Program Overview

Music Production Program at Xavier University

The Music Production program at Xavier University combines traditional music learning with courses in technology that teach students to create, record, and process music for today's digital environment.

Program Overview

Develop the essential technological skills for creating, recording, and refining music in today's digital era. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music with a concentration in Music Production transforms your passion into a powerful career. Dive into a program where cutting-edge technology meets artistic vision, preparing you to shape the future of sound.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Music Production program is as follows:

• First Year
  • Fall:
    • MUSIC 199 - Recital Attendance (0cr)
    • MUSIC 200 - Music Theory I (3cr)
    • MUSIC 201 - Aural Skills I (1cr)
    • MUSIC 208 - Keyboard Skills I (1cr)
    • Private Lesson (1cr)
    • Ensemble (1cr)
    • CORE 100 - First-Year Seminar (3cr)
    • CORE 101 - First-Year Co-Curricular Passport (0cr)
    • ENGLISH 101 - English Composition (3cr)
    • Second Language Elective (3cr)
  • Spring:
    • MUSIC 199 - Recital Attendance (0cr)
    • MUSIC 202 - Music Theory II (3cr)
    • MUSIC 203 - Aural Skills II (1cr)
    • MUSC 209 - Keyboard Skills II (1cr)
    • Ensemble (1cr)
    • CORE 102 - First-Year Co-Curricular Passport (0cr)
    • Second Language Elective 2 (3cr)
    • PHILOSOPHY 100 - Ethics as Intro to Philosophy (3cr)
    • THEOLOGY 111 - Theological Foundations (3cr)
• Sophomore Year
  • Fall:
    • MUSC 127 - GarageBand, Logic & More (3cr)
    • MUSIC 199 - Recital Attendance (0cr)
    • MUSIC 210 - Music History I (3cr)
    • MUSIC 300 - Music Theory III (3cr)
    • MUSIC 301 - Aural Skills III (1cr)
    • Private Lesson (1cr)
    • Ensemble 3 (1cr)
    • Scientific Perspectives (3cr)
  • Spring:
    • MUSIC 199 - Recital Attendance (0cr)
    • DIFT 340 - Audio Production (3cr)
    • MUSIC 211 - Music History II (3cr)
    • MUSIC 303 - Aural Skills IV (1cr)
    • Private Lesson 2 (1cr)
    • Ensemble 4 (1cr)
    • Mathematical Perspectives (3cr)
    • Natural Science Elective (3cr)
• Junior Year
  • Fall:
    • MUSIC 199 - Recital Attendance (0cr)
    • MUSIC 342 - Studio Production (3cr)
    • Theological Perspectives (3cr)
    • Humanities Elective (3cr)
    • ERS Elective (3cr)
    • ENGLISH 205 - Literature and the Moral Imagination (3cr)
  • Spring:
    • MUSIC 199 - Recital Attendance (0cr)
    • MUSIC 405 - Internship (3cr)
    • Free Elective (3cr)
    • Free Elective (3cr)
    • Free Elective (3cr)
    • Free Elective (3cr)
• Senior Year
  • Fall:
    • Philosophical Perspectives (PHIL 200) (3cr)
    • Free Elective (3cr)
    • Free Elective (3cr)
    • Free Elective (3cr)
    • Free Elective (3cr)
  • Spring:
    • Historical Perspectives (3cr)
    • Social Science Elective (3cr)
    • Free Elective (3cr)
    • Free Elective (3cr)
    • Free Elective (3cr)

Outcomes

98 percent of Xavier students are working, volunteering, or in graduate school within six months of graduation (Class of 2023). Xavier music graduates have gone on to diverse positions and employers such as music educators, private music studio instructors, university professors, performers in local bands, sales professionals in recording equipment, and members of the United States Army Band.

Sample Courses

• Electronic Music (MUSC 127): Introduces the hardware and software used in electronic music production, emphasizing music sequencing, digital recording, and mixing techniques.
• Audio Production (DIFT 340): Delves into the technical and theoretical foundations of audio production, exploring aspects such as digital sound editing, integration of special effects, commercial production techniques, and documentary production principles.
• Studio Production (MUSC 342): Students assume the role of sound engineer in all areas of professional audio, including acoustics, microphone techniques, analog and digital signal flow, using computers, recording, studio policies, and working with clientele.
• The Album Project (MUSC 369): Students masterfully study and perform a classic album from top to bottom, culminating in a musical performance.

Clubs

• A caBellas: A close-knit group of students who love performing a cappella music on and off campus.
• All-Inclusive Dance Club: A club for those looking for a casual environment to move creatively and learn or practice basic combinations or dance practices.
• Harmon-X: An a cappella group whose mission is to bring high-quality music to campus and beyond.
• Hip Hop Collective: A club dedicated to promoting cultural awareness of Hip Hop by educating members on its fundamental elements and rich historical foundation.

Related Programs

• Related Majors:
  • BA in Digital Innovation, Film and Television
  • BSBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • BA in Music Performance
  • BA in Musical Theatre
  • BA in Theatre
• Related Minors:
  • Digital Innovation, Film and Television
  • Innovation
  • Music Production
  • Music Performance
  • Music Studies
  • Musical Theatre
  • Theatre

Program Features

• Gain Real-World Experience: Develop professional skills by completing an internship.
• Learn in Dedicated Spaces: Exclusive access to the recording and production space featuring a Mac Studio desktop equipped with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and more.
• Located in a City of Opportunity: Cincinnati, Ohio, has a vibrant arts community, including numerous theaters, performance venues, and opportunities for collaboration and networking.
• Second Major Advantage: The flexible program allows you to easily add a second major like Film & Television (DIFT) or minors in areas such as Business or Innovation.