Dear Colleagues,
The University of Colorado Denver’s Master of Science in Recording Arts (MSRA) program is welcoming applications for Fall 2026 from Dec 1, 2025, through May 1, 2026. Graduate fellows who complete a “Graduate Pedagogy” course with excellent performance in their first year will be offered adjunct professorships from the second year of their studies and beyond. Internal/external funding is available. Please see below for more details.
To apply, please visit: https://artsandmedia.ucdenver.edu/areas-of-study/music-entertainment-industry/recording-arts/recording-arts-ms
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly if you have any questions. Please help spread the word!
Thanks and happy holiday season!
Jiayue Cecilia Wu
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M.S. in Recording Arts (emphasis 1 on Recording Engineering, and emphasis 2 on Music Technology)
University of Colorado Denver’s College of Arts and Media invites applications for our Master of Science in Recording Arts (MSRA) program. MSRA offers teachings and research training in all aspects of recorded music and sound art, including recording, sampling, mixing, mastering, production, sound design, composition, sequencing, calibration, live sound reinforcement, network audio technology, post-production, and game audio. The program refines student skills in analog and digital music techniques, aesthetics, surround sound, digital signal processing, automated mixing, synchronization, stereo imaging, monitoring, mastering, Foley, adaptive audio, and post-production.
Thanks and happy holiday season!
Jiayue Cecilia Wu
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M.S. in Recording Arts (emphasis 1 on Recording Engineering, and emphasis 2 on Music Technology)
University of Colorado Denver’s College of Arts and Media invites applications for our Master of Science in Recording Arts (MSRA) program. MSRA offers teachings and research training in all aspects of recorded music and sound art, including recording, sampling, mixing, mastering, production, sound design, composition, sequencing, calibration, live sound reinforcement, network audio technology, post-production, and game audio. The program refines student skills in analog and digital music techniques, aesthetics, surround sound, digital signal processing, automated mixing, synchronization, stereo imaging, monitoring, mastering, Foley, adaptive audio, and post-production.
CU Denver’s College of Arts and Media recognizes the need for pedagogy, industry-oriented, and research-based graduate degrees. Our program considers the students’ interests and prepares them best to meet their career goals.
Pedagogy is synonymous with teaching, and this program includes a survey of available resources for audio education explicitly. The curriculum offers an interdisciplinary approach, including physics, acoustics, audio engineering, music, broadcast, medicine, psychology, multimedia, theatre, and film/game/video. The program emphasizes music technology innovation, design, and research/teaching methods development. Working with influential faculty mentors, students are prepared for professional portfolios, networking, and the possibility of entering into a doctoral program through specialized research, creative work, and practical experience in the vibrant arts and cultural scene of the Rocky Mountains Region.
CU Denver’s Master of Science in Recording Arts has the only pedagogy track in the nation. This graduate degree is designed to:
- Prepare students for careers in audio applications for the fields of mass communications, education, arts, and the entertainment industries.
- Help audio professionals advance their careers.
- Help to prepare music educators for the future.
- Help to prepare music researchers for the future.
Program Features:
· Graduate Pedagogy courses and seminars, offered by Focus Press’ best-selling textbook writer, Sam McGuire.
· Courses in advanced recording, production, and mastering techniques, offered by Ableton and Avid Certified Trainer, recording, mixing, and mastering engineer Lorne Bregitzer, who has worked with many major labels and independent artists in the studio, including Eminem, D’Angelo, Blue Traveler, and TV on the Radio.
· Courses in computer music research, multimedia composition, sonic meditation, and digital musical instrument design, offered by award-winning researcher Jiayue Cecilia Wu
· Courses in advanced post-production, surround sound, and media sound production, offered by multiple Emmy-award-winning and Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) Golden Reel Award-winning faculty, David Bondelevitch, along with John Broaddus and Alex Thomen.
· Courses in Ambisonics, HRTF, and Dolby Atmos training. Two Dolby Atmos 360-degree studios are located on campus and are free for student access. The course content is tightly connected with the most current industry standards.
· A total of 7 well-equipped, state-of-the-art recording studios, with surround Genelec speakers configured with Ambisonics and DolbyAtmos capacities, solid-state mixing consoles, and historically valued modular synth systems.
· Courses in game audio, using Unreal, FMOD, Wwise, Chunity, Unity, and Blender.
· Excellent thesis portfolio projects will be exhibited at Downtown Denver’s Emmanuel Gallery and Denver Performing Arts Complex
· Two-year, 34-credit degree program
· Two-year, 34-credit degree program
. Diverse, underrepresented, and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply
· International students are encouraged to apply
Financing Opportunities: We offer adjunct professorships to second-year graduate students who have completed the “graduate pedagogy” course in their first year and demonstrated their ability to teach. This formal adjunct professor position's salary is competitive and pays off tuition. Internal and external funding opportunities are also available for competitive applicants. Please contact Cecilia Wu for more info.
Requirements: Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in music, audio engineering, or/and related fields in media arts, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 (Fall admission, priority consideration will be given to applicants who submit their materials by April 1, 2026). Applications and supporting admission credentials will be accepted on a rolling basis until the class capacity is filled.
Additional information is found at: https://artsandmedia.ucdenver.edu/areas-of-study/music-entertainment-industry/recording-arts/recording-arts-ms
To apply, please visit https://artsandmedia.ucdenver.edu/areas-of-study/music-entertainment-industry/recording-arts/recording-arts-ms/recording-arts-ms-how-to-apply
For general questions about the Office of Graduate Education, contact us at email: graduateeducation@ucdenver.edu
If you have any specific inquiries or questions, please contact:
Michael M. Kocet, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Chancellor for Graduate Education, at michael.kocet@ucdenver.edu.
https://www.ucdenver.edu/international-admissions - Early admission can be made due to international students' VISA needs.
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