The Certificate in Music Technology prepares students with knowledge and experience to use technology for music production. Courses range from an introductory survey of music software and hardware to in-depth studies of DSP, synthesis, algorithmic composition, recording and postproduction techniques, and film scoring, among other topics.听
听Be prepared to compose and produce music听
听Gain hands-on experience with music software
听Complement your undergraduate studies with a certificate
75% of required music classes have fewer than 20 students
8:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Gain hands-on experience with music software, including ProTools, Abelton Live, Lilypond, MAX, SuperCollider, Final Cut Pro and SoundHack
Join a network of 30+ faculty and alumni who have received Grammy nominations
70% of 2019 graduates had plans for full-time work or graduate study at the time of graduation
Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a certificate
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(BM 鈥�18)
Barpal worked with the Entrepreneurship Center for Music during her time at CU, helping her bridge her musical passion with the startup scene. Since graduating, she's partnered with Josh Wilson, a 2019 College of Music graduate, to launch the (MIC), providing high-quality recording equipment to low-income high schools to听ensure equitable opportunities and resources for students to remotely audition for music programs.
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(BM 鈥�10)
A music educator and saxophonist, Postma's multifaceted career includes master classes, recitals at CU 色吧亚洲 and other institutions, and commission and premiere solo and chamber works by a number of composers. He's also the founding member and current president of the , which features internationally renowned artists, hundreds of recitals, and a robust roster of lectures and master classes. Due to COVID-19, this year鈥檚 summit has been postponed to 2022.
(BME 鈥�17)
Recipient of the 2020 Young Music Educator Award, Glover is director of bands at Mountain Ridge Middle School in Colorado Springs,听and president and concert band coordinator of the Pikes Peak Middle School Honor Band.听