SCENE Lab
Sensory Computation, Experimental Narrative Environments Lab: An immersive virtual space specializing in audio spatialization and virtual reality.
Music & Technology Bachelor's Degree
The music and technology bachelor's degree at Stevens Institute of Technology is designed to provide undergraduate students with a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the critical relationship between music and technology.
About the Program
In this program you will gain not only the skills and technological aptitude necessary for any actively engaged musician, but cultivate an insight into the mutually dependent nature of music and technology. With such insight, our students actively engage the critical thinking necessary for implementing creative and technical innovation in music.
All Music & Technology students will complete a rigorous unified curriculum that will include courses in music theory, history, composition, production, sound design, instrumental proficiency and technological innovation. This unified curriculum will prepare the student for a future within a field in which technological innovation and implementation is an increasingly critical requisite. The Music and Technology major at Stevens is focused on providing a well-balanced course of study that will prepare the student for the ever increasing demands of today's musicians.
By choosing from a host of cutting edge electives that include Software Instrument Design, Electroacoustic Composition, Audio Post, Scoring for Media, and Advanced Orchestration, students may focus their studies in Electronic Music, Composition and Theory, or Sound Recording and Production.
Student Outcomes
The Music & Technology program provides many diverse career opportunities for students. The program maintains an active database of internships and full time positions, and the Alumni Group regularly participates in the advancement of students' career aspirations. The program produces a very high placement rate in both industry and academic graduate programs.
On-Campus Facilities
Our state-of-the-art facilities create an environment of creativity, collaboration, and exploration for our students, while offering them the opportunity to interact with professional tools.
Music Studio
A new multifaceted recording studio, home to an SSL Matrix console, multi computer array and a professional 9 ft. Baldwin Grand Piano.
Sound Synthesis Research Center
Led by world-renowned guitarist Carlos Alomar, the SSRC hosts electronic music tools like synthesizers, drums, guitar MIDI controllers and audio processors.
Piano Lab
Contains 14 keyboards used for piano pedagogy and composition with an integrated music communications system for individualized teaching and/or group work.
Electroacoustic Studio
Genelec 5.1 surround sound system for multi-channel reproduction in acoustically-treated space allows students to explore the dynamic world of acousmatics.
Faculty Spotlight
Student Testimonials
Dedicated Faculty
Our professors all specialize in a different aspect of music technology, so no matter what you are looking to get out of this program, there is a professor who will take the extra time to help you.
Tara Annunziata, Music & Technology, '17
Industry Connections
I got to learn from professors who have been in the industry for years. My advisor’s connections led me to part-time jobs and an internship while at Stevens, which led to my first full-time job.