 Music Presentation
 Services for SU Students from the
Career Office
(GUC133)
The Bachelor of Arts in Music is designed for students who wish to
combine the study of music with other interests in a vibrant liberal
arts environment. The program provides an extraordinarily broad range of
study options so that students enjoy the flexibility to pursue varied
interests. In order that career choices are expanded and not limited,
the degree program is divided into a menu of four diverse study
"tracks." A "track" is a particular study program within the overall
degree requirements
Degree Tracks
 Bachelor
of Arts in Music - Music Technology
This track is designed to give students a basic foundation in music
production to prepare them for a variety of careers within the music
technology industry. This is a professional degree track that provides
general education as a foundation coupled with a traditional music
background and an emphasis in music production. Eight Semester Plan
The traditional Bachelor of Arts curriculum is designed to provide a
broad-based knowledge of all aspects of music history, theory,
performance and pedagogy for students seeking a general understanding of
music to compliment a career in any profession. Eight Semester Plan
Bachelor
of Arts in Music - Vocal Performance
This track is designed for students who aspire to careers in
performance, whether as a soloist or as a member of a performance
ensemble. Eight Semester Plan
Bachelor
of Arts in Music - Instrumental Performance
This track is designed for students who aspire to careers in
performance, whether as concert soloists or as members of performance
ensembles. Eight Semester Plan
Bachelor
of Arts in Music/Teacher Certification
The teacher certification program is designed for students who wish to
pursue careers in music education in a classroom setting and seeks to
equip students to meet certification requirements in the public schools.
This is a state-approved degree program for the state of Maryland. Eight
Semester Plan
What
Can I do With a Major in Music?
Music
Technology Jobs:
-Music Production/Engineering -Degrees and specializations in
this area allow individuals to work in the recording/media side of the
music industry:
-Acousticians/Acoustic Consultants: Work with builders and other
specialists to determine/design the sound field properties of a given
room or area
-Audio Engineer: Work with the recording of music: microphone
placement, mixing, re-mixing, etc.
-Audio Producers: Usually have oversight of the entire recording
process for any given recording session
-Audio Technicians (assistants): Work side-by-side with the audio
engineers
-Electronic Engineer/Computer Engineer Sound Specialists: These
positions will require degrees in mechanical/electrical/computer
engineering and get to develop and work with the latest music production
technology equipment and gear
-Multimedia Specialist/Developer: Work with the digitization of
recorded media for anything from internet usage to video and film usage
-Post Production Sound Engineer: A specific type of sound
engineer that works with sound recordings after the recording process is
finished
-Software Designer: Design software with regard to the various
music applications and music related computer needs (degrees and/or
proficiency in computer programming will also be required)
-Teach music related technology programs/courses at the private,
public, or College/University level with the appropriate degrees
 Music
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Resume #1
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Cxxxxx Fxxxxxxxx
123, Exxxxx Street
Boston, MA, 01234
(123) 456 789
Rr22222@salisbury.edu
__________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVE
To participate in various musical settings as a drummer/vocalist and to
perform and record my own original material.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
May 2009
Major: Music/Minor: Communication Arts
Overall GPA: 3.3/4.0
Fulton School of Liberal Arts
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
■ Worked three to four nights per week to help finance education
HIGHLIGHTS
Played piano for school band; Performed in annual Christmas concert to
benefit the homeless;
Served as Resident Assistant for Freshman Dormitory for two consecutive
years; Organized student activities and field trips; Managed
$500/semester budget.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
● Broad based knowledge and comprehensive academic training in music for
13 years in jazz, rock, pop, Latin and classical music.
● Principle instrument: Drums with expertise on piano, guitar, voice;
songwriting: words and music.
● Strong grounding in harmony and theory.
● Experience in performance and recording both in the U.S. and Puerto
Rico.
● Own copyright on 25 original pieces of Rock Memorabilia.
● Bilingual: Spanish and English, verbal, written, reading, musical.
● Sat on jury for Spin Digest's International Songwriting Contest, July
2007.
● Appeared and played drums in rock video for famous Puerto Rican group,
Los Hombres Guapos, Christmas 2008.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Assistant Editor, Present The "Record" Record, New York, NY
2007-2008
● Served as assistant at this up-and-coming monthly chronicle of rock
music's early years. Selected feature artists for impending issues,
conducted interviews, researched backgrounds, and assisted in editing
final product.
Weekly Performer, The Salmon Run, New York, NY Summers 2006-present
● Acquired weekly performance slot at this star-studded night club.
