Former UW graduate student Dionte George records, mixes and edits his saxophone
performance in UW’s Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts. The Department of Music
is offering a new Bachelor of Arts in in music industry studies, aiming to support
music makers, entrepreneurs and recording studio engineers with the most in-demand
skills in the music industry. (UW Photo)
The University of Wyoming Department of Music has launched a new bachelor’s degree
program in music industry studies, which is designed to support music makers, entrepreneurs
and recording studio engineers with the most in-demand skills in the music industry.
“We’re happy to offer a degree that teaches students practical skills specific to
vocation that can be applied upon graduation,” says Ben Markley, a UW associate professor
of music and head of the department.
Throughout this program, students have access to weekly recording studio time, take
songwriting courses, learn all popular music instruments and gain production experience.
Those who enroll receive hands-on learning opportunities through internships, running
sound for on-campus events and by recording themselves and others in UW’s professional
recording studios. Students also learn how to put their own music on streaming platforms.
Courses that are part of the curriculum include “Songwriting Methods,” “History of
Rock and Roll,” “History of Hip Hop,” “Life Sound Reinforcement” and “Recording Lab.”
All students complete a capstone project before graduation. These projects may include
live sound, recording, and mixing and mastering tracks.
“Experiential learning is a big part of this degree. Students will have the opportunity
for internships in a variety of settings,” Markley says.
Learn more about this degree here. For more information, email Markley at bmarkley@uwyo.edu.
