LAMAR STATE COLLEGE-PORT ARTHUR COMMERCIAL MUSIC PROGRAM

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NEWS & HAPPENINGS

Welcome to Commercial Music at Lamar State College - Port Arthur!

LAST CHANCE TO AUDITION FOR FALL SEMESTER!

The last set of audition dates have been set for JULY 22nd, 23rd, and 24th to major in Commercial Music Performance on Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Piano, or Vocals. Auditions will be held at the Performing Arts Center on campus. This is the last opportunity to audition for the Fall semester so call now at 409.984.6520 to schedule your audition. For information regarding what you need to prepare, please click on "Audition Information for Performance Majors" at the bottom of the page.

New Degree in Commercial Music Performance!

Lamar State College-Port Arthur Commercial Music Department is proud to announce the offering of an Associate of Arts Degree in COMMERCIAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE with a specialty in SESSION MUSIC, beginning in the Fall of 2008. This opportunity is open to musicians and vocalists. If you have pretty good chops on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, or you sing up a storm, this may be the opportunity you've been seeking! Call 409.984.6520 for more information.(Admission by audition only - See "audition information for performance majors" link at bottom of home page)

LSC-PA Studio Facilities Offer Multiple Platforms

It is primary to our mission here at LSC-PA that our students graduate into the real world with hands-on knowledge of a wide variety of recording platforms. Studio A is oufitted with a Mac-based Pro Tools and Nuendo control. Studio B offers PC-based Pro Tools and Cubase 4. Studio C avails our students to 10 IMac workstations with Pro Tools LE. Finally, Analog has joined the family of LSC-PA Recording Studio platforms with the addition of a MCI-JH24 Analog 24 Track Tape Recorder, a MCI-Autolocator III, and a Peavy AMR 1600 Audio Console. Students now have the opportunity to learn how to record by tape, and digitally via Pro Tools (both Mac and PC), Nuendo, and Cubase 4.

Aaron Horne Joins Commercial Music Faculty

We are proud to announce the addition of Aaron Horne to our full-time Commercial Music faculty! Aaron comes to us with a long list of credits as an Audio Engineer, Editor, Sound Designer, and Film Composer. We are thrilled to have Aaron on board!

If you are looking for a career in the music industry you’ve come the right place! We will provide you with the tools and training you need to succeed!

Unique Environment

Located in the heart of Southeast Texas – a vibrant music community with a long and continued tradition of producing top name artists, songwriters, and producers.

Outstanding Curriculum

Full degree and certificate programs inCommercial Music with an emphasis in Recording Arts/ Audio Engineering in addition to one of the few Recording Session Musician degree programs in the country

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Multiple studios with the latest and highest quality hardware and software, brand new piano labs and midi labs, comfortable classrooms and rehearsal rooms, all nestled in a brand new six million dollar Performing Arts Center.

Caring and Experienced Faculty

Full-time faculty with an accumulation of many years of impressive credits in the music industry, as well as higher education - who take a sincere interest in students by providing the individual attention they need.

Audition and Interview Information

All interested candidates for Commercial Music, both for sound technology and music performance, are asked to interview, either in person or by phone. Commercial Music Performance majors (musicians) must also audition on premise.

You can find out more about our Commercial Music programs by exploring this website. If you'd like more general information about Lamar State College - Port Arthur, please visit this page.