Press Releases 2007

CONTACT:  Jana Marcus, Marketing & Communications
(831) 479-5744
jamarcus [at] cabrillo.edu

July 16, 2007

Cabrillo College Announces New Music Technology Program
And Naming Rights by Universal Audio of the New Recording Studios

APTOS, CA—On Friday July 13, Cabrillo College announced the development of the new Music Technology and Recording Arts Program, as well as the sponsorship by Universal Audio of one of the main recording studios in the new Arts Education Classrooms Complex.  Dr. Brian King, President of Cabrillo College, welcomed Matt Ward, President of Universal Audio, a leader in the recording equipment industry, to a morning reception and a hard-hat walk through of the facilities. King, accompanied by Dan Martinez, Dean of Visual, Applied and Performing Arts, and James Durland, the music instructor who spearheaded the endeavor, were on hand to thank Universal Audio for their gift of cash and equipment of $10,000 to name a recording studio after the company in the Arts Education Classrooms Complex.

 “We are very excited to provide support for the new recording facility and upcoming recording program,” says Bill Putnum, Owner of Universal Audio.  “Cabrillo has a long history and has been a vital part of the music community in Santa Cruz and beyond. We feel that the new facility will serve an important function in providing educational opportunities in the area of media production.”

Naming of the new studios is just part of the excitement swirling around the development of the new Music Technology and Recording Arts Certificate and A.A. degree program, due to be offered by fall 2008, in the new facility.   The two-year A.A. program will be designed to produce professional-level producers, engineers and musicians, while completing the academic requirements for transfer to higher education institutions as music majors and for general education.  Students will be instructed in the state-of-the arts facility to produce projects at music industry standards.  Students will also study music theory, piano, song writing, music appreciation and participate in performing groups.  Workshop seminars will also be offered that will feature guest instructors with an emphasis on current music technology trends. Some of these exciting offerings have already been available to students as part of the CabrilloArts Summer Workshops.  This summer features “Music and Computers: Reason”, which explores composing music electronically. For more information please contact cabrilloarts.org or 831/479-6343

Cabrillo College is a leading California community college serving Santa Cruz County with locations in Aptos, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. It is ranked #1 in transfers to UC Santa Cruz. Founded in 1959, the college offers over 100 academic and career technology programs that serve multiple educational goals such as A.A. and A.S. degrees, certificates of proficiency, skills certificates, transfer to 4-year institutions or for lifelong learning and personal enrichment. Our mission is to enhance the intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of our diverse community by assisting all students in their quest for lifelong learning and success in an ever-changing world.

Universal Audio, a Santa Cruz based company, recognized as the leaders in vintage audio DSP modeling as well as true analog classics. Universal Audio offers a full range of audio production hardware and software products that have won the hearts and ears of producers and engineers worldwide.

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