Sound Recording and Music Technology

Program Overview

The Sound Recording and Music Technology program at Community College of Philadelphia combines technology and music, providing students with expertise in recording, editing, and utilizing sound. The program's curriculum includes essential skills in music, equipment utilization, and professional software, enabling students to create their own music publications. Graduates are equipped for careers in the music industry, including music directors, composers, and sound engineering technicians. The program also offers transfer opportunities to four-year universities for students seeking a bachelor's degree.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Overview:

The Sound Recording and Music Technology program at Community College of Philadelphia combines the latest technology with music to empower students with expertise in recording, editing, and utilizing sound. This immersive program provides essential skills and knowledge within the field of music, including the utilization of sophisticated equipment, mastery of professional software, and hands-on experience in live recordings, enabling students to create their own music publications.

Course Schedule:

The program's curriculum is meticulously designed to facilitate optimal success and effective completion of the Associate's degree or certificate. Students are highly encouraged to adhere to the designated schedule and consult with an academic advisor or counselor for personalized guidance.

• Semester 2: Music Business, Theory I, Advanced Music Technology and Multimedia, Piano II, English Composition II or Honors, Brass Ensemble II or Chamber Music Ensemble II or Electronic Ensemble II or Jazz Guitar Ensemble II or Hip Hop Ensemble II or Jazz Ensemble II or Pop & Rock Ensemble II or Soprano/Alto Ensemble II or Studio Voice Ensemble II or Tenor/Bass Ensemble II
• Semester 3: Theory II, ProTools and Ableton Live - Audio Editing and Production, Introduction to Music, Music Entrepreneurship, Licensing and Marketing, Brass Ensemble III or Chamber Music Ensemble III or Electronic Ensemble III or Jazz Guitar Ensemble III or Hip Hop Ensemble III or Jazz Ensemble III or Pop & Rock Ensemble III or Soprano/Alto Ensemble III or Studio Voice Ensemble III or Tenor/Bass Ensemble III
• Semester 4: Sound Reinforcement and Recording Session, Music Internship, Musical Acoustics, Financial Accounting, Philadelphia History: Architecture and Planning or Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Human Geography or United States History: Colonial America through the Revolutionary Era or United States History: The 19th Century or United States History: The 20th Century and Beyond or United States and Pennsylvania History: The 20th Century or United States and Pennsylvania History: The 20th Century (Honors) or Global History I or Global History II or Food History or Latino American History or History of American Health Care or Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Sociology (Honors) or Gender and Society, Brass Ensemble IV or Chamber Music Ensemble IV or Electronic Ensemble IV or Jazz Guitar Ensemble IV or Hip Hop Ensemble IV or Jazz Ensemble IV or Pop & Rock Ensemble IV or Soprano/Alto Ensemble IV or Studio Voice Ensemble IV or Tenor/Bass Ensemble IV

Careers:

Career Options:

Upon successful completion of the Sound Recording and Music Technology program, graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue a diverse range of careers within the music industry, including:

• Music Directors and Composers with an estimated salary of $54,751
• Sound Engineering Technicians with an estimated salary of $82,009

Career Outlook:

• EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Transfer Opportunities:

The program also provides pathways for students who wish to continue their education at a four-year institution. Several universities have established articulation agreements with the Community College of Philadelphia, offering seamless transfer options for students seeking a bachelor's degree. These universities include:

• Bloomsburg University
• Jefferson University
• Rowan University