tools stations with Digital Performer, Korg X5 and JV 1010 synths. Studio D and E: Alesis X2 consoles, ADATs, Pro Tools. Studio F: 3,000-square-foot film soundstage and movie theater. Studio M: Panasonic DA-7, samplers and synthesizers by GigaStudio, Akai, Roland, E-mu, Korg, Oberheim. Studio V: Video editors by Avid, Apple, Fast Systems.
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HOWARD UNIVERSITY DEPT. OF RADIO, TV & FILM
525 Bryant St., N.W. Rm. 230, Washington, D.C. 20059
Phone 202/806-7927
Fax 202/806-4844
E-mail swilliams@howard.edu
Website www.howard.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.A. in audio production; 4-year B.A. in television production; 4-year B.A. in film production; 4-year B.A. in telecommunications management; 2-year MFA in film.
Program: The Howard University Department of Radio, Television & Film offers courses in radio production, audio for visual media and multitrack recording/mixing. The Department has five Pro Tools-equipped audio studios including one state-of-the-art post-production facility for film/video sound that uses Pro Tools|HD system. Audio courses provide hands-on instruction, and students have access to the University's professionally run WHUR-FM and the student-run WHBC-AM radio stations.
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
School of Music, Bloomington, IN 47405
Phone 812/855-1087
E-mail kstrauss@indiana.edu
Website www.music.indiana.edu/som/audio
Degrees/Certificates: A.S. in Audio Technology, B.S. in Recording Arts.
Program: As part of their coursework, students record performance of the world-renowned IU School of Music, including symphonic, opera, jazz, chamber music and popular music; and complete over 200 hours of individual project time in the multitrack studio. Advanced students serve as engineers for University-sponsored CD projects (over 40 releases to date). Facilities include four performance halls, recording studios, two DAW suites, 24-track and multitrack studio, two maintenance labs and a computing instruction classroom.
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INSTITUTE OF AUDIO RESEARCH
64 University Place, New York, NY 10003
Phone 800/544-2501
Fax 212/677-6549
E-mail iarny@aol.com
Website www.audioschool.com
Degrees/Certificates: diploma in Audio Recording and Production, plus Bachelor's Degree credit at participating universities and colleges.
Program: Intensive nine-month program features digital audio and digital music production, analog and digital recording and mixing, signal-processing technologies, audio post-production, MIDI applications, music business, digital audio workstation operations. Equipment features Mac-based platform (iMacs and G4s) running on OS 9/X, Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Reason. New all-digital studio with Sony DMX-R100 dual consoles. 18,000-square-foot facility in the heart of Greenwich Village. Professional studio internships and graduate-placement assistance. Licensed by NYS Education Department, approved for veterans training, accredited by ACCSCT. Financial aid for eligible students.
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INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF BROADCASTING
6 So. Smithville Rd., Dayton, OH 45431
Phone 937/258-8251
Fax 937/258-8714
Website www.icbproductions.com
Degrees/Certificates: Associate degree program in Applied Science of Communication Arts in Television and Radio, Associate degree program of Applied Science in Video Production/Recording, Audio Engineer diploma program in Recording Audio Engineering, Diploma Program Broadcasting I.
Program: ICB is a small, private college. Enrollment invitations are based on prospective students touring the facility and demonstrating commitment and desire to be part of the broadcasting and recording fields. Smaller class sizes ensure more individualized attention.
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ITHACA COLLEGE SCHOOL OF MUSIC
3322 Whalen Center for Music, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone 607/274-3366
Fax 607/274-1727
E-mail tplant@ithaca.edu
Website www.ithaca.edu/music
Degrees/Certificates: B.M. in Sound Recording Technology (4 years).
Program: Facilities include 24-track SSL/Pro Tools|HD recording studios, 8-track Yamaha 02R/Pro Tools production studio, three electroacoustic music studios. This program trains performing musicians to be recording engineers and includes a full curriculum of music theory, history, performance studies and liberal arts, as well as specialized coursework in recording and editing, electro-acoustic music, repair and calibration, and recording workshops. All recording majors are hired as work-study engineers in the School of Music for four years. Very small class sizes allow each student the maximum studio time and access to faculty members. Audition and interview for admission are required.
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KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
7250 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66112
Phone 913/288-7634
Fax 913/288-7638
E-mail mayfield@toto.net
Website www.kckcc.edu/music
Degrees/Certificates: Associate of Applied Science degree in Audio Engineering; Associate of General Studies degree in Music Technology.
