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BA Music Production

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

BA Music Production is an Albright co-major focused on audio mixing, mastering, music technology, and production practice

Coursework includes Music Business, Introduction to Music Technology, Recording Technology, Sound Design for Visual Media, Mixing & Mastering, Music Production, and Senior Seminar

Applied music participation can include Commercial Music Workshop, Rap Collective, or applied lessons in Music Production

Performance & Productions

Students apply production skills through experiential learning labs, commercial music ensembles, and Albright's student-run Lion Records

The shared Music Industry Studies environment connects producers with student artists, theatre collaborations, game/simulation projects, and regional arts organizations

Professional Development

Training supports beatmaking, electronic music, recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, and contemporary music production careers

Students can pair the co-major with complementary fields through Albright's interdisciplinary co-major model

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.05

Admit rate

76%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$31,955

Before aid

Average net price

$20,024

After aid

Academic Investment · albright.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 11, 7:56 PM

Program Highlights

Training

BA Music Production is an Albright co-major focused on audio mixing, mastering, music technology, and production practice

Coursework includes Music Business, Introduction to Music Technology, Recording Technology, Sound Design for Visual Media, Mixing & Mastering, Music Production, and Senior Seminar

Applied music participation can include Commercial Music Workshop, Rap Collective, or applied lessons in Music Production

Performance & Productions

Students apply production skills through experiential learning labs, commercial music ensembles, and Albright's student-run Lion Records

The shared Music Industry Studies environment connects producers with student artists, theatre collaborations, game/simulation projects, and regional arts organizations

Professional Development

Training supports beatmaking, electronic music, recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, and contemporary music production careers

Students can pair the co-major with complementary fields through Albright's interdisciplinary co-major model

Program Highlights

Training

BA Music Production is an Albright co-major focused on audio mixing, mastering, music technology, and production practice

Coursework includes Music Business, Introduction to Music Technology, Recording Technology, Sound Design for Visual Media, Mixing & Mastering, Music Production, and Senior Seminar

Applied music participation can include Commercial Music Workshop, Rap Collective, or applied lessons in Music Production

Performance & Productions

Students apply production skills through experiential learning labs, commercial music ensembles, and Albright's student-run Lion Records

The shared Music Industry Studies environment connects producers with student artists, theatre collaborations, game/simulation projects, and regional arts organizations

Professional Development

Training supports beatmaking, electronic music, recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, and contemporary music production careers

Students can pair the co-major with complementary fields through Albright's interdisciplinary co-major model

Key Info

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International applicants (Fall entry)Jul 1, 2027

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Music Industry Studies · albright.edu

Submission Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Transcript (Required)

Submit an official high school transcript with the university application

Essay / Writing Sample (Optional)

Essay, writing sample, or personal statement

Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

Teacher recommendation and/or completed secondary school report from a guidance counselor

Music Industry Studies · albright.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or Albright's first-year application

No separate audition or portfolio is required for admission to the major/co-major

Optional Talent Award review is separate from admission and requires a completed Albright admission application first

Enrollment

Fall and spring enrollment available

International admission requires TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, or ACT scores

Admission Pathway

Music Production is offered as a co-major and minor

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or interview is required for Music Production admission

Students are admitted through the standard Albright application process

Admission questions: admission@albright.edu or 610-921-7700

Scholarship Info

Talent Award

Optional Music Production Talent Award review is separate from admission and based on an online portfolio adjudicated by Music Department faculty

Applicants must submit a complete Albright admission application before sending portfolio materials

Talent Awards are $2,000 per year, and students may receive up to two awards

Portfolio Materials

Submit at least four music production samples

Valid repertoire may include DJ mixtapes, beat tapes, remixes, studio recordings of electronic music, synthesizer patches, or production sample packs

Styles may include hip-hop, house, techno, trap, EDM, ambient, trance, experimental, and related genres

Rappers may also review the Vocal and Instrumental Performance Talent Award criteria

Evaluation

Composition: musical content is composed and arranged according to genre standards

Recording: audio is clear and free of background noise, clipping, and digital artifacts

Mix: track volume, frequencies, stereo width, and effects are balanced

Mastering: playback and loudness are comparable to similar pieces

Renewal

Award recipients participate in the Albright Rap Collective and help support artists associated with Lion Records

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.05

Admit rate

76%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$31,955

Before aid

Average net price

$20,024

After aid

Academic Investment · albright.edu College Scorecard

Training

BA Music Production is an Albright co-major focused on audio mixing, mastering, music technology, and production practice

Coursework includes Music Business, Introduction to Music Technology, Recording Technology, Sound Design for Visual Media, Mixing & Mastering, Music Production, and Senior Seminar

Applied music participation can include Commercial Music Workshop, Rap Collective, or applied lessons in Music Production

Performance & Productions

Students apply production skills through experiential learning labs, commercial music ensembles, and Albright's student-run Lion Records

The shared Music Industry Studies environment connects producers with student artists, theatre collaborations, game/simulation projects, and regional arts organizations

Professional Development

Training supports beatmaking, electronic music, recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, and contemporary music production careers

Students can pair the co-major with complementary fields through Albright's interdisciplinary co-major model

Updated Sep 11, 7:56 PM