BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMERCIAL MUSIC PROGRAM GUIDE
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMERCIAL MUSIC PROGRAM GU I DE
3 Introduction and Vision 4 Educational Opportunities 5 Admission Requirements 5 Audition Process 7 Graduation Requirements 8 Required Courses 9 Applied Music 10 Ensembles 11 Courses 14 Four-Year Plan 15 Scholarships 16 Expectations 17 Career Opportunities 18 Frequently Asked Questions CONTENTS
PAGE 3 Welcome to the Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Music Program at Nova Southeastern University! This program will help you develop your skills as a professional musician, and develop an entrepreneurial spirit necessary for success within the music industry. This program is located in the heart of South Florida, one of the largest commercial music centers in the United States. The program covers a broad range of musical topics, beginning with a firm foundation in musicianship, theory, and ear training, and continuing with Western and global music history, music production, music business, live performance, recording and post production, and more. The Commercial Music Program offers several student-led ensembles, including the Bossa Nova Chorale and the Mako Band, that provide an outlet for students to perform and dive into diverse performance events while gaining practical experience as performers, music businesspeople, and technicians. The vision of the Commercial Music Program at NSU is for you to not only learn and grow through these experiences, but also for you to develop your creativity, competitive edge, entrepreneurial mindset, and technological savvy to be successful in the music industry. Bill J. Adams, D.M.A. Commercial Music Program Director INTRODUCTION AND VISION
PAGE 4 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES As a student in the Commercial Music Program, you will have many opportunities to learn and grow as a musician and as a professional, including: • Playing an instrument in the Mako Band, our popular music ensemble • Singing in the Bossa Nova Chorale, our choir that performs popular music, classical, sacred, and musical theatre • Receiving weekly applied lessons • Producing music with professional music sequencing software • Sharpening your knowledge of keys, scales, chords, and musical form • Developing your listening skills • Composing music and writing songs • Recording musicians in a studio environment • Applying mixing and mastering skills to recorded sessions • Learning music business and contemporary music publishing • Creating original music for video and advertising • Arranging music for live players with music notation software • Studying the history of Western, popular, world, and film music • Interning with South Florida professionals and working live music events Students with original music (and performance ability) may be considered for featured performances in a school concert event Additionally, students may also choose to participate in the following: • Manage live musical events (sound and lights) as part of a tech crew • Learn DJ’ing from experienced student DJs, then DJ your own events • Broadcast and/or host your own radio shows
PAGE 5 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission to the B.A. in Commercial Music Program is highly competitive, and no more than 15 students will be accepted each year. The program requires an in-person audition; however, in exceptional circumstances (such as geographic restrictions) candidates may be granted permission to submit a video for admission consideration. Transfer students may be accepted into the program through the audition process; all requirements must be completed before degree conferral. AUDITIONS To become a music major at Nova Southeastern University: 1. Apply to NSU at https://www.nova.edu/apply-now/. Prospective students should complete this process as soon as possible, or at least two weeks before the scheduled audition date. 2. Perform a successful audition, either on a principal instrument or voice, or by submitting a successful composition/production portfolio. Important Note: Acceptance to the University does not mean a student has been admitted to the Music Major. Transfer Students: Transfer students should contact the music program faculty directly to discuss auditioning and curriculum planning. If unable to provide an in-person audition, please consult with the Music Program Director, Dr. Bill J. Adams (wadams@nova.edu) to request permission to submit a video audition. A follow-up interview over Zoom may be required. A recorded audition and Zoom interview will receive the same consideration for entry into the music program as a live audition; however, to be considered for a James and Nan Farquhar Performing and Visual Art Grant, an audition must be in-person.
PAGE 6 AUDITIONS (CONT.) What to Expect for Vocalists and Instrumentalists: • Prepare two pieces which demonstrate musical ability. The style of the music is the choice of the student. • Instrumentalists may be asked to perform major or chromatic scales. Vocalists may be asked to demonstrate range. • Immediately following the audition, students will meet with music faculty for a brief, informal interview to discuss individual academic and artistic goals. What to Expect for Composers, Songwriters, and Producers: • Submit a portfolio which must consist of at least three original compositions or songs. The material should represent the student’s strongest creative abilities at the time of the submission. • Applicants with experience in studio recording and/or audio post production (mixing and mastering) will submit 2-3 contrasting recent examples. • To submit your portfolio, please send a link to a cloud-sharing folder, such as Dropbox or Google Drive, to Dr. Bill Adams at wadams@nova.edu. Video Audition Instructions • Admission to the B.A. in Commercial Music program via a video audition is granted on a case-by-case basis. • Please upload a video to YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, or Dropbox. The video link and any required forms should be submitted to Dr. Adams via email (wadams@nova.edu). Submissions must follow the guidelines for repertoire as outlined for all auditions.
