Audition Information
Students desiring to major or minor in music must successfully audition for acceptance into the Department of Music.
The music technology concentration of the music major is designed for students who are interested in electronic music, audio engineering, music production and/or composition. Students in the music technology concentration focus on creativity, innovation and professional development in the field of music technology. This flexible curriculum can accommodate any student, regardless of their previous musical background or level of technical training.
Admission
The music technology concentration does not require an audition or a portfolio submission for program acceptance. Students are considered admitted once they have been accepted to UT as a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree student and have submitted a Music Audition Intent form in their SpartanStart portal to declare their intent to pursue the music technology concentration of the music major. Although a Music Audition Intent form is required, completing an actual audition is optional for music technology students and only needed if the student is also applying for a music scholarship as well.
Degree Requirements
A complete list of degree requirements for the music technology concentration can be found on the UT catalog.
Program Contact
Bradford Blackburn, DMA
bblackburn@ut.edu
Office: (813) 257-3399
Department of Music, Box 92F
The University of Tampa
401 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33606
In addition to core musicianship training, music technologists at UT acquire advanced knowledge and skills, including acoustics and psychoacoustics; sound design and editing; music recording, digital and analog mixing, and mastering; studio production for popular music genres; electroacoustic music techniques; acoustic and electronic music composition; audio and video field recording for live events; advanced MIDI sequencing and orchestration; DAW applications; interactive computer music, virtual and physical instrument design, algorithmic composition, audio synthesis, DSP programming, MIDI manipulation, and real-time performance with Max/MSP; multi-channel sound diffusion; digital controllers for studio production and live performance; and the history/aesthetics of electronic music. Many of these topics are taught in our Recording and Electronic Music I and II course sequence, and in subsequent courses with different content each semester such Music Technology Seminar; and Recording Studio Practicum. Additionally, the music technology concentration allows students to flexibly meet their performance requirements through a variety of elective performance course options that accommodate both traditional (classically trained) and non-traditional (technology oriented) music students.
Prospective music technology students are encouraged to visit the campus during the University’s Open House days and attend a music information session and a music technology information session. Prospective music technology students may also request a tour of the music technology facilities on alternate dates by contacting Bradford Blackburn bblackburn@ut.edu or calling (813) 257-3399.
Upper-level students in the music technology program typically find pre-professional opportunities in the Tampa Bay area by working as audio technicians, providing live entertainment for events, scoring music or producing audio for media productions, recording live events, assisting or attending sessions at nearby recording studios, teaching at community music schools, and other types of music related work.
The Ferman Center for the Arts features a state-of-the-art, professional level recording studio with a control room designed for immersive audio mixing and production, three acoustically tuned live rooms, and audio/visual connections to an adjacent large rehearsal room. There is also a fully equipped 24-seat music technology lab; a separate project studio for music technology, composition, and contemporary music practice; and a theatre that is optimized for both acoustic and electronic music performances. View general information about the Ferman Center for the Arts building.