Program: Classes cover computing skills, basic and advanced MIDI, software and hardware synthesis, audio recording (4-semester sequence of classes), audio editing and sound design, digital video production and live sound reinforcement. Classes limited to 12 students. Accredited by North Central Association. 24-track DTRS, Pro Tools|HD-2, Soundcraft Ghost studio, 5.1 Genelec system; 24-track ADAT, Pro Tools LE studio; multistation MIDI/digital audio (including Pro Tools)/synthesis lab; multistation MIDI lab, digital video lab, live sound reinforcement.
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LABETTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
200 S. 14th, Parsons, KS
Phone 888/LABETTE x1020
E-mail darylg@labette.edu
Website www.labette.edu/commusic/home.htm
Degrees/Certificates: A.A.S. in Commercial Music Performance, A.A.S. in Commercial Music Technology.
Program: Labette Community College offers a two-year program designed to give students hands-on experience. Students are encouraged to learn through recording sessions, as well as classroom lectures and research assignments. Students gain knowledge in the use of MIDI production and digital audio recording through programs such as Digital Performer and Pro Tools. Freshmen utilize the Mackie 32?8 and 24?8 mixing consoles to record to ADATs and to the SDR24. Sophomores utilize the Tascam Digital 8-Bus to record to Pro Tools and Digital Performer. Studio internships are available at several area studios.
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LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland, OH 44094
Phone 800/589-8520
E-mail rhill@Lakelandcc.edu
Website www.Lakelandcc.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 2-year certificates in Audio Engineering and Production; Video Production and Broadcast; Radio Engineering and Broadcast; Interactive Media Technology; Animation and Cartoon Arts; Interactive Entertainment Technology. 4-year Bachelor's of Communications (with emphasis in the above fields) through association with Notre Dame College.
Program: Lakeland has provided quality, active, hands-on education taught by an educational faculty primarily composed of industry professionals. Certification and degrees in six broadcast and interactive media disciplines. Facilities include digital/analog studios/soundstages (24/48-track). Consoles by Otari, Sony, Mackie and SSL. Outboard by many leading manufacturers. Mac/PC media production labs.
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LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA
Department of Music, Annville, PA 17003
Phone 717/867-6275
Fax 717/867-6390
E-mail hill@lvc.edu
Website www.lvc.edu/music
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.M. in Music Recording Technology and B.S. in Music Business.
Program: LVC is a private liberal arts college that combines a strong, traditional music curriculum with industry-related courses and experiences. Studies include music theory, history, performance, studio production and recording industry operations. NASM-accredited. The focus is to provide the foundation for students to pursue a wide variety of interests upon graduation. Facilities include two 24-track recording studios (analog and digital), various computer labs for audio/video/new-media development, and Pro Tools-based production/editing/mastering rooms.
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LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
4901 East Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808
Phone 562/938-4309
Fax 562/938-4118
Website www.lbcc.cc.ca.us
Degrees/Certificates: A.A. with emphasis in Commercial Music, 10 certificates in Music, Radio or Television.
Program: LBCC offers job placement and intern positions. Most instructors are active in the professional field. Facilities include seven studios equipped with digital audio and/or analog multitrack, 42 individual MIDI workstations, three-camera online video facilities, as well as three offline editing rooms. All students get hands-on experience during their first semester. Equipment includes ADAT, Fostex DMT, MCI 24-track, Soundcraft, CAD, Sound Workshop, Pro Tools, Music Shop, Vision.
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LOS ANGELES RECORDING WORKSHOP
Center for the Recording Arts, 5278 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601
Phone 818/763-7400
Fax 818/763-7447
E-mail info@recordingcareer.com
Website www.recordingca reer.com
Degrees/Certificates: 900-hour Recording Engineer Certificate.
Program: One of the best-equipped schools on the planet. Our 10 studios include Solid State Logic, Neve VR, Pro Tools, five Sony DMX-R100s and the Sony Oxford digital console. Financial aid and student scholarships, and dorm housing are also available.
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LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE
2700 E. Leland Rd., Pittsburg, CA 94565
Phone 925/439-0200
Fax 925/427-1599
E-mail fdorriti@losmedanos.edu
Website www.losmedanos.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 2-year A.A. in Recording Arts and 2-year Recording Arts certificate. Fully accredited.
