Why Plymouth State University’s Music Technology Program is Unique:
When you study Music Technology at PSU you receive a BA degree in Music Technology. This means that in addition to learning how to record, master, produce, compose, and arrange music, you will also be taking private lessons on your main instrument. We strongly believe in educating the “whole” musician, and that starts by being the best player on your own instrument that you can be! Yes, you have to audition on an instrument to be accepted into our program! Being a great performer is also another way to make money in the “real world”! It also saves you time and money if you can perform on your own tracks!
Introduction by Dr. Rik Pfenninger
Our core courses include:
Sound Design
Multitrack Recording
Writing for Film and Multimedia
Music Mastering
Arranging and Orchestration
Music Composition
Technology for Musicians
Seminar in Music Business
Junior Technology Project
Senior Technology Project
Students also take courses in Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Sound Design for Theater, and Business Marketing. Students participate in an in-house residency at the Silver Center for The Arts working with National touring groups from all over the world. Gaining “hands-on” experience working with sound designers and engineers from the Silver Center and road crews touring with those groups.
What Some of our PSU Music Technology Grads are doing in the “Real World”
Matt Berky
Matt’s work as been acknowledged by the Silver Microphone Awards, the prestigious Telly Awards for his music scoring and the Communicator Awards for his radio production technique. His musiccan be heard around the world on radio, television, medical animations, corporate videos, films, and documentaries.
Matt’s acclaimed music score for The Inner Life of a Cell produced by Harvard University has brought Massive Productions world-wide acclaim. Featured on ABC World News with Charlie Gibson, the video has circled the globe, helping teach biology students all of the world by pairing animation with Matt’s innovative sound design and composition.
Visit Matt’s website:
Massiveproductions.com
Derrick Cram
Derrick currently owns his own DJ Service titled Primary Instinct. Derrick has toured the world with his company providing a unique blend of music and sound design.
Visit Derrick’s Website:
Jammanentertainment.com
David MacLean
David is currently living just outside of Boston working for a film/special events lighting/AV company called High Output Inc. where he is a Project Manager. He has been involved with various Boston film projects, most recently the Seth Macfarlane movie Ted. David has also been a project manager for large corporate and political events including multiple Obama/Biden appearances around New England.
Ryan McGonagle
Ryan is currently working at Rainbow Production Services, doing Sound Design and Shows throughout New England, the United States,
and Canada.
Dan Glynn
Since graduation Dan has played bass for Carnival Cruise Lines, a national tour of The Wedding Singer, and numerous musical theatre shows. Dan is currently playing bass full time for the Gold Unit of the Ringling brothers and Barnum and Bailey touring Circus.
Carl Wishneusky
Carl is currently club pianist at the Commodore Club aboard the Cunard Cruise Lines. Carl had also been a resident performing pianist for the Norwegian Cruise Lines.
Nick Antolini
Nick is currently living in Salmiya, Al 'Āşimah, Kuwait where he is performing and teaching music at a private international school.
Jon Barnes
Jon owns his own recording studio doing outside mixing and recording projects, writing, arranging, and composing music. Jon has also started his own website development company.
To listen to some tracks from our current PSU MuTech Students Click on the Following Link:
PSU MTech Tracks
PSU Music Technology Degree
PSU Audition and Admission Info
Studio Pictures at PSU:
Main Stage Booth
MIDI/Piano Lab
Student Project Studio
Recital Hall Booth
Studio Theatre Booth
Dr. Rik Pfenninger’s Homepage:
www.rikpmusic.com
PSU Music Tech Tutorials
PSU Online Jazz Improv Course
