BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC WITH AN EMPHASIS IN MUSIC BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY Millersville University uniquely combines both recording and music business classes into one major. Students in the Music Business and Technology (MB&T) program at Millersville University participate in the “Creative Campus” program as performers, entrepreneurs and educators, interact with visiting professionals, and participate in real-world projects.
INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM
CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT
• Students receive one degree that encompasses music business, recording and performance.
• Our buildings feature practice rooms, choral and instrumental rehearsal rooms, a cutting-edge recording studio (one of the top in the country), the largest state-of-the-art electronic piano lab in the United States, offices, studios and music libraries.
• Project-based classes blend standard learning with hands-on experiences both in and out of the classroom. • Learn to fully operate ProTools and the d-Control recording surface in our state-of-the-art recording studio, as well as operate other digital audio workstations in our one-of-a-kind piano lab. • Classes focus on commercial, popular and arts administration studies. • Develop business skills in contract negotiation, interpretation of copyright law, licensing agreements, concert promotion, grant proposal writing, event planning, fundraising, strategic planning, marketing, promotion and professional communication.
• Students work collaboratively, under the direction of a faculty member, to maintain and operate the University’s Production Company, Marauder Music Productions (MMP). This allows students to receive first-hand experience with marketing plans, strategic planning, recording, and producing.
CARING COMMUNITY • Students create, produce and successfully complete recording projects typical of those found in contemporary professional environments. • Faculty work with students to create opportunities to develop students’ entrepreneurial, performance and creative skills—skills which enable them to become music leaders in their communities.
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• Through the Launch Music Conference and Festival in Lancaster, students have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with local musicians.