Program: The most highly respected community college Recording Arts program in the country. Faculty honored with multiple Grammy Awards and nominations. Tuition for CA residents: $18/unit. Two fully equipped 24-track studios, with Studer and Alesis ADATs, Otari MX-70 and MTR-90 multitracks and Pro Tools.
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LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
One LMU Dr., MS-8230, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone 310/338-4575
Fax 310/338-3030
E-mail jpresent@lmu.edu
Website http://film.lmu.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.A. in Recording Arts (music recording and film sound).
Program: Recording Arts at LMU educates students in audio engineering, music production, film sound production and post-production. Students cannot record their own music at LMU. They must scout the artists that they want to record. Entirely Pro Tools-based state-of-the-art audio facilities.
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MADISON MEDIA INSTITUTE
2102 Agriculture Dr., Madison, WI 53718
Phone 608/663-2000
Fax 608/442-0141
E-mail mmi@madisonmedia.com
Website www.madisonmedia.com
Degrees/Certificates: A.A. in Recording and Music Technology, A.A. in Multimedia Technology, Video Production diploma.
Program: New education facility with over 19,000 square feet of state-of-the-art classrooms, computer labs and studio space. Low student-to-teacher ratios. Classes taught by industry professionals. Hands-on and classroom experience. Accredited. Placement service.
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MCGILL UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Music, 555 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1E3
Phone 514/398-4535
Fax 514/398-8061
E-mail wieslaw@music.mcgill.ca
Website www.music.mcgill.ca/mmt
Degrees/Certificates: 2-year Master's of Music Degree in Sound Recording; Ph.D. degree.
Program: The graduate sound-recording program combines practical and theoretical training in studio techniques, microphone selection and placement, digital sound processing and related subjects. Also included are technical ear training to improve auditory perception and hands-on experience working with musicians, ranging from solo performers to full symphony orchestras. Three fully equipped control rooms, four performance venues, three post-production editing studios, a separate four-studio suite for electroacoustic music, multichannel audio research lab and two computer labs.
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MEDIATECH INSTITUTE
6305 N. O'Connor Blvd., Irving, TX 75039
Phone 866/498-1122
Fax 972/869-1135
E-mailsteve@dallassoundlab.com
Website www.mediatechinstitute.com
Degrees/Certificates: diploma/certification programs in Audio Engineering & Studio Techniques, Producing & Songwriting, Music Business Administration, TV & Film Soundtrack Production, Live Sound Reinforcement and Multimedia Production.
Program: With campuses in Dallas, Houston and Austin, students get immediate hands-on training in Russ Berger- and Steve Durr-designed studios featuring SSL 6056E, SSL 4000G+, Neve 8058, API Legacy, Focusrite Control 24, Soundcraft TS-24 and Yamaha DM2000 consoles. Our extensive MIDI studios, as well as our digital editing suites, showcase Pro Tools|HD systems, iZ RADAR 24, Otari, Sony and Studer. Job-placement assistance is provided, and financial aid is available.
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MERCY COLLEGE CENTER FOR DIGITAL ARTS
277 Martine Ave., White Plains, NY 10601
Phone 914/948-3666
Fax 914/948-6732
E-mail psteinman@mercy.edu
Website www.mercy.edu/cda
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.S. in Music Industry and Technology.
Program: Located 20 miles from New York City in The Center for Digital Arts at Mercy College along with other media-related programs in game development, animation and Web design. Five 16-station labs, three recording studios and a performance theatre. Comprehensive curriculum in digital audio, MIDI, synthesis, music business and music theory. Experienced faculty working within the industry in nearby New York City. Competitive admission.
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MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1835 West Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202
Phone 480/461-7273
Fax 480/461-7422
E-mail aseagle@mail.mc.maricopa.edu
Website www.mc.maricopa.edu
Degrees/Certificates: A.A.S. in Music Technology: Studio Recording (approximately 2 years) or Certificate of Completion (CCL), approximately 1 year.
Program: Classes in studio recording, Pro Tools, live sound reinforcement, electronic music (MIDI and digital audio), music business, music theory, electronics and more. Our recording studio recently installed a Solid State Logic console. Using digital multitrack recorders, we record with Neumann and AKG microphones and the finest of processing. With a huge two-story studio proper, we're able to record orchestras, big-band jazz, choirs and pop music bands.