Played one hour set, opening for such bands as The Dead Onions, Pain
Cave, and Burnt Retina.
Resume #2
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resume
Cxxxxl Fxxxx
123, Ellis Street
Hollywood, CA, 01234
(123) 456 7899
ra4455@gmail.com
_____________________________________________________________________________
PROFILE OBJECTIVE
Seeking an opportunity to showcase talent as a drummer/vocalist and
entertain the audiences.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Learned various type of music for eight years such as classical, rock,
jazz, pop and Latin.
• Avid drummer and also expert in guitar, piano and vocals.
• Worked as Member of Jury for American Songwriting Show on Sony TV in
2007.
• Possess strong knowledge of theory and harmony.
• Performed on drums for Magnetic Lights band for its tour to USA and
Spain in 2008.
• Own rights of 20 tracks of rock music.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts
May 2008
Major: Music-Track: Instrumental Performance
Composite GPA: 3.5/4.0
Endicott School of Liberal Arts
Hollywood Academy of Music, Hollywood, CA
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Assistant Editor, CAPITOL RECORDS INC. Fall 2007-Present
• Provided assistance in editing the monthly historical musical of jazz
music's early years.
• Involved in administrative procedures like hiring new artist and
feature artists for impending tasks.
Weekly Performer, EL FLORIDITA
2006-Present
Los Angeles, CA
• Received an opportunity to perform on weekly basis at a splendid night
club.
• Performed for one hour for various bands like Shadow Lights, Kings &
Queens and The Stone Age.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
→ Serve as member of college music band as a piano player.
→ Performed at a Hollywood Academy school charity event to help
physically impaired student.
→ Worked as Resident Assistant for Freshman Residence Hall for two
years.
→ Arranged orientation trips and activity programs for incoming student.
→ Controlled the $2000 orientation budget for student activities.
→ Acquired experience of performing as well as recording at school
functions that included Fashion Show, Residence Hall programs,
University Christmas party, etc.
Resume#3
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technology resume
Dxxxxxxx Lxxxxx
1234 West 57th Street ∙ North Hollywood, CA ∙ (123) 456-7890 ∙ xxx34567@yahoo.com
_____________________________________________________________________________
Objective
To pursue the field of music technology and enhance my skills and gain
knowledge in all aspects of this field.
Qualifications Summary
Excellent working knowledge in the setup of audio equipment: 8 and
12-channel soundboards, amplifiers, microphones, loudspeakers, and
related technology. Internet proficient, Pro Tools experience, basic
knowledge of recording studio operations, television news broadcasting
experience, audio encoding/decoding, multi-track board operation, music
production, engineering, CD production.
Education
∙ Bachelor of Arts May, 2009
Major: Music/Track: Music Technology
Montgomery College, Montgomery, CA
∙ Associate Degree in Music May 2007
Sound Master Audio/Video Institute
North Hollywood, NY
Professional Experience
Audio/Visual Technician May 2004 - Dec. 2009
Elite Audio Visual Multimedia, Inc., North Hollywood, CA
∙ Responsibilities included: Coordinating equipment operation
with material presented by customers according to the speaker's
instructions, setting up and maintaining audio/visual equipment for
various meetings and special events at universities, hotels and other
institutions of the metropolitan area. Understanding of music recording
and audio for film and television, tape machine alignment, surround
sound, digital audio/MIDI, recording, synchronization, sequencing for
music programming and automation, non-linear recording, editing and
mixing.
Transfer Engineer
Jan. 2006 - April 2008
Chase Productions, Burbank, NJ
∙ Responsibilities included: Transferring various optical, mag
film elements, analog/digital audio & video tape and hard disk files to
either 35mm magnetic stock, analog & digital audio tape or hard disk,
and processing and remastering soundtracks real time to Archival/Printmaster
specs as required using digital and analog processing equipment.