PAGE 7 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To graduate from NSU, you need to be currently enrolled, you must have completed the minimum credits required by your major, and you need to have met these conditions: 1. Completion of at least 120 credits, including major, minor, general education, specialization, concentration, exams, and electives coursework, as specified by program requirements 2. Attainment of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average 3. Attainment of a 2.25 grade point average in your major area 4. Completion, at NSU, of at least 30 credits in general education courses 5. Completion of at least 50 percent of the credits in your major area at NSU P A G E 7
PAGE 8 Core Courses (59 credits) Credits MUSC 1060 Applied Instruction I 2 MUSC 1250 Piano II 3 MUSC 1700 Musicianship I 3 MUSC 1725 Aural Skills I 1 MUSC 1900 Musicianship II 3 MUSC 1925 Aural Skills II 1 MUSC 2000 Choral Ensemble 8 (1 credit – repeated 8 times) OR MUSC 2025 Instrumental Ensemble 8 (1 credit - repeated 8 times) MUSC 2060 Applied Instruction II 2 MUSC 2200 Software Music Production I 3 MUSC 2900 Intro to the Music Industry 3 MUSC 2960 Creating Commercial Music 3 MUSC 3025 Songwriting 3 MUSC 3060 Applied Instruction III 2 MUSC 3300 Western Art Music 3 MUSC 3200 Studio Recording 3 MUSC 3600 Music of World Cultures 3 MUSC 3900 Pop Music in Western Culture 3 MUSC 3950 Music for Film 3 MUSC 4000 Music Practicum 2 (1 credit – repeated 2 times) MUSC 4060 Applied Instruction IV 2 MUSC 4200 Music Post Production 3 Music Creation Electives (3 credits) Select from the following: MUSC 4800 Orchestration and Arranging 3 MUSC 4850 Scoring for Visual Media 3 MUSC 4900 Special Topics in Music 3 MUSC 4950 Internship in Music 3 REQUIRED COURSES Music Major Requirements: 62 credits
APPLIED MUSIC Music majors will receive applied music in the form of weekly lessons: • Vocalists will receive voice lessons • Instrumentalists will receive lessons from a faculty or area professional on their respective instrument • Composers and songwriters will receive lessons in music production and other creative, related areas as it applies to their specific creative focus Students will enroll in applied music starting in the fall of each year: • MUSC 1060 Applied Instruction I in their first year • MUSC 2060 Applied Instruction II in their second year • MUSC 3060 Applied Instruction III in their third year • MUSC 4060 Applied Instruction II in their fourth year P A G E 9
ENSEMBLES Bossa Nova Chorale The Bossa Nova Chorale is a large choral ensemble made up of students from all majors at NSU. The Bossa Nova Chorale presents an annual holiday Peace Concert and a Spring Music Concert each year. Mako Band The Mako Band is a for-credit commercial/popular music ensemble featuring instrumentalists and singers from across the university. The band performs for various on-campus events as well as for local community organizations. In addition, the Mako Band performs one large-scale concert each semester. NSU Drumline The NSU Drumline is the loudest performing group on campus! This high energy drumline is made up of snares, tenors, bass drums, and cymbals and keeps the crowd pumped at various university events. Shark Gold Vocal Ensemble The Shark Gold Vocal Ensemble is an auditioned show choir which performs at the annual Peace Concert, the Spring Music Concert, and at various high-profile events throughout the year. For more information about NSU ensembles, contact Professor Bill J. Adams at wadams@nova.edu. P A G E 1 0
PAGE 11 COURSES MUSC 1060 Applied Instruction I (2 credits) Applied Instruction I is a weekly lesson designed to examine and practice musical technique (digital, vocal, or instrumental) at a deeper level of understanding. Outcomes will be fostered through instructor modeling and demonstration; student achievement will be assessed through instructor feedback, student reflection, and peer review. Prerequisite: Permission of program director. Frequency: Every Fall and Winter. MUSC 1250 Piano II (3 credits) A lab class designed to further integrate aural and written theory through development of keyboard proficiency. Prerequisite: MUSIC 1200. Frequency: Every Winter. MUSC 1700 Musicianship I (3 credits) The course will provide an introductory overview of musical mechanics and components necessary for basic music literacy and application within the current music industry. It will examine the principles underlying contemporary tonal and rhythmic relationships, including harmonic language, formal structure, metrical and rhythmic organizations, and performance practices. Every Fall. MUSC 1725 Aural Skills I (1 credit) The course will introduce and develop aural recognition abilities through beginning sight-singing techniques, and melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic notation skills. Every Fall. MUSC 1900 Musicianship II (3 credits) The course will provide a continuation of musical mechanics and components necessary for basic music literacy and application within the current music industry. It will examine the principles underlying contemporary tonal and rhythmic relationships, including harmonic language, formal structure, metrical and rhythmic organizations, and performance practices. Prerequisites: MUSC 1700 Musicianship I. Every Winter. MUSC 1925 Aural Skills II (1 credit) The course is a continuation of developing aural recognition