The College ofSaint Rose
432 Western Avenue
Albany New York 12203 1-800-637-8556
Music Technology
(Master of Arts in Music
Technology)
THE SAINT ROSE DIFFERENCE The goal of the Master of Arts degree in Music Technology
is to provide opportunities for personal and career enhancement
by means of advanced study in music and music technology.
OBJECTIVES
The curriculum is structured to provide each student the opportunity
to:
increase his or her professional competence and abilities for
self-directed study and growth in the use of emerging technology;
and
integrate music technology and creative expression.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to fulfilling the general requirements for admission
to graduate study at The College of Saint Rose, applicants must
hold an undergraduate degree in music and submit a video or audio
demo tape of MIDI sequencing and/or a production project.
DEGREEREQUIREMENTS
The course of study is comprised of three components: core courses,
electives, and the final project.
Core Courses (21 credits)
MUS 584 Jazz Theory and Analysis (3)
MUS 586 Analysis 2: Non-tonal Music (3)
MUS 594 Applied Study (2)
MUS 687, 689, 691, 692, 693, 694, 695, or 697 Ensemble (1)
MUS 551 MIDI Studio 1 (3)
MUS 552 MIDI Studio 2 (3)
MUS 560 Recording Studio 1 (3)
MUS 561 Recording Studio 2 (3)
Electives (9 credits)
Choose three from:
MUS 553 Music Business Survey (3)
MUS 558 Artist Management (3)
MUS 538 Jazz/Pop Arranging (3)
MUS 559 Arts, Aesthetics and Law (3)
Final Exit Requirement (6 credits)
MED 607-608 Practicum in Music Technology (3, 3)
FINAL EVALUATION
Students fulfill final evaluation requirements through the satisfactory
completion of a thesis, research practicum or recital accompanied
by a paper or lecture, depending on the area of concentration.
CERTIFICATION
This degree satisfies the academic requirements for permanent certification
in music education (K-12). Students can apply for permanent certification
after teaching music for two years in public or private schools
and completing the exam for permanent certification.
The College of Saint Rose Music Department
432 Western Avenue, Albany, New York 12203
Phone: (518) 454-5178 •
FAX: (518) 454-2146
Deadlines:
While Saint Rose Graduate School applications may be obtained from Graduate
and Continuing Education Admissions, we encourage applicants to use our convenient
online application.
June 1:
Preferred Deadline for Fall Admission
October 15:
Preferred Deadline for Spring Admission
March 15:
Preferred Deadline for Summer Admission
There is no guarantee that applications received after
deadlines can be reviewed in a timely enough manner to ensure matriculation
and registration for the upcoming term.
Financial Aid Opportunities Graduate Assistantships: Application deadline August 5
Academic and Multicultural Scholarships: Application deadline
May 1
— Fall - June
30
— Spring - October
30
Federal and State financial aid programs: Application
deadline May 1
Deferred Payment Plan
Employer Assistance
Ut Sol inter planetas, Ita MUSICA inter Artes liberales
in medio radiat.
As the Sun among the planets, So MUSIC among the liberal Arts shines
forth from the center.
