Mercy University Music Production & Recording Arts Program Application

Music Production & Recording Arts Program Application

Last Name *

First Name

Last Name

Street Address *

Address Line 1

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City

State

ZIP Code

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Date of Birth*

Freshman or Transfer *

Application Term *

What are some of your career goals? *

In what areas of our curriculum would you like to develop the highest level of expertise? *

Are you interested in exploring other related “media arts” as alternative career options (Film, Video, Radio, Gaming, etc.)? *

Do you play a musical instrument? *

Do you play a musical instrument or sing*

Yes No

Musicianship

What instrument? *

How many years have you been playing? *

Have you had formal lessons *

Do you have experience with music notation? Describe. *

Describe your experience with performance and composition. *

Describe your instrumental competency with scales, chords and Improvisation. *

In what styles are you most proficient? *

Describe your range and interest in other styles of music. *

Have you completed any college-level piano, theory, ear training, history, and ensemble courses? If so, list the courses and describe the basic content. *

Do you have experience with audio production?*

Yes No

Audio Engineering

Have you spent any time in a professional recording studio? *

Have you recorded any concerts? *

Describe any recording equipment or software that you use regularly. *

Describe your skill level with various features within a software platform and with any audio related hardware such as mixers, processors, and microphones. *

Have you completed any college-level audio courses? Describe the course content. *

Do you have experience with electronic music, sequencing, synthesis and sampling?*

Yes No

Electronic Music

Describe your skill level with a related software platform. *

Have you completed any college-level electronic music courses?*

Yes No

Describe the course content

Describe your skill level with a related software platform.

Have you completed any college-level electronic music courses? Describe the course content *

Media Technology

Have you worked with an Apple computer?*

Yes No

Describe any skills and experience you may have with media, and computer technology such as networking, live streaming, web design, video production, radio production, podcasting, tele-conferencing, and photography *

Video and Recording Demonstration

A video (no longer than 2 minutes) that demonstrates fundamental skill with a musical instrument, composition or voice. All styles are welcome!

No File Chosen

File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.

A recording (mp3) that demonstrates your musical and/or production ability with a written detailed description of the specific techniques used in the recording.

No File Chosen

File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.

The Production Demo is not essential for students that demonstrate more advanced instrumental musical skills in the Audition Video.

The video can also be sent as link to YouTube. The media is not required to submit the supplemental application and can be submitted at a later date to psteinman@mercy.edu

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