abilities through beginning sight-singing techniques, and melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic notation skills. Prerequisites: MUSC 1725 Aural Skills I. Every Winter. MUSC 2000 Choral Ensemble (1 credit) Choral Ensemble focuses on solving production-based problems through a flexible, adaptive approach to contemporary music. Collaboration among musical performers, composers, technicians, and producers in Choral Ensemble will develop proficiency in rehearsing and presenting a variety of musical styles. Repeatable for credit up to 8 times. Pass/Fail only. Every Fall and Winter. MUSC 2025 Instrumental Ensemble (1 credit) Instrumental Ensemble focuses on solving productionbased problems through a flexible, adaptive approach to contemporary music. Collaboration among musical performers, composers, technicians, and producers in Instrumental Ensemble will develop proficiency in rehearsing and presenting a variety of musical styles. Repeatable for credit up to 8 times. Pass/Fail only. Every Fall and Winter. MUSC 2060 Applied Instruction II (2 credits) Applied Instruction II is a weekly lesson designed to examine and practice musical technique (digital, vocal, or instrumental) at a deeper level of understanding. Outcomes will be fostered through instructor modeling and demonstration; student achievement will be assessed through instructor feedback, student reflection, and peer review. Prerequisite: Permission of program director. Frequency: Every Fall and Winter.
PAGE 12 MUSC 2200 Software Music Production (3 credits) An introduction to creating music utilizing industrystandard hardware and software. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of MIDI, and how to apply those concepts in a digital audio workstation environment. Students will be introduced to recording with digital instruments and microphones while incorporating loops, various effects plugins, and other creative techniques. Every Fall. MUSC 2900 Introduction to the Music Industry (3 credits) This course will introduce and examine the music industry from a practical, historical, and contextual viewpoint. The music product will be considered as well as career options for students as developing producers and performers. Students will develop the foundation to produce and analyze commercial music. Frequency: Winter Even. MUSC 2960 Creating Commercial Music (3 credits) This course will develop the necessary music theory fundamentals to create commercial music. Students will analyze commercial repertoire to more fully understand improvisation, stylistic interpretation, and application of technical skill. Prerequisite: MUSC 1960. Frequency: Winter Even. MUSC 3025 Songwriting (3 credits) A course designed for students to create original songs utilizing MIDI software. Students will be introduced to the fundamental components of songwriting, including lyrics, rhythm, melody, harmony, bass, texture, timbre, register, dynamics, tempo, and form. Fall Odd. MUSC 3060 Applied Instruction III (2 credits) Applied Instruction III is a weekly lesson designed to examine and practice musical technique (digital, vocal, or instrumental) at a deeper level of understanding. Outcomes will be fostered through instructor modeling and demonstration; student achievement will be assessed through instructor feedback, student reflection, and peer review. Prerequisite: Permission of program director. Frequency: Every Fall and Winter. MUSC 3200 Studio Recording (3 credits) An exploration of recording music in a studio environment. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of recording audio using industry-standard software and hardware, as well as troubleshooting any issues that arise during live recording sessions. Students will also be introduced to industry-related hospitality skills as they collaborate with guest recording artists. Prerequisites: MUSC 2200 Software Music Production, MUSC 2000 Choral Ensemble or MUSC 2025 Instrumental Ensemble. Fall Odd. MUSC 3300 Western Art Music (3 credits) This course introduces musical styles in Western art music between the Baroque Period and the present day. Musical quizzes, discussions, and other assignments will focus on the meaning/s music conveys and its sociological context. Throughout this course students will develop an awareness of the role that music plays in culture, and they will learn to consider music critically. Prerequisites: one MUSC course and COMP 2000, 2010, or 2020 or COMP 2000H. Winter Odd. MUSC 3600 Music of World Cultures (3 credits) This course will introduce musical traditions from around the world and examine how cultural setting shapes the music. The meanings derived from musical styles and structures will be assessed through active and informed listening. Non-Western cultures studied may include West Africa, Asia, India, Latin America, and more. Prerequisite: COMP 2000 or COMP 2000H or COMP 2020. Frequency: Every Winter. MUSC 3900 Popular Music in Western Culture (3 credits) Popular Music in Western Culture is a course that studies popular music in the dynamic and highly commercialized Western society. With an understanding of the basic elements of music, we will examine the historical and sociological forces that shaped music of the 20th and 21st centuries creating phenomena such as Elvis, the Beatles, Madonna, Jay-Z, Beyonce, and many more. Prerequisite: COMP 2000 or COMP 2000H. Course Frequency: Every Fall.