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MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
School of Film and Video, 11380 N.W. 27th Ave., Miami, FL 33167
Phone 305/237-1185
Fax 305/237-1367
Website www.mdcc.edu/dfvbeta
Degrees/Certificates: Associate Science Degree in Radio, Television, Broadcast Programming; Associate Science Degree in Film Production; Certificate in Television Production; Associate Arts Degree in Mass Communication.
Program: The program is designed for students who intend to seek employment in radio, television and film production. It stresses hands-on equipment, and students have access to high-end cameras, editing suites and video graphics animation facilities, and complete portfolio-quality production.
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MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
PO Box 21, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Phone 615/898-2578
Fax 615/898-5682
E-mail record@mtsu.edu
Website www.mtsu.edu/~record
Degrees/Certificates: B.S. in Recording Industry, 4-year.
Program: The Recording Industry department offers two concentrations: production & technology, and music business. With over 45 different courses, the RI program is the most comprehensive in the country. Facilities include three on-campus studios featuring SSL and Studer digital consoles, MIDI and Pro Tools labs, mastering and listening labs, post-production lab. Mixing and mastering in 5.1 channels are available. Two new studios are under construction. AES and SMPTE student chapters meet regularly.
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MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY
1184 W. Main St., Decatur, IL 62522-2084
Phone 217/424-6300
Fax 217/420-6652
E-mail swidenhofer@mail.millikin.edu
Website www.millikin.edu/music.
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MILLS COLLEGE
Phone 510/430-2191
Degrees/Certificates: B.A.s can specialize in Composition with an emphasis on technology. M.F.A. degrees in composition can specialize in Eectronic Music and Recording Media.
Program: Mills College is an undergraduate women's college and a co-educational graduate college. Our studios include 24-track analog (with Dolby SR) and Pro Tools workstation.
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MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
1501 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone 612/659-6000
Website www.minneapolis.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 2-year A.S. in Sound Arts.
Program: The Sound Arts program at MCTC is focused on the nature and control of sound with analog and digital tools. The craft of engineering plays a large part in the course of study, but the program avoids the route of being solely a recording engineer trade school in favor of a broader application of skills and liberal arts curriculum. Courses include the full range of engineering and production topics, as well as project studio design, history of electronic music and music theory.
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MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MOORHEAD
1104 7th Ave. S., Moorhead, MN 56563
Phone 218/477-2101
Fax 218/477-4097
E-mail music@mnstate.edu
Website www.mnstate.edu/music
Degrees/Certificates: B.M., Music Industry (4-year); M.M., New Media (flexible program).
Program: MIDI lab, recording studio, digital audio studio, film/video scoring studio; Dragon Tracks annual CD project; MEISA student organization.
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MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
Music Department, 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone 760/757-2121 x6703
E-mailccoobatis@mcc.miracosta.edu
Website www.miracosta.edu/music
Degrees/Certificates: A.A. in Music. Certificates in Recording Arts/Record Production, Computerized Audio Production, Sound Reinforcement, Music Technology and Performance Technician.
Program: We offer programs in commercial music, choral, instrumental and other general transfer-level courses. Two control rooms/studios with digital and analog recording. Pro Tools systems and lots of state-of-the-art processing equipment. Students are given many opportunities for hands-on recording experience. We also have a MIDI/digital recording lab with 25 stations and a Foley lab. Located near the beach in North San Diego County.
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MT. SAN JACINTO
1499 North State St., San Jacinto, CA 92583
Phone 909/487-6752 x1577
Fax 909/487-1452
E-mail music@msjc.edu
Degrees/Certificates: Audio Technologies certificate (18 units), Associate degree, Audio Technologies.
Program: The program feature both hands-on and theoretical instruction, from basic audio principles to full lock-to-picture audio post using Otari RADAR, Pro Tools and automated consoles. We offer both digital and analog recording. We can also train your employees with both day and evening classes. The $2 million facility features five studio floors, four independent control rooms and computer music lab. Upper-level classes are small, giving you more project and board time. California resident enrollment fees are $18 per unit. Out-of-state fees are higher. Financial aid is available.
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MUSICTECH COLLEGE
19 Exchange St. East, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Phone 800/594-9500
Fax 651/291-0366
E-mail dsandridge@musictech.edu
Website www.musictech.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 2-year A.A.S.; 1-year diploma programs; 4-year Bachelor's degrees through a direct-transfer agreement with Augsburg College. Call for specifics.
