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Our Music Technology Minor
What can our music technology minor do for you?
Ready to get an introduction to music production?
With our music technology minor, you'll start to explore studio and audio recording, engineering, and the use of computers, software and other technology in the music industry.
Get an introduction to music production with our music technology minor.
You'll learn studio and audio recording and engineering, explore the use of computers and software in the music industry and sample music composition courses.
A music technology minor is the perfect complement to any music major and is also open to non-music majors.
Take on a work-study job with our manager of technical services to get real-life experience in music technology and audio. Positions include:
• Recording Crew Chief
• Classroom Music Technology Support Specialist
• Weber Recording/Computer Music Studio Manager
• Live Event Support Assistant
• Live Concert Recording Engineers
Minor in Music Technology. Before declaring a minor in music technology, a student must obtain approval of the music technology adviser. Note that approval of this minor does not guarantee a place in the required music classes. Students must complete with a grade of C- or better 20 semester hours of coursework: MUSC-355 Audio Engineering Fundamentals; MUSC-356 Music Production in the Recording Studio; MUSC-367 Computer Music Composition; MUSC-368 Computer Music Performance; and four semester hours in an internship or music electives.
Double-counting restriction: students minoring in music technology may only apply 8 semester hours toward a music major.
Brass
Eric L. Hinton
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Director of Bands
Trumpet
Conducting
hinton@susqu.edu
570-372-4296
Composition
Patrick A. Long
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Theory & Composition
Music Technology
longp@susqu.edu
570-372-4289
Joshua Davis
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Bass
Theory & Composition
Jazz Band
davisj@susqu.edu
570-372-4286
Conducting
Ensembles
Joshua Davis
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Bass
Theory & Composition
Jazz Band
davisj@susqu.edu
570-372-4286
Eric L. Hinton
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Director of Bands
Trumpet
Conducting
hinton@susqu.edu
570-372-4296
David Steinau
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Music Department Chair
Voice
steinau@susqu.edu
570-372-4285
Keyboard
Marcos Krieger
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Organ & Harpsicord
Music History
Ear Training
kriegerm@susqu.edu
570-372-4292
Naomi Niskala
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Piano
Music Theory
niskala@susqu.edu
570-372-4152
Music Education
Patrick A. Long
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Theory & Composition
Music Technology
longp@susqu.edu
570-372-4289
Eric L. Hinton
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Director of Bands
Trumpet
Conducting
hinton@susqu.edu
570-372-4296
Gail B. Levinsky
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Saxophone
Music Education
gblevinsky@susqu.edu
570-372-4266
Nelson Rodriguez-Parada
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
rodriguezparada@susqu.edu
570-372-4281
Music History
Joshua Davis
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Bass
Theory & Composition
Jazz Band
davisj@susqu.edu
570-372-4286
Marcos Krieger
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Organ & Harpsicord
Music History
Ear Training
kriegerm@susqu.edu
570-372-4292
Music Technology
Music Theory & Ear Training
Patrick A. Long
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Theory & Composition
Music Technology
longp@susqu.edu
570-372-4289
Marcos Krieger
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Organ & Harpsicord
Music History
Ear Training
kriegerm@susqu.edu
570-372-4292
Naomi Niskala
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Piano
Music Theory
niskala@susqu.edu
570-372-4152
Percussion
Strings
Joshua Davis
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Bass
Theory & Composition
Jazz Band
davisj@susqu.edu
570-372-4286
Marcus Smolensky
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Viola
Music History
smolensky@susqu.edu
570-372-4281
Nelson Rodriguez-Parada
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
rodriguezparada@susqu.edu
570-372-4281
Voice
David Steinau
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Music Department Chair
Voice
steinau@susqu.edu
570-372-4285
Woodwinds
Gail B. Levinsky
Department: Music
Areas of Specialty:
Saxophone
Music Education
gblevinsky@susqu.edu
570-372-4266
Staff
Graduates have gone on to graduate school at:
University of Florida
University of Southern Maine
Stony Brook University
University of North Texas
Boston University
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Drexel University
Eastman School of Music
Indiana University
University of Michigan
New England Conservatory of Music
Northwestern University
Peabody Institute of Music
Pennsylvania State University
Temple University
Yale University
Graduates have gone on to jobs at:
Milton Area High School
Temple University
Widener University
Atonement Lutheran Church
Staats Operette Dresden
University of North Texas College of Music
South Shore Symphony Orchestra
Pinellas Youth Symphony
University of Connecticut
Loyalsock Township School District
Stone Hill Middle School
Jumoke Academy Charter Schools
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Utah Opera
Performance Opportunities
Choral
Choral ensembles provide students with unique musical experiences on and off campus.
Instrumental
The Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band perform a wide repertoire in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Keyboard
Pianists and organists perform in a range of solo, chamber, and large ensemble settings on the finest instruments.
Jazz
A traditional big band and small combos appear at a variety of venues.
Chamber Music
Small ensembles offer opportunities to study highly specialized literature.
Opera
The Opera Studio performs fully-staged productions with orchestra in addition to programs of opera scenes.
150
years teaching music
2
percussion rooms
2
theaters with orchestra pits
Music Preparatory Program for Children and Adults
The program provides the surrounding communities with lifelong learning opportunities for professional music study and enrichment activities in an academic environment, including individual lessons in voice, piano, organ, and most band and orchestra instruments, along with group music classes for infants through adults.
The hallmark of the program is the rich collaboration among music faculty, music students, and the children and adults who take lessons and classes.
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Contact Us
Phone & Email
570-372-4281
Admissions and auditions: adamss@susqu.edu
General information: boggsj@susqu.edu