Combine cutting-edge digital audio tools with creative musical expression, equipping yourself to navigate the technical and aesthetic dimensions of modern music production through a customizable curriculum and a capstone project developed under expert mentorship.
Locations
- Statesboro Campus
- Armstrong Campus
Why Get your Master’s in Music Technology at Georgia Southern?
Pursuing your Master of Music in Music Technology at Georgia Southern University positions you at the forefront of the rapidly evolving intersection between music and technology.
Our program offers a comprehensive education that blends advanced technical skills with creative exploration, enabling you to harness cutting-edge digital audio tools effectively. Under the guidance of experienced faculty, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art studios and labs, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in courses such as Sound Design and Processing, Digital Audio Workstations, and Interactive Media.At Georgia Southern, we emphasize not just technical proficiency but also the cultural and ethical implications of music technology. You’ll develop a nuanced understanding of how technology shapes musical expression and societal norms, preparing you for diverse career paths, from sound design to music production. The capstone project allows you to synthesize your learning into a final work, showcasing your unique skills and creativity.
With a focus on innovation and real-world application, our MM in Music Technology equips you to thrive in the dynamic music industry.
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What Can You Do With a Master’s in Music Technology?
Pursue a dynamic career at the intersection of music and technology, including roles such as music producer, sound designer, audio engineer, and music technologist.
Our Music Technology program equips you with the technical skills and creative insights necessary for success in various industries, from film and gaming to education and live sound production. You’ll also gain a deep understanding of the historical, theoretical, and ethical contexts of music technology, ensuring that you are not only technically proficient but also creatively innovative and culturally informed as you navigate your professional path.
Where our graduates work:
- Education
- Churches
- Cultural Centers
- Music Production
- Film and Television
- Media and Journalism
What our graduates do:
- Arts/Music Management
- K-12 Band Teacher
- Composer/Conductor
- Choral Director
- Concert Promoter
- Producer/Mixer
- Music Writer
What You’ll Learn
Earn a comprehensive skill set merging advanced technical training with creative musical exploration.
Your coursework will encompass essential topics such as Sound Design and Processing, Digital Audio Workstations, and Interactive Media, allowing you to gain hands-on experience in well-equipped studios and labs. You’ll delve into the intricacies of musical systems programming and examine the aesthetic ramifications of technological advancements on music. In addition to honing your technical proficiency, you’ll explore the historical and cultural contexts of music technology, including legal and ethical considerations.
Our robust Music Technology curriculum prepares you for diverse career paths in the music industry, emphasizing both innovative practices and the creative application of technology.
Build Your Experience
The Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music is committed to a strong outreach program that provides music education, cultural awareness, and musical opportunities to the local community and greater southeast Georgia region.
American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
The ACDA Collegiate chapter provides professional and collegial contacts for choral music education students.
Kappa Kappa Psi
Kappa Kappa Psi is a fraternal organization that promotes the advancement of college and university bands through dedicated service and support to bands; comprehensive education; leadership opportunities; and recognition; for the benefit of its members and society. The Nu Kappa chapter was installed in 2014.
National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Collegiate Chapter
The mission of NAfME, the National Association for Music Education, is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all. NAfME has more than 75,000 members nationwide and serves students and teachers at all levels of music education. Music Education majors are expected to join NAfME for a small cost each year, and this membership includes a joint membership with Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA). As members, students receive the professional publications Georgia Music News, Teaching Music, and Music Educators Journal. They also attend the annual GMEA Conference held in Savannah, for a significantly reduced conference fee. The Collegiate Chapter participates in several community outreach events each year, including Instrument Petting Zoos and working with local school music programs.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is a national fraternal society founded in 1898. The fraternity works to promote “the mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students” and “the advancement of music in America.” The Zeta Omicron chapter is the oldest Greek letter organization at Georgia Southern, having been chartered in 1953.
Pi Kappa Lambda
This national honor society in music is open to junior, senior, and graduate music majors. In addition to scholarship, all students who are elected to the society must be considered to have outstanding musicianship. The Iota Pi chapter was inaugurated in 2005.
Sigma Alpha Iota
Sigma Alpha Iota is an international music fraternity for women. Founded in 1903, SAI and its members are proud of their strong heritage, supporting the art of music. The Gamma Theta chapter was installed in 1958.
Take Action
Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application:
- Create an application account.
- Complete our online application using the PIN you received after creating your application account.
- Once complete, pay the $30 application fee or upload a valid fee waiver. Previous Georgia Southern applicants and dual enrollment students do not need to pay the fee.
You can check your application status at My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/admissions three days after completing your application. This page contains live information about your admission status, including a checklist of missing documents we need to make a decision.
Apply to the Master's program Transfer to Georgia Southern- The Music Technology Lab
A general purpose classroom environment for music technology. It hosts 16 individual student stations, each featuring a computer, a keyboard controller, and an audio interface. All stations are equipped with a variety of software packages. Also available are a host of sensors, arduinos, and analog components that are at the disposal of students interested in analog audio circuitry, new interface creation, and other creative hardware. - Recording Studio
A fully outfitted recording studio with live room and control room. - Studio A
Our studio for recording, mixing, and composing. The centerpiece of the studio is an SSL AWS 948 mixing console. There is an abundance of outboard processing equipment and mastering hardware. The studio also keeps an impressive variety of microphones at the ready. The Studio houses several analog synthesizers and processors, as well as a ¼” reel-to-reel tape machine. A wide variety of programs and software packages are utilized for musical creation. - Studio B
A studio for multichannel audio, production, and experimentation with new interfaces for musical expression. Studio B serves as our studio for advanced work in Spatialization (up to 10.1 surround) and Electroacoustic Composition. - Audio-visual Creativity Studio
A room that houses a virtual reality system and equipment for creating audio-visual compositions and productions. The audio-visual creativity studio meets the needs of those doing advanced work in audio-visual interactivity, especially in the context of virtual reality.
The admission and course requirements for the 2-year Master of Music degree are listed below. Courses are offered in the evening in order to accommodate working students.
Regular Admission Requirements:
- A completed bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent.
- A minimum 3.0 (4.0 scale) cumulative grade point average in undergraduate work.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Statement of Purpose
- Packet containing examples of your work in Music. Examples of work in Music Technology are particularly helpful.
Course Requirements:
Concentration in Music Technology – 33 Hours
Select three of the following: (9)
MUSC 7530 – Digital Audio Montage (3)
MUSC 7891 – Audiovisual Composition (3)
MUSC 5030G or 7092 – Selected Topics in Music (Music Technology Subject) (3)
MUSC 7533 – Sound Design and Processing (using Supercollider 3) (3)
MUSC 7534 – Interactive Media (using Max/MSP/Jitter) (3)
Required Courses: (12)
MUSC 7932 – Music Technology Final Project (3)
MUSC 6131 – Music Reference Tools and Resources (3)
MUSC 5233G – Music in the Contemporary Period (3) OR other music history course from the series MUSC 5230G-5236G (3)
MUSC 5630G – Music, Technology, and Contemporary Culture (3)
Electives: (12)
Select 12 hours from any graduate-level music course or other course approved by advisor
All MM candidates are required to pass a comprehensive oral examination, covering coursework and their culminating recital or final project.
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Ready to get equipped for a dynamic career in music production? Learn more about earning your Master of Arts in Music Technology at Georgia Southern University.
Contact Us
Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music
P.O. Box 8052
Statesboro, GA 30460
music@georgiasouthern.edu