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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.
Non-credit
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.
This is NOT a residential program and you will need to find lodging for the week if you are not local.
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.
We welcome mature high school students, at least 16 years old, who have completed their sophomore year by July.
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).
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.
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