Master of Music in Music Technology - Performance Technology Emphasis Online
This unique, fully online degree program will enable working musicians to master the technology and techniques used to create music and audio for use in video, film and TV production.
Program Overview
Discover SUU's online Master of Music in Music Technology - Performance Technology Emphasis program
This unique, fully online degree program will enable working musicians to master the technology and techniques used to create music and audio for use in video, film, TV production, and more. The Master of Music in Music Technology – Performance Technology Emphasis is taught by a faculty of accomplished music professionals and is designed to give you the tools and knowledge you need to maximize your reach and employability as a musician, technician, producer or educator.
Study a variety of topics related to live sound and concert production—including sound reinforcement, concert promotion, budgeting and legal issues—and gain familiarity with music technology tools, platforms and services used by the modern music entrepreneur. Throughout this hands-on program, you will collaborate with a community of highly engaged and motivated peers and faculty committed to high-level learning. Prepare to graduate with a solid music portfolio to help you stand out in the music industry.
You will also complete a capstone project demonstrating mastery and synthesis of skills gained in the program and how those can be applied to artistic/professional experience and ambitions.
In this program, you will:
- Gain proficiency in digital music notation software; essential concepts include template creation, note entry, changing meter, clefs and keys, part polyphony, preparation for publishing, and methods for exporting files
- Explore techniques used in the creation of audio and video for use in social media including how to use social media outlets as a tool for promotion, and the monetization of channels and accounts
- Study the creation of realistic, electronically produced mockups of orchestral compositions and make an in-depth study of sample-based virtual instruments and their manipulation through MIDI
- Gain proficiency in digital music notation software; essential concepts include template creation, note entry, changing meter, clefs and keys, part polyphony, preparation for publishing, and methods for exporting files
- Explore techniques used in the creation of audio and video for use in social media including how to use social media outlets as a tool for promotion, and the monetization of channels and accounts
- Study the creation of realistic, electronically produced mockups of orchestral compositions and make an in-depth study of sample-based virtual instruments and their manipulation through MIDI
This program prepares you for roles such as:
- Music Producer
- Music Director
- Keyboard and Studio Recording Specialist
- Technical Sound Designer
- Studio Engineer
- Music Producer
- Music Director
- Keyboard and Studio Recording Specialist
- Technical Sound Designer
- Studio Engineer
Accreditation
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Also available:
SUU offers several areas of emphasis in our Music Technology online degree programs. View all of our areas of emphasis here.
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Accreditation
Southern Utah University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).*
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Tuition
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SUU offers students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition, which includes all fees.
Tuition Breakdown
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.M.M.T. – Performance Technology Emphasis | $438 | $1,314 | $13,140 |
Tuition Breakdown
Calendar
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The M.M. Music Technology – Performance Technology Emphasis is delivered in a 100 percent online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.
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| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/8/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/23/25 |
| Spring II | 2/24/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/19/25 | 2/24/25 | 4/20/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/12/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/30/25 | 8/17/25 |
| Fall I | 8/27/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/22/25 | 8/27/25 | 10/14/25 |
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Admissions
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At SUU, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the M.M. Music Technology – Performance Technology Emphasis online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. Requirements include:
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- 3.0 GPA*
- Portfolio Samples
*Students with a minimum GPA of 2.7 overall or in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate may be considered for conditional admission but will not be eligible for graduate assistantships. Additionally, conditional admission is no guarantee of subsequent full admission.
A bachelor's degree is required; a bachelor's degree in music is preferred or the applicant must show equivalent experience within their resume and music portfolio.
Cumulative GPA requirement
Cumulative undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 or in the last 60 credit hours (whichever is higher).
Portfolio samples
Audio or video recording samples showing current skill level as a performer, composer and/or technologist as links to SoundCloud, YouTube or other acceptable media pages (submitted through online application).
Transcripts
Please submit official transcripts from the college/university in which a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution was obtained.
- Transcript Assist - We can help you obtain your transcript at no cost! Simply give us permission by filling out the Transcript Assist form in your application. Once your application is submitted, we’ll request your transcript and notify you when it arrives. Please note that we only request the transcript for your highest earned degree. We can obtain transcripts from institutions that are part of the Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse networks, which includes most schools. Check their websites to see if your college is a member. If your institution is not affiliated, you’ll need to submit your transcript to SUU yourself.
- Applicants who have graduated from SUU do not need to submit a transcript
- International transcripts must include a transcript evaluation from a third-party service such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) or WES showing that the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree
Official transcripts must be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:
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Admissions Office
Southern Utah University
PO Box 8008
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Courses
These are the topics you will study in our online M.M. Music Technology - Performance Technology Emphasis program
The M.M. Music Technology – Performance Technology Emphasis online curriculum is comprised of 10 courses (30 credit hours) including 18 credit hours of core courses and 12 credit hours in your selected area of emphasis.
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