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Recording
Services

What do I need to do to have my recital recorded?

Fill out a Recording Request Form and turn it in, along with any applicable fees, to Laveta Gibson in the School of Music front office (101) at least three weeks before the event. Requests made less than three weeks beforehand may not be honored and will be subject to a late fee. Forms are available in the School of Music front office (101) or online.

Fees must be paid in advance.

Where do I pick up the recording of my recital?

Copies may be picked up from the School of Music front office (101). They are typically ready one week after the performance date, longer at the end of semesters.

Can I have a demo or audition tape recorded?

Yes. You must be a student of USC and agree to adhere to University, School of Music, and studio policies. Contact the Recording engineer to schedule a session and be assigned a workstudy engineer. The School of Music charges for both studio usage (on an hourly basis) and supplies. Please note that these recordings are for demo purposes only and USC retains the rights to the recording. Check out the policies page.

Who can I contact for more information?

That's easy. Click here.

What courses are offered and when?

The USC School of Music offers a wide range of Music Engineering Technology courses covering (among other things) recording, composing with computers, synthesis, digital technology, and multimedia production. The recording course sequence begins each spring semester with MUSC 365. Check out these links: Recording courses, Computer music courses.

Who is eligible to operate USC's recording facilities?

School of Music faculty, staff, and students of recording courses.

What kind of equipment does USC's recording facility contain?

Click here for an equipment list.

Where can I find more information on the recording industry?

Check out our links page.

Does the USC School of Music have a recording degree program?

Not at the moment, but keep an eye out for future developments

The School of Music does currently offer a series of courses in recording and music technology and is well equipped with a multitrack recording studio, a computer music lab, and two electronic music studios. The six recording courses cover topics such as popular music and classical recording and mixing techniques, workstation editing, audio for video, digital audio, and surround sound. There are also four electronic music courses dealing with synthesis, sequencing, and computer music.