Program: Musictech College is a leader in contemporary music education, drawing the finest students and faculty for 18 years. The college has developed one of the most advanced recording and production programs in the country alongside a respected school for professional musicians. Our facility features a recording complex of 10 studios, including three 5.1 surround rooms, as well as Trident, Sony and SSL consoles. An extensive Pro Tools training program.
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MUSICTECHNIC EDUCATION SERVICES INC.
888, de Maisonneuve East, Tower 3, Suite 440, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2L 4S8
Phone 514/521-2060
Fax 514/521-5153
E-mail info@musitechnic.com
Website www.musitechnic.com
Degrees/Certificates: Computer Assisted Sound Design, 1 year; Attestation of Collegial Studies (A.E.C.).
Program: Musitechnic is the creator of the Computer-Assisted Sound Design 901.24” collegial training program, offered in French or English. A thorough exploration of the technical and artistic facets of current hardware and software permits students to create, using the latest technological tools. Located right in downtown Montreal and easily accessible by public transport, Musitechnic offers its students a spacious, comfortable and professional work environment. Respected professionals active in the industry teach the program.
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NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
One Education Dr., Garden City, NY 11530
Phone 516/572-7446
Fax 516/572-9791
E-mail musoff@sunynassau.edu
Website www.sunynassau.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 1-year certificate in Studio Recording Technology.
Program: This three-semester program is designed to introduce students to music and recording technology, provides a broad perspective of the music industry and acquaints students with musical structures (intellectually and aurally). Technical skills and internship training will be acquired in a professional recording studio (at an off-campus location).
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THE NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF ART
10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445-7295
Phone 800/903-4425
Fax 617/582-4500
E-mail lehmannr@aii.edu
Website www.neia.aii.edu
Degrees/Certificates: Associate of Science in Audio Production, 2-year; B.S. in Audio & Media Technology, 4-year.
Program: You'll get a solid grounding in critical listening, computer music and the physics of sounds, plus exposure to the actual situations you'll run into in your professional career. On the engineering side, you'll learn on our 32-channel automated SSL SL6000E/G+ mixing console and Otari MX80 2-inch 24-track.
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NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS
1 College Circle, Bangor, ME 04401
Phone 888/877-1876
Fax 207/947-3987
E-mail info@nescom.edu
Website www.nescom.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 2-year Associate of Science in Communications, Audio Engineering Concentration; 4-year B.S. in Communications Audio Engineering Concentration.
Program: Degree programs offering intensive, hands-on instruction in both analog and digital sound recording for music, television, radio and digital media. With advanced training in studio techniques using digital technology in an expansive on-site recording studio, students master the skills of recording, producing, mastering and distribution of audio through a variety of audio outlets. Lab classes are limited in size, allowing for extensive, individualized lab time.
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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
School of Education, Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions, 35 West 4th St., Room 777, New York, NY 10012-1172
Phone 212/998-5422
Fax 212/995-4043
E-mail musictechgrad.info@nyu.edu
Website www.education.nyu.edu/music
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.A. in Recording Arts; 2-year certificate in Music Business; 4-year B.M.; 2-year Master's of Music in Music Technology.
Program: NYU's premier Music Technology program teaches composers, performers, recording engineers and others to use tools of technology to realize their ideas. The program's breadth supports applications to film scoring, multimedia, computer music, tonmeister studies, interactive performance and collaborations involving experimental and traditional music. Our intense musical approach supports research and artistic production around the world. Facilities include 12 sophisticated recording and computer music studios.
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NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
801 East Benjamin Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701
Phone 402/844-7365
Fax 209/254-8193
E-mail northeast_audio@yahoo.com
Website www.northeastaudio.org
Degrees/Certificates: 2-year A.A.S. in Audio/Recording Technology.
Program: Located in Northeastern Nebraska, Northeast Community College's Audio/Recording Technology program combines thorough academics and hands-on training in both live and studio environments. Facilities include two control rooms, recording studio, concert stage and isolation rooms. Equipment includes Otari, Soundcraft, Yamaha, Pro Tools and MOTU.
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NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Department of Music, 351 Ryder Hall, Boston, MA 02115
Phone 617/373-2440
Fax 617/373-4129
E-mail l.janikian@neu.edu
Website www.music.neu.edu/
Degrees/Certificates: B.S. in Music Industry; B.S. in Music Technology (Composition for New Media); B.A. in Music Literature and Performance; B.S. dual-major in Multimedia Studies and Music Technology (includes animation, graphic design, digital photography and music technology).
