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United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Requirements
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image Recent Grades Report
image Personal Statement
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Jul 10 — Jul 14
Jul 17 — Jul 21
Price range
1500 USD
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Learn more about the application process in the Blog or by scheduling a free consultation with the Summer Program adviser
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Key Facts

Recorded Music is more than the performer and performance. It is the intersection of business and technology. Behind every artist is a team of professionals. This is an intensive one-week program for high school students who are serious about acquiring a head start on understanding the basics and the nuances of this incredibly competitive and energetic industry.

Interest Areas:
Enrichment
Entrepreneurship & Business
Journalism, Media, Communication
Performing Arts (Music, Film, Theater)
Pre-college
Grade:
Grade 11
Grade 12
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Academics

Drexel’s faculty of music industry professionals teach the summer program and draw course work from the undergraduate curriculum that addresses music recording, production, marketing, management, publishing and more. Through practical classroom lectures and hands-on experience, students are ensured valuable insight into this one of a kind program.
Classes will run Monday through Friday. Students will take classes from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a lunch break from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Time).
Students will get the chance to learn about:

  • Studio Recording and Mixing
  • Digital Audio Workstations
  • Producing Electronic Music With Ableton Live
  • Inside the Label and Artist Prospective
  • Music Business

From 2:00 PM–3:20 PM, each day there will be a choice of open sessions available for students in order to give you time to collaborate with other students, get feedback on projects from faculty, hear from industry professionals, and work through any roadblocks you may be having with a song/production.

Orientation:
The orientation will be the Sunday before your scheduled session.

Closing Reception:
The program is capped by a reception on Friday afternoon.

Format

This is NOT a residential program and you will need to find lodging for the week if you are not local.

Program Details

Housing: In addition, there is campus housing available for students doing summer commuter programs. Bear in mind, summer Intern Housing eligibility requires individuals to be over the age of 18, otherwise, must be accompanied by parent/guardian during their stay.

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Eligibility

We welcome mature high school students, at least 16 years old, who have completed their sophomore year by July.

Application Components
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Apply by submitting the following items:
Your high school transcript; official or unofficial transcript. Transcripts can be e-mailed to [email protected].
A 300-word personal statement discussing your interest in music and the summer program.
A $300 deposit must be included with your application. Acceptable form of payment is Credit Card (use with online application only).

Tuition & Aid
Session 1
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1500 USD
Session 2
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1500 USD

All applications will be reviewed as we receive them and applicants will be notified within 4 weeks from receipt. Admissions decisions are based upon academic preparation and a commitment to learn. Enrollment is limited and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis upon review and acceptance of the application.

The $300 deposit will be credited towards the full tuition cost. Upon acceptance, your deposit is non-refundable. The remainder of your balance must be paid by July 7th, 2023.

 

Financial Aid

No financial aid is available.

Music Industry image
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United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Requirements
image Official Transcript
image Unofficial Transcript
image Recent Grades Report
image Personal Statement
image Online Application From
image Parent/Guardian Consent
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Jul 10 — Jul 14
Jul 17 — Jul 21
Price range
1500 USD
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Need Help?
Learn more about the application process in the Blog or by scheduling a free consultation with the Summer Program adviser
Speak with an adviser Learn more in the blog

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