Activities
Relay for Life-Montgomery College Chapter Leader
Oct 2008- May 2009
Montgomery College Event Services-Montgomery College Jan 2008-Jan 2010
Summer Orientation Program, Peer Leader, Montgomery
College Fall 2008
Music Graduates Career Path
Work History-May1998 Bachelor of Arts-Vocal
Performance
 Bank
of America
Vice President, Brand Manager - Europe Card Services
November 2007 - May 2008
Chester, North West, United Kingdom
Description: Brand Manager - Europe Card Services
Job Functions: Advertising; Brand Management;
Creative/Design/Multimedia; Interactive Media; Management; Marketing;
Product Management; Project Management; Public Relations; Risk
Management/Assessment
Industries: Finance/Banking - Other
Bank
of America
Vice President, Department Manager - UK Customer Assistance
November 2006 - October 2007
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Description: Collections call centre manager - UK Customer Assistance
(Europe Card Services)
Job Functions: Conflict Resolution; Customer Service; International;
Management; Operations; Quality Control/Assurance; Reporting; Risk
Management/Assessment
Industries: Finance/Banking - Other
Bank
of America
Department Manager - UK Customer Assistance
November 2006 - October 2007
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Description: Collections call centre manager - UK Customer Assistance
(Europe Card Services)
Job Functions: Conflict Resolution; Customer Service; International;
Management; Operations; Quality Control/Assurance; Reporting; Risk
Management/Assessment
Industries: Finance/Banking - Other
Bank
of America
Vice President, Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer - Ireland Card
Services
May 2006 - October 2006
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Description: Assisted COO of Ireland Card Services with activities
related to the Bank of America-MBNA merger
Job Functions: Administration; Administrative/Support Services; Event
Planning; International; Management; Operations; Project Management;
Public Relations; Reporting
Industries: Finance/Banking - Other
Bank
of America
Vice President, Co-brand Product Manager - US Card Services
January 2004 - April 2006
Charlotte, North Carolina
Description: Partnership marketing account manager and product manager -
Choice Hotels International relationship
Job Functions: Account Management/Planning; Advertising;
Creative/Design/Multimedia; Customer Service; Event Planning;
Management; Marketing; Product Management; Project Management; Research
Industries: Finance/Banking - Other
Bank
of America
Assistant Vice President, Specialty Products Manager - Small Business
Card
January 2003 - December 2003
Charlotte, North Carolina
Description: Product manager for all co-branded credit cards, as well as
for the secured credit card product and the SBA Government Guaranteed
card
Job Functions: Account Management/Planning; Advertising;
Creative/Design/Multimedia; Customer Service; Event Planning;
Management; Marketing; Product Management; Project Management; Research
Industries: Finance/Banking - Other
Bank
One/First USA
Credit Card Officer, Product Manager - Consumer Product Management
July 2002 - January 2003
Wilmington, Delaware
Description: New product development for large co-brand partnerships,
including The Walt Disney Company(R) and Starbucks Coffee Company(R)
Job Functions: Creative/Design/Multimedia; Event Planning; Interactive
Media; Marketing; Operations; Product Management; Project Management;
Public Relations; Research
Industries: Finance/Banking - Other
Bank
One/First USA
Segment Manager - Segment Strategy
October 2001 - July 2002
Wilmington, Delaware
Description: Marketing strategies for under-served market segments
(students, Hispanics, etc)
Job Functions: Advertising; Brand Management;
Creative/Design/Multimedia; Management; Marketing; Operations; Project
Management; Research
Industries: Finance/Banking - Other
Bank
One/First USA
Internet Channel Manager - eBusiness & Bank Product Strategy Group
July 2000 - October 2001
Wilmington, Delaware
Description: Research, recommendation and implementation of innovative
payments products for online transactions
Job Functions: Interactive Media; Marketing; Operations; Production;
Project Management; Reporting; Research; Risk Management/Assessment; Web
Development
Industries: Finance/Banking - Other
Cross
Country Bank
Marketing Project Coordinator - Acquisitions Direct Mail
November 1999 - July 2000
Wilmington, Delaware
Description: Developed and implemented testing strategies and objectives
for direct response marketing campaigns
Job Functions: Account Management/Planning; Creative/Design/Multimedia;
Database Management; Marketing; Operations; Product Management;
Production; Project Management; Reporting
Industries: Finance/Banking - Other
Opera
Company of Philadelphia
Marketing Coordinator
August 1998 - November 1999
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Description: Multiple duties with annual subscription campaigns, direct
mail campaigns, advertising placements, box office assistance, and
special programs such as the Junior Opera Guild
Job Functions: Administration; Advertising; Creative/Design/Multimedia;
Customer Service; Database Management; Event Planning; Marketing; Public
Relations; Sales; Writing
Industries: Arts & Entertainment - Performing Arts
Boston
Lyric Opera
Office Manager/Assistant to Finance & Administration Department
June 1998 - August 1998
Boston, Massachusetts
Description: Managed daily deposits and disbursements, as well as daily
office operations (reception, conference room scheduling, main phone
line, office supplies, managed incoming and outgoing mail)
Job Functions: Administrative/Support Services; Bookkeeping; Customer
Service; Finance
Industries: Arts & Entertainment - Performing Arts
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