Program: According to the U.S. News & World Report, Northeastern is the Number One university in the country for programs requiring students to combine classroom learning with real-world experience (also known as co-op education). If you select co-op education while at Northeastern, you will work professionally for 18 months, alternating with semesters in school. All degree programs with co-op will take five years to complete.
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NY INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC AUDIO
PO Box 189, Colonia, NJ 07067
Phone 732/574-9672
Fax 732/381-4523
E-mail owlmax@aol.com
Website www.owlinvestigations.com
Degrees/Certificates: Video Authenticity certification, Audio Authenticity certification, Voice Identification.
Program: Fully equipped lab features the Avid Forensic workstation, which enables hands-on experience for all participants. Audio enhancement and authenticity, video enhancement and authenticity, voice identifications are all offered. Evidence procedures, legal questions and courtroom testimony related to the above specialties will be discussed.
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NYC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY/ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY
300 Jay St., #V411, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone 718/260-5588
Fax 718/260-5591
E-mail dsmith@citytech.cuny.edu
Website www.citytech.cuny.edu/academics/deptsites/enttech/index.html
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.T. in Entertainment Technology. Certificates in sound lighting, scenic construction and show control technologies.
Program: City Tech's hands-on program focuses on sound for live entertainment: concerts, theater, theme parks and corporate events. We feature low tuition and a world-class faculty. Our location in the heart of the live entertainment world offers professional opportunities in addition to in-school production work. Our state-of-the-art labs feature $1.5 million in equipment, including Apogee Sound, Dataton, EAW, Crest, Crown, Level Control Systems, Mackie, Medialon, Meyer, Richmond Sound Design, Stage Research and TC Electronic.
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NYU STEINHART SCHOOL
35 West 4th St., Suite 777, New York, NY 10012
Phone 212/998-5422
Fax 212/995-4043
E-mail musictechgrad.info@nyu.edu
Website www.nyu.edu/education/music/mtech/
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.M. in Music Technology, 2-year M.M. in Music Technology, 2-year M.M. in Music Technology Scoring for Film and Multimedia Sequence, 2-year M.M. in Music Technology Tonemeister Honors Sequence that includes Tonmeister certification.
Program: Prepares students for careers in recording engineering, production and post-production, audio/video mastering, audio maintenance and repair, synthesizer programming, multimedia and software development. Fourteen recording and primarily Macintosh computer music studios, an A/V studio with video projection and THX surround sound systems, an analog synthesis studio, a video digitizing and DVD-authoring studio, plus a complete 20-bit Sonic Solutions digital mastering room. Audio hardware includes Digidesign's Pro Tools|HD and MixPlus. SSL and Tascam consoles.
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OBERLIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
TIMARA Department, Oberlin, OH 44074
Phone 440/775-8413
E-mail Gary.Nelson@oberlin.edu
Website www.timara.oberlin.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.M., 4-year B.A. in Visual Arts with an emphasis in Digital Media.
Program: Based at one of the nation's top-ranked conservatories, the TIMARA Department has excellent facilities for computer music, performance technology and new media. There are seven studios, including a recording studio (16-track digital tape, 16-track Pro Tools), two computer music studios, a digital media room with a Media 100 system and a computer music lab with multiple Macintosh-based workstations/samplers. The program is competitive and admits fewer than 10 students per year.
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OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
Audio Recording forElectronic Media Career, Technical Institute
PO Box 1125, NAVAIR, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-1125
Phone 732/657-4000
Fax 732/657-4500
E-mail dbourke@mail.ocvts.org
Degrees/Certificates: 1/2-year Audio Engineering certificate.
Program: This program was started in 1996 and is offered to high school and post-secondary students—the first one of its kind offered at the high-school level in New Jersey. 450 hours per year, emphasis on hands-on recording by students. Upgraded program facilities include three control rooms overlooking main studio, audio computer lab, separate mixing suite and three digital audio workstation suites.
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OHIO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
9 S. College St., Athens, OH 45701
Phone 740/593-4870
Fax 740/593-9184
E-mail tcomschool@ohiou.edu
Website www.tcomschool.ohio.edu
Degrees/Certificates: 4-year B.S. in Communications.
