Bachelor of Music in Technology

Undergraduate students may choose from three concentration tracks: Electronic Performance, Electronic Composition, or Sound Recording. All undergraduate tracks include the University and School Of Music core curricula, along with specialized studies in computer software applications, music synthesis, electronic performance, electronic orchestration and audio recording techniques.

Undergraduate students complete the traditional elements of the music curriculum while they gain expertise in such areas as electronics, recording theory, computerized music applications, music production, acoustics, and studio design and management. Students also gain the advantage of a true University education by completing Duquesne's core curriculum in the liberal arts and sciences, providing a well rounded education for meeting life's challenges beyond the field of music technology.

Composition Track

Performance Track - Sound Recording Track - Composition Track

The Electronic Composition track emphasizes the development of both traditional and contemporary compositional techniques, as well as acquiring skills in computer score notation and production for video, film and live productions.  Student composers have many opportunities to have pieces performed in student ensembles and recitals, and are encouraged to explore combining multimedia presentation techniques with their original compositions.

Composition majors will also learn basic audio skills and electronic performance techniques in order to record their pieces and develop a portfolio. Like the Performance track, the Electronic Composition track culminates in the public presentation of a final project / recital.

Students applying to enter the Electronic Composition track of the Music Technology degree program must submit a portfolio of notated examples of their original compositions. Recorded and sequenced examples (Standard MIDI File Format I for General MIDI instruments) are optional but encouraged. In addition, applicants must pass all three other audition areas: performance on an instrument of their choice, theory and musicianship.