PAGE 13 MUSC 3950 Music for Film (3 credits) This course is a study of the role that music plays in film. It includes an historical overview of motion pictures, from the silent era to the present day. The importance and value of music to the film medium will be demonstrated through the viewing of selected films and film scenes, and the listening of curated music excerpts. A select number of composers will be emphasized, with surveys of their most significant works. Prerequisites: one MUSC course and COMP 2000, 2010, or 2020 or COMP 2000H. Fall Even. MUSC 4000 Music Practicum (1 credit) Music Practicum integrates college instruction with the practical learning experience of on-the-job-training. May be repeated up to 4 times for credit. Prerequisites: permission of instructor. Every Fall and Winter. MUSC 4060 Applied Instruction VI (2 credits) Applied Instruction IV is a weekly lesson designed to examine and practice musical technique (digital, vocal, or instrumental) at a deeper level of understanding. Outcomes will be fostered through instructor modeling and demonstration; student achievement will be assessed through instructor feedback, student reflection, and peer review. Prerequisite: Permission of program director. Frequency: Every Fall and Winter. MUSC 4200 Music Post-Production (3 credits) This course is a continuation of the practices and concepts explored in Studio Recording. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of mixing and mastering live-recorded audio using industry-standard audio hardware, recording software, and software plugins. Students will learn the concept of signal flow and how it applies to creating a successful audio mix. Prerequisites: MUSC 3200 Studio Recording. Winter Even. MUSC 4800 Orchestration, Arranging, and Notation (3 credits) An introduction to industry-standard music notation software and using it to produce successful instrumental and vocal arrangements. Students will utilize notation software to create professional-quality sheet music, suitable for diverse musical and performance applications. Students will provide arrangements for NSU music ensembles. Prerequisites: MUSC 2925 Musicianship IV or approval of the instructor. Winter Odd. MUSC 4850 Scoring for Visual Media (3 credits) The study of creating original music for narrative visual media, designed for students who have a foundation in music fundamentals, notation, and keyboard skills. Students will utilize computer software and hardware to provide original musical scores to film projects produced by Mako Media students. Prerequisites: MUSC 2200 Software Music Production, MUSC 1900 Musicianship II, or instructor approval. Winter Odd. MUSC 4900 Special Topics in Music (3 credits) An advanced course in a particular composer, composition, or musicological period. Specific focus to be announced. May be repeated once for credit if content changes and with written consent of the program director. Prerequisites: one MUSC course and COMP 2000, 2010, or 2020 or COMP 2000H. Frequency: Upon Request; see program director. MUSC 4950 Internship in Music (3 credits) Internship in Music requires a 15-20 hour per week field or work experience for 16 weeks (or more) in the student’s major area of study. Consult academic department chair for specific details and requirements. Experiential Education and Learning (ExEL): Successful completion of this course satisfies 1 ExEL. Prerequisite: Completion of 60 or more credit hours, and permission of Department Chair. Repeatable to 6 credits. Frequency: Every Fall and Winter. MUSC 4990 Independent Study in Music (3 credits) The student selects, and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Written consent of program director required. Prerequisites: one MUSC course; and COMP 2000, COMP 2010, or COMP 2020 or COMP 2000H. Frequency: Upon Request; see program director.
