MUSIC AND SOUND

On stage or in the studio, whether you’re a composer, instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, or live-sound engineer, the world of music and sound offers career paths that align with your passions. Music and sound exist at the intersection of art, science, and technology, and now more than ever, this industry is hungry for professionals who understand the processes behind writing, performing, and recording music.

Columbia’s music and audio programs complement one another, as students collaborate on projects that transcend musical styles and genres. Audio students create, record, and manipulate sound and learn audio theories and practices, while music students focus on theory, composition, improvisation, arranging, technology, history, analysis, and aural skills.

And the results are harmonious.

Charlie Curtis-Beard ’19 Lincoln, NE

#2 Music School for Composing for Film and TV according to 2021 Hollywood Reporter rankings.

“Columbia has so many great resources. You could edit sound and do voice-overs and use industry-standard software and studios.” With more than 1.5M TikTok followers, Charlie Curtis-Beard’s music is getting attention. Follow him at @charliecurtisb