{"id":6540,"date":"2025-09-18T17:23:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T21:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6540"},"modified":"2025-12-01T11:05:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T16:05:43","slug":"ba-recording-arts-and-production","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-recording-arts-and-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Recording Arts and Production"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Recording Arts and Production<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=ba\">BA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/040914_9906_BA-Recording-arts-production-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/040914_9906_BA-Recording-arts-production-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students record a singer in the studio.\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Montclair\u2019s BA in Recording Arts and Production is your gateway to an exciting career in the world of sound.<\/p>\n<p>Whether your passion lies in the recording studio, on film sets, or at live events, this program combines creativity with hands-on experience to help you turn that passion into a profession. With access to cutting-edge technology and a curriculum designed to keep pace with the industry, you\u2019ll gain the skills needed to thrive in today\u2019s fast-changing audio landscape.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll explore the art and science of music through courses in Music Recording, Digital Audio Production and Songwriting, developing a strong foundation in both technical ability and creative expression. You\u2019ll also dive into Sound Design for Film and Television, Gaming, Foley Sounds FX, and advanced production techniques, expanding your expertise across multiple areas of the field.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll leave prepared for careers as a recording engineer, live audio mixer, sound designer, film mixer and Foley\/ADR specialist, ready to make their mark in music, film, television and beyond. And you\u2019ll have a digital portfolio of the work you\u2019ve created alongside our outstanding faculty for your first job interview.<br \/>\nIf you love music and sound and want to turn that passion into a career, this program is for you. <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/recording-arts-and-production-ba\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=ccom\">College of Communication and Media<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cart\">College of the Arts<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cali\">John J. Cali School of Music<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=arts-culture-design\">Arts, Culture and Design<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Admissions and Audition Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>All music applicants must complete an audition for the Cali School of Music. Your audition may consist of one or more of the following: a formal audition, an interview, a portfolio submission. The combination differs for each program.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/john-j-cali-school-of-music\/apply\/\">Review application and audition requirements here<\/a>, paying special attention to both the program requirements and the repertoire.<\/p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>World-Class Facilities<\/h2>\n<p>When you join this program, you\u2019ll have access to the School of Communication and Media\u2019s world-class facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine what you\u2019ll create in these state-of-the-art spaces.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<p><iframe title=\"Video: Studio Tour - School of Communication and Media\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ywvOn1ajw_4?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 29.95 ms --><!-- decode:  0.07 ms --><!-- output:  0.03 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Bryan Powell profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/9246\/user\/bryanpowellheadshot.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/9246\/user\/bryanpowellheadshot.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~powellb\">Bryan Powell<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-7279\">973-655-7279<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:powellb@montclair.edu\">powellb@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bfa-musical-theatre\/\" class=\"name\">Musical Theatre<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BFA &bull; Major, Minor<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/john-j-cali-school-of-music\/\">John J. Cali School of Music<\/a><\/p>The John J. Cali School of Music is a comprehensive, professional school of music centered on preparing the creative leaders of tomorrow. The school is dedicated to a premier artistic and academic education offering exceptional conservatory-level training in best-in-class facilities.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-7212\">973-655-7212<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Chapin Hall<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014Montclair State University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. Take the next step today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/apply-to-montclair-state\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/request-information\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Request Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn on Campus<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Immersive classes, vibrant campus life and hands-on experiences that put you at the center of it all. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality[]=in-person\" class=\"program-sock\">Explore Majors &amp; Minors <\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-life\/\" class=\"program-sock\">The Campus Experience<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn Online<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Montclair Online offers the same nationally recognized faculty, engaging coursework and supportive community as our on-campus classes - designed to fit your life. 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