Music & Technology Bachelor's Degree
Program Details
Degree
Bachelor of ArtsAvailable
On campusPowered by engineering and grounded in theory, Stevens' bachelor's degree in music and technology encourages students to learn through artistic experimentation.
Housed in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, these classes teach next-generation skills, and alumni excel within meaningful careers throughout the music and sound design industries.
Catalyze Career Success
The program's alumni work as sound engineers, producers, composers, orchestrators, programmers, instrument designers, studio proprietors, sound designers, and audio content developers.
Professional Outcomes
Lead Audio Technician, Disney ABC Television Group
Audio Engineer, NBC Universal
Project Manager in Global Product Creative, Netflix
Researcher with Experiments in Art and Technology, Nokia Bell Labs
Mastering Engineer, Sony
Digital Multimedia Editor, Time
Vice President of Digital, Ultra Records
Post Production Coordinator, Vice Media
Internships
Pulse Music
Harvestworks Digital Media
PowerStation
Sesame Street
Electric Lady Studios
MTV
NBC Universal
PhD Programs
Juilliard
Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts
Tech-Powered Curriculum
Expect an environment that celebrates collaboration and exploration. Music and technology students mix tracks in professional studios, produce movie scores, and play with virtual reality and audio spatialization. Students learn through practice, and studio-based lessons underpin the program's dedication to music theory and instrumentation.
What does the four-year study plan entail?
Across semesters, the program hones students' skills, helping them become the best musicians possible. The rigorous curriculum includes courses in music theory, history, composition, production, sound design, electronic music, instrumental proficiency, and technological innovation. See a semester by semester break down of the music and technology bachelor's degree in Stevens' academic catalog.
What is the “Creative Collaboration” sequence?
In this sequence of three courses, students form a band or ensemble and work together to produce, perform, and record original music.
Form bands and ensembles to learn theory and practice
Develop skills in musical dynamics, languages, and systems
Refine and record original music with studio time and critique
What is the “Creation Bucket?”
Taken by all music and technology majors, these courses develop skills in musical composition and performance. Students take three courses from the following list:
Programming in Max
Music Composition
Electroacoustic Composition
Techno Music Composition
Orchestration
Electronic Music
Spatial Music Applications
Creating Musical Arrangements
Using Audio Techniques
Space to Create
The music and technology program houses state-of-the-art facilities, designed to foster students' creative practices using the latest technologies. These spaces provide a rich environment where students can explore their talents and develop professional skills.
Music Studio: This studio features an SSL Matrix console, a multi-computer array, and a professional 9 ft. Baldwin Grand Piano, allowing students to learn about acousmatic sound through practice and use tools like the GA enelec 5.1 surround sound system for multi-channel reproduction.
Stevens Electronic Music & Immersive Audio Lab (SEMIA LAB): Here, students immerse themselves in audio spatialization techniques and technologies, gaining practical experience in creating immersive audio environments.
Sound Synthesis Research Center (SSRC): Led by world-renowned guitarist Carlos Alomar, this center houses electronic music tools such as synthesizers, drums, guitar MIDI controllers, and audio processors.
Piano Lab: With 14 keyboards available for private and group lessons, students engage in music composition, theory, and history, reinforcing their knowledge through hands-on learning.
Application Process
Prospective students are encouraged to visit the Undergraduate Admissions website to learn more about the application process. Here, you can learn how to apply, see an admissions timeline, and schedule campus visit.
We believe in every applicant deserves the opportunity to showcase their talents and skills. For this reason, we strongly encourage applicants to the music and technology program to submit a portfolio. We've answered all the frequently asked questions about our portfolio submission and review process so you can know what to expect.
Meet the Faculty
Careers of Tomorrow
Keep an open mind and try different things. Putting yourself out there, that’s how you experience more.
Kenneth Bachor
Music & Technology '09
Freelancing in this field has given me the opportunity to work some amazing events — and to realize my dreams of working in music and television.
Allyson Vecchione ’09
Getting our record deal with AWAL [in August 2022] was pretty awesome. When we were signing the contract at the studio, my hands were shaking!
Wyn Barnum ’21
My goal is always to make the thing I develop or create to be as flexible as possible for artists’ expression. At the end of the day, it’s not about the technology, it’s about the piece of work that comes out of the technology.
Danielle McPhatter
Music & Technology ‘18
Keep an open mind and try different things. Putting yourself out there, that’s how you experience more.
Kenneth Bachor
Music & Technology '09
Freelancing in this field has given me the opportunity to work some amazing events — and to realize my dreams of working in music and television.
Allyson Vecchione ’09