Tarleton Offering New Music Business Minor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
STEPHENVILLE, Texas—Get a jumpstart on Tarleton State University’s new minor in music business by registering this semester for an intro course in audio technology.
Offered through Tarleton’s College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA), the 18-hour minor program is set to begin this fall and is designed for students passionate about music and business and want careers that combine the two. Students do not have to be music or business majors to enroll.
This semester’s three-hour intro course will acquaint students with the basics of sound and include an opportunity to add voice-over to old silent films in the public domain. Deadline to register for the class is Thursday, Jan. 18.
“From capturing audio in a recording studio to setting up stages for live events or managing artists and bands, the music industry needs creative professionals with a business acumen,” said COLFA Dean Kelli Styron, J.D. “A minor in music business opens the door for students to channel their passion into successful careers.”
As part of the minor program, students will have the chance to:
• Develop a portfolio to showcase skills and talents;
• Bring finished projects to the music market through collaborative works with fellow student producers, songwriters and composers; and
• Perform in a variety of musical ensembles, including jazz, percussion and contemporary Latin groups; and
• Participate in a student-led recording label.
“The music business minor emphasizes a hands-on educational approach and covers everything from recording and marketing to copywriting and media/internet commerce,” explained Dr. Doug Tejada, an Emmy-nominated musician and professor in COLFA’s Department of Fine Arts. “With a degree in music business, career opportunities in the entertainment industry are endless.”
Before joining Tarleton and creating the minor in music business, Tejada worked with a number of well-known performers, including Lee Ann Womack, Amy Grant, Kid Rock, Kelly Clarkson and Brad Paisley.
“After 20 years as a performer, I look forward to showing others how to make a career in the music industry,” he said. “I want students to find their own voice as an artist and tell the stories that are important to them.”
For more information on the music business minor, call Tejada at 254-968-1701 or email him at [email protected]. To learn more about Tarleton’s College of Liberal and Fine Arts, go to www.tarleton.edu/colfa.
Tarleton, founding member of The Texas A&M University System, provides a student-focused, value-driven educational experience, marked by academic innovation and a dedication to transform today’s scholars into tomorrow’s leaders. Offering degree programs in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian and online to more than 13,000 students, Tarleton engages with communities through real-world learning experiences to address societal needs while maintaining its core values of integrity, leadership, tradition, civility, excellence and service.
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Contact: Dr. Doug Tejada
254-968-1701
[email protected]