Program: Audio Production Sequence requires the student to choose between three tracks in audio production: Music Recording, Media Production or Audio Post-Production for Moving Image. Our newly renovated, John Storyk-designed recording complex includes an Amek Big 28x24 console; Tascam MX-2424 digital recorder; Pro Tools|HD with Control24 mixing surface; wide assortment of mics by Neumann, Sennheiser, AKG, Audio-Technica, Shure; processing gear by Lexicon, Yamaha, dbx and Rane. The school is also equipped with a 16-station Macintosh G4 digital media lab and a Sonic Solutions DVD-authoring system.
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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Music, Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone 405/744-6133
E-mail twalker@okstate.edu
Degrees/Certificates: B.M. Music Business, Music Education, Music Performance; B.A. and M.M. in Pedagogy and Performance. Courses in music technology and recording techniques.
Program: Courses are designed to offer undergraduate training in the fundamentals of music technology, sound recording and audio post-production. Our 24-track project studio is built around a Tascam MX-2424 and a Macintosh G5 Digi002 running Pro Tools. The Seretean Center for the Performing Arts also includes two performance halls, a computer lab, teaching studios and practice rooms.
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OMEGA RECORDING STUDIOS
School of Applied Recording Arts and Sciences, 5609 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone 301/230-9100
Fax 301/230-9103
E-mail school@omegastudios.com
Website www.omegastudios.com
Degrees/Certificates: five certificate programs nationally accredited by ACCSCT, approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission and approved for veterans' educational benefits. The school is also an Avid-authorized education center.
Program: The Omega Studios School functions within the four-studio Omega Recording Studios complex, offering five comprehensive programs, including Recording Engineering and Studio Techniques, Electronic Music Synthesizers and MIDI, Sound Reinforcement for Live Performance, Audio Production Techniques (featuring Pro Tools Operator certification) and Essentials of Music Business.
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ONTARIO INSTITUTE OF AUDIO RECORDING TECHNOLOGY
502 Newbold St., London, Ontario, Canada N6E 1K6
Phone 519/686-5010
Fax 519/686-0162
E-mail inquiry@oiart.ca
Website www.oiart.ca
Degrees/Certificates: 1-year, college-level diploma in Audio Recording Technology.
Program: North America's first and longest-running integrated immersion program (since 1983). A full-time faculty and 6:1 student/instructor ratio allows well-qualified students from around the world to thrive on creative development while acquiring a genuine skill set. Within six studios equipped with professional-level analog and digital gear, students learn problem solving through signal flow, in addition to how and why things work. The 1,200 (plus) hours of the program are all in-studio, with 50% dedicated to student hands-on time.
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PACIFIC AUDIO VISUAL INSTITUTE
34 West 8th Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Y 1M7
Phone 604/873-4853
Fax 604/873-4295
E-mail terry@pacificav.com
Website www.pacificav.com
Degrees/Certificates: 1-year Audio Engineering & Production diploma; 1-year Film & Music Business diploma; 1-year Indie Filmmaker diploma.
Program: Train in a state-of-the-art commercial studio with field trips to other professional entertainment and production facilities. Learn to record for film, TV and radio, make your own beats, loops and grooves. Learn entertainment industry structure, where you can fit in and how to contribute to your own success or that of other artists. Also, learn to create, finance, cast, direct, shoot, edit and market your own film, TV pilot or music video.
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PARSONS CENTER FOR AUDIO STUDIES
192 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone 781/431-8708 x11
Fax 781/431-8783
E-mail info@paudio.com
Website www.paudio.com
Degrees/Certificates: Certificate of Completion for each course completed (except Golden Ears).
Program: Training for professionals, taught by masters. Faculty: David Moulton, Tom Bates, Brian Doser (of Digidesign) and Lauren Weinger. Courses for audio professionalsi nclude Golden Ears, Critical Listening for Audio Professionals, Principles of Audio for Professionals, Principles of Pro Tools, Pro Tools for Pros: Intermediate/Advanced, Growing Your Personal/Project Studio, Signal Processing I & II, Acoustics for Audio Professionals, etc.
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PEABODY INSTITUTE OF JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
1 East Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone 410/659-8100 x8136
Fax 410/659-8102
E-mail apk@peabody.jhu.edu
Website www.peabody.jhu.edu/recording-arts
Degrees/Certificates: five-year Bachelor's Degree in Recording Arts, two-year Master's Degree in Audio Recording and Acoustics.
Program: Comprehensive math/science/music-based degrees in recording arts. Fully automated digital facilities. See Website.
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