PAGE 14 HALMOS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES SAMPLE FOUR YEAR CURRICULUM | 2025-2026 CATALOG Bachelor of Arts - Music Freshman Year Fall O 2025 Winter E 2026 Course Credits Course Credits Open Written Composition 3 Open Written Composition 3 Open Mathematics 3 Open Mathematics 3 MUSC 1060 Applied Instruction I 2 MUSC 1250 Piano II 3 MUSC 1700 Musicianship I 3 MUSC 1900 Musicianship II 3 MUSC 1725 Aural Skills I 1 MUSC 1925 Aural Skills II 1 MUSC 2000/2025 Ensemble 1 MUSC 2000/2025 Ensemble 1 UNIV 1000: First Year Seminar 3 MUSC 2900 Intro to the Music Industry 3 Total Credits 16 Total Credits 17 Sophomore Year Fall E 2026 Winter O 2027 Course Credits Course Credits Open Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Open Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Open Science 3 Open Science 3 MUSC 2000/2025 Ensemble 1 MUSC 2000/2025 Ensemble 1 MUSC 2060 Applied Instruction II 2 MUSC 3300 Western Art Music 3 MUSC 2200 Software Music Production 3 MUSC Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 2 Total Credits 15 Total Credits 15 Junior Year Fall O 2027 Winter E 2028 Course Credits Course Credits MUSC 2000/2025 Ensemble 1 MUSC 2000/2025 Ensemble 1 MUSC 3060 Applied Instruction III 2 MUSC 2960 Creating Commercial Music 3 MUSC 3025 Songwriting 3 MUSC 3600 Music of World Cultures 3 MUSC 3200 Studio Recording 3 MUSC 4000 Music Practicum 1 MUSC 3900 Popular Mus in Western Culture 3 MUSC 4200 Music Post-Production 3 MUSC 4000 Music Practicum 1 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 2 Total Credits 16 Total Credits 16 Senior Year Fall E 2028 Winter O 2029 Course Credits Course Credits MUSC 2000/2025 Ensemble 1 MUSC 2000/2025 Ensemble 1 MUSC 3950 Music for Film 3 MUSC Elective 3 MUSC 4060 Applied Instruction IV 2 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 1 Elective 1 Elective 3 Elective 2 Total Credits 13 Total Credits 13 TOTAL CREDITS: 120 FOUR-YEAR PLAN
PAGE 15 SCHOLARSHIPS NSU Undergraduate Scholarships NSU provides countless scholarship opportunities annually, including awards for both new and returning students. Learn more here: https:// undergrad.nova.edu/funding/scholarships.html Performing and Visual Arts Grants The James and Nan Farquhar PVA Grant is an arts leadership program for outstanding arts majors – art & design, dance, music, theatre. Students who are double majors must declare their arts major as their primary major in order to apply. Grant recipients regularly demonstrate professionalism, personal artistry, and strive to develop their potential as arts leaders – these students go above and beyond in service to the major program and the DCMA. Entering students may apply but the program is primarily for continuing arts majors. Apply at: https://hcas.nova.edu/forms/pvagrant/ index.html Krueger Endowed Fund The William A. and Evelyn J. Krueger Endowed Fund is an arts leadership program for outstanding artists in art & design, dance, music, or theatre. Grant recipients regularly demonstrate professionalism, personal artistry, and strive to develop their potential as arts leaders – these students go above and beyond in service to the DCMA and NSU community. Additional information can be found at: https:// hcas.nova.edu/ departments/ communicationsmedia-arts/studentopportunities.html Hochberg-Miniaci Razor’s Edge Leadership Scholars Program As a Hochberg-Miniaci Razor’s Edge Leadership Scholar, you’ll develop skills and relationships that will prepare you to make an impact in your community and in your future career. You’ll also receive an annual $1,000 stackable scholarship and earn a minor in experiential leadership.
