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The Bachelor of Science in Music Technology degree prepares students as musicians within a broad field of constantly changing technology. Students study in courses that will develop expertise in music computer technology for application in the recording industry, audio-engineering and music production.

Students can complete the Music Technology degree in its entirety at С��Ƭ��Ƶ Stark.

• Music Technology - B.S.  |  View degree requirements and courses

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS TOURS

90-minute music technology in-person campus tours are offered on Fridays at 9:00 a.m.

BECOME A MUSIC TECHNOLOGY MAJOR AT KENT STATE STARK

1. Apply for admission to С��Ƭ��Ƶ Stark and submit all required documentation.
2. After you've been admitted, register for a music placement & audition.

For information on applying for a $2,000 Betty J. Clementz Music Scholarship available to incoming music majors, contact Dr. Sebastian Birch at sbirch@kent.edu.

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY TIPS FOR INCOMING STUDENTS

• The music technology degree at С��Ƭ��Ƶ Stark is a music degree. You will be expected to attain college-level musicianship, pass music theory courses, and regularly perform in classical and popular music ensembles.
• An audition is required for acceptance for all students. Students with limited or no prior training will be required to take additional courses that can prolong the timeline to graduation.
• The music technology degree will require attending classes five days per week for the first 1-2 years, as well as some evenings.
• Most courses are only available at the Stark Campus. You will need to be able to attend classes on this campus to complete the degree.
• The course sequencing for this degree is very structured. Students do not have much flexibility in the schedule for the first 1-2 years. Deviation will add additional time to the degree.

EXPECTATIONS OF MUSIC TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS

• Complete both audio recording and music production courses in the first two years. Students will choose their concentration prior to the start of their junior year.
• Attend 10-11 recitals per semester.
• Participate in a “major” ensemble (University Chorus, Chorale, University Band) in their first two semesters.
• Complete two semesters of classical music lessons on their primary instrument.
• Enroll in a theory class, a piano class, and an applied lesson every semester for their first 2-3 years.
• Find and complete an internship in their senior year.
• Meet with their music advisor and professional academic advisor for assistance with scheduling.

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIPS

С��Ƭ��Ƶ Stark music technology majors intern at many locations, including:

• Omni Sound Studios, Nashville, TN
• Blackbird Studio, Nashville, TN
• Phat Planet, Orlando, FL
• Imagination Vent, San Diego, CA
• Cain Park, Cleveland, OH
• WKSU, Kent, OH
• Broadwaves Studios, Lorain, OH
• Aardvark Productions, Steubenville, OH

RECENT MUSIC TECHNOLOGY STUDENT SUCCESS

• Evan Groom is Associate Product Manager at Audio-Technica and owner of Stowaway Recordings
• Will Blake is Audio Engineer at Woodsy's Music in Kent, Ohio
• Manuel Duran is pursuing a Master’s Degree at New York University
• Neal Dingies is pursuing a Master’s Degree at Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain
• Sam Ventura is pursuing a Master’s Degree at Middle Tennessee State University
• Aria Jackson accepted a full-time position at Cain Park as a sound engineer
• Kyle Richards is working in Nashville, Tennessee as a sound engineer for Aerosmith and Steven Tyler