Music Media program - UL Lafayette

Bachelor of Music in Music Media (BM): The Bachelor of Music degree is an intensive course of study, combining a foundation in classical or jazz music with training in music technology, production, and contemporary music. Students taking the Music Media concentration improve their performance abilities, become familiar with music theory and history, and learn to compose and arrange music. Specialized media classes in music technology, synthesis, recording techniques, editing, post production, film scoring, arranging, and music business help students develop the skills they will need to succeed in today's rapidly changing music industry. Students get extensive hands-on experience in the School of Music's well-equipped recording studio, MIDI lab, computer classroom, keyboard laboratory, Angelle Hall Auditorium, and postproduction facility. In addition we enjoy a close relationship with KRVS 88.7 fm, and collaborate on the recording of local events and use their recording facility for special projects.

Faculty

	Robert Willey (Coordinator, Media Division; music technology, synthesis, recording, postproduction, music industry, jazz combo) received a Bachelor of Artsdegree in music from the University of North Texas, a Masters Degree in Computer Music, and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Studies from the University of California, San Diego. For five years he assisted a technology and culture exchange program between CRCA/UCSD, CCRMA/Stanford University, and LIPM, a studio in Buenos Aires, after which he taught for two years in Brazil at the Federal University of Minas Gerais and Carlos Gomes Conservatory. Since arriving at UL Lafayette he has received a number of grants to build studio facilities and to do research in surround sound and spatialization, video processing, and DVD production. He has produced a DVD of zydeco music, three CDs of solo keyboard compositions, and co-wrote Louisiana Creole Fiddle and Brazilian Piano. In 2013 he received the Ray Authement Excellence in Teaching Award.
	Garth Alper, (Director, School of Music; jazz piano, arranging, film scoring) earned his baccalaureate from the State University of New York, the MA in Jazz Studies from New York University, and the Doctor of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado. His second CD, Inroads, featured his jazz piano trio and was released on the Musicians Showcase Recordings label. Dr Alper composed all of the pieces on Inroads and has received the Emerging Artist Fellowship from the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society for his work as a jazz composer and pianist. Dr. Alper has also had articles published on the subjects of postmodernism in music, jazz, blues, and music media in Popular Music and Society and the College Music Symposium.

Robert Willey (Coordinator, Media Division; music technology, synthesis, recording, postproduction, music industry, jazz combo) received a Bachelor of Artsdegree in music from the University of North Texas, a Masters Degree in Computer Music, and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Studies from the University of California, San Diego. For five years he assisted a technology and culture exchange program between CRCA/UCSD, CCRMA/Stanford University, and LIPM, a studio in Buenos Aires, after which he taught for two years in Brazil at the Federal University of Minas Gerais and Carlos Gomes Conservatory. Since arriving at UL Lafayette he has received a number of grants to build studio facilities and to do research in surround sound and spatialization, video processing, and DVD production. He has produced a DVD of zydeco music, three CDs of solo keyboard compositions, and co-wrote Louisiana Creole Fiddle and Brazilian Piano. In 2013 he received the Ray Authement Excellence in Teaching Award.

Garth Alper, (Director, School of Music; jazz piano, arranging, film scoring) earned his baccalaureate from the State University of New York, the MA in Jazz Studies from New York University, and the Doctor of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado. His second CD, Inroads, featured his jazz piano trio and was released on the Musicians Showcase Recordings label. Dr Alper composed all of the pieces on Inroads and has received the Emerging Artist Fellowship from the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society for his work as a jazz composer and pianist. Dr. Alper has also had articles published on the subjects of postmodernism in music, jazz, blues, and music media in Popular Music and Society and the College Music Symposium.

Links

Music Media productions on Vimeo

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School of Music Podcasts

Information for enrolled students - additional information

School of Music productions

Digital Spice - a DVD showcasing work done in the Media department. Let us know how we can send you a free copy!

KRVS Media - we enjoy a friendly relationship with our campus radio station

Karl Fontenot, Chief Engineer at KRVS