PAGE 16 EXPECTATIONS As a music major at NSU, you are preparing for your future career by learning how to be a leader, as well as a creator, an innovator, and a collaborator. In order to be successful upon graduation, you will begin by establishing professional habits your first semester, thus setting the tone for the rest of your undergraduate experience. These habits are crucial to help you build a solid foundation of quality effort with consistent work, as well as earning the respect of your peers and your faculty. Adopting the following habits will allow you to become a shark: a graduate with experience and a competitive edge necessary to successfully attain your career goals: • Excellent, consistent attendance for on-campus courses • Active performing in school ensembles each semester • Consistent attendance for applied lessons each semester • Consistently preparing your music for ensemble rehearsals and lessons • Frequent concert attendance • Availability for occasional extra-curricular performances and activities • Building your artist portfolio and resumé • Networking towards your future career before you graduate
PAGE 15 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Music Performer/Recording Artist • Songwriter and Producer • Composer and Sound Designer • Content Creator • Recording Engineer • Post Production • Music Publisher • Music Arranger and Copyist • Live Audio Technician • Music Director • Digital Archivist NSU Commercial Music graduates will find many opportunities for professional employment at a variety of locations: recording studios, music libraries, television and radio stations, music publishing companies, post-production/mixing and mastering companies, schools, churches, and local businesses. You might also not only find opportunities as a content creator from a home office, but as technology evolves, the future job you may have might not even exist yet. Here are several possible career opportunities. Which one is a good fit for you? P A G E 1 7
PAGE 18 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is ‘commercial music?’ • Commercial music refers to music that is produced for a specific market with an intended need, audience, or consumer base. It also implies any type of contemporary music created for streaming, advertising, music libraries, television, film, video games, or corporate music. Is commercial music right for me? • Would you enjoy performing popular music of all styles and genres? • Would you enjoy creating music in popular styles? • Would you enjoy learning software sequencing, audio recording, and post-production? • Would you enjoy learning how the music business works? • If you answered yes to any of these questions, then yes, commercial music is right for you! How do I enroll? • First, apply to NSU here: https:// www.nova.edu/apply-now/ • Next, email Dr. Bill Adams (wadams@nova.edu) to schedule an audition. How long will the program take to complete? • The B.A. degree will take approximately four years to complete. Are there online classes? Can the degree be completed online? • Yes, approximately 18% of the program’s required courses are available online. • At this time, the B.A. in Commercial Music Program is offered as an oncampus, in-person degree on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus. How much does it cost to attend NSU? • To learn more about NSU’s tuition and fees, visit this site: https:// hcas.nova.edu/admissions/tuitionfees.html I play cello - will that be allowed in Mako Band? • Yes! The Mako Band welcomes all instruments each semester. How is NSU’s program different from other college music programs? • NSU’s Commercial Music Program differs from other college music programs by preparing students for a career in the diverse, vibrant, and contemporary music industry. There, the musician will need to use a variety of talents and skills to be successful including performance, music creation, production, and business. Do you have music ensembles? • Yes we do! There is the Mako Band, our instrumental ensemble, and the Bossa Nova Chorale, our vocal ensemble. We also have the NSU Drumline, and Shark Gold, an auditioned show choir.
PAGE 19 Are there small ensembles or chamber groups? • Yes. Students are encouraged to collaborate and form small ensembles. • There are also various performing music clubs that you may join. Will I need to purchase a computer or specific music software? • No for on-campus courses. The software and hardware that you'll use during the program will be available in the computer lab. • For online courses, you’ll need access to a computer with high-speed internet. What kind of software do you use? What type of computers? • For software we use Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Sibelius, and more. • The computer lab uses Apple computers. Can I sit in on a class and see what the students do? • Absolutely! Please email Dr. Bill Adams at wadams@nova.edu to schedule a tour. What kind of facilities or performance spaces do you have? • We have the Music Creation Center, a state-of-the-art production studio for majors. In addition, we have a Macbased computer lab, a piano lab, recording/rehearsing rooms, practice rooms, and three performance spaces: The Miniaci Performing Arts Center, the Performance Theatre, and the Black Box Theatre. • For more information about facilities, please visit: https://hcas.nova.edu/ departments/communications-mediaarts/home-of-the-arts.html. Does the program give concerts? • Yes, the Mako Band, Bossa Nova Chorale, and Shark Gold all perform one large concert each semester, with smaller performances given at various times throughout each semester. • In addition, there are several community performances that the Mako Band, the Drumline, or student groups and soloists perform throughout the year.
PAGE 20 After graduating, what can I do with my degree? • Build a studio, create your business, network to build your client base. • Create original music for clients while promoting your work online. • Work for local businesses as an audio technician or live sound person. • Work at recording studios and music businesses in the community. • Pursue a graduate degree in music. What kind of careers does this degree prepare me for? • In the creative area, there are careers for songwriters, composers for film/ TV/video games, and arrangers. • In the performing area, there are careers for vocal and instrumental performers and music directors. • In the production area, there are careers for recording engineers, music producers, mixing and mastering, and live event music producers. • In the music business area, there are careers for music agents, music publishers, and music licensors. Will I have any professional opportunities while at NSU? • Yes! A partial list of recent, professional activities include: • Recording music at world-famous South Florida recording studios. • Working as stage crew for a professional performance venue with real-world performer clients. • Volunteering at a world-famous, premier South Florida music festival. • Creating, designing, and promoting a completely student-produced live concert event on NSU’s campus.
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