Music Production and Recording Arts B.S.
An audition or portfolio submission is required for acceptance into this program.
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Music Production and Recording Arts requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Music Core: 13 sh
Choose one course from the following: 4 sh
| MUS 314 | WORLD MUSIC | 4 sh |
| MUS 316 | CLASSIC AND ROMANTIC MUSIC | 4 sh |
| MUS 317 | MUSIC HISTORY FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS STUDENT | 4 sh |
| MUS 318 | HISTORY OF JAZZ | 4 sh |
| MUS 319 | HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSIC | 4 sh |
In addition, each Music Production and Recording Arts major must complete:
(a) two semesters of applied music lessons 4 sh
(b) two Music Department ensembles 2 sh
(c) MUS 010 Departmental Recital each semester of residency as a Music Production and Recording Arts major
Technology Core: 23 sh
Choose a Concentration
Recording Arts
Required courses: 9-12 sh
| MUS 310 | LIVE SOUND PRODUCTION AND RECORDING | 4 sh |
| MUS 405 | STUDIO TECHNIQUES II | 4 sh |
| MUS 481 | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP | 1-4 sh |
Choose one course from the following: 4 sh
Music Production
Required courses: 12 sh
| MUS 212 | THE MATERIALS OF MUSIC IV | 3 sh |
| MUS 214 | AURAL SKILLS IV | 1 sh |
| MUS 216 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION AND ORCHESTRATION | 4 sh |
| MUS 355 | THE ART OF SONGCRAFT | 4 sh |
In addition, each major with a Music Production concentration must complete:
(a) Four additional semester hours from applied composition lessons, applied instrumental or voice lessons, or Music Department ensembles 4 sh
(b) Keyboard proficiency
Total Credit Hours: 59-62