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LIVE SOUND

Our live sound diploma program trains the next generation of live sound engineers. McNally Smith's Midas Legend 3000 touring console and 20,000-watt EV sound-system offer a hands-on learning environment. Opportunities for students exist at world-class arenas and other live venues throughout the Twin Cities. Faculty member Peter Greenlund, whose clients include Phil Collins, Prince, Willie Nelson, and the Commodores and other McNally Smith instructors work side-by-side with students, preparing them for a career in the fast-paced world of live sound engineering.
KEY CLASSES

Sound Reinforcement
Signal flow theory is wedded to practical application for the live sound engineer. Students learn from experienced professionals, primarily on McNally Smith's 20,000-wat Midas/EV sound system.

Systems and Operations
Students study to attain the best out of any sound environment and make order out of apparent chaos.

Tour Management
Live sound operators on the road will double as tour manager, merchandiser and chief babysitter. Essential knowledge includes the ability to understand union rules, enforce contract riders, protect and transport gear and manage basic accounting.

 

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CAREERS

  • Front of House/Monitor Engineer
  • Sound Designer
  • Sound System Installation Engineer
  • Tour Manager
    Chopper Black
    From Paula Abdul to Yanni to Bobby Z and hundreds of artists in between, Chopper brings a national spotlight to McNally Smith College of Music.
  • Chopper Black
    • Chris Blood
    15 Years of experience. Musician, Studio owner, Recording Engineer, Live Sound Engineer and Studio Consultant.
  • Chris Blood
    • Tom Day
    Tom has more than 35 years of experience as a musician and an audio engineer.
  • Tom Day
    • Ricardo Ehramjian
    Ricardo has been active as a recording engineer for a variety of bands, commercials, and television spots as well as drummer and band manager for Tim Mahoney and the Blue Meenies.
  • Ricardo Ehramjian
    • Bryan Forrester
    Chair, Technology
    Bryan is the owner of Forrester Audio Networx, a production studio specializing in broadcast audio, including V/O record, music composition, sound design, and mix for radio and TV commercials.
  • Bryan Forrester
    • Peter Greenlund
    Peter has over 20 years experience in the live audio field. He has run live sound for a long list of entertainers including Willie Nelson, the Commodores, and Gladys Knight.
  • Peter Greenlund
    • Sheldon Kessel
    Sheldon's music has been played in clubs, on concert stages, and on college radio stations throughout North and South America.
  • Sheldon Kessel
    • Joseph Mabbott
    Joe’s work with national and international touring artists like Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Cloud Cult, Golden, Heiruspecs, I Self Devine, The Plastic Constellations, 5 Mile Chase, and many others has turned the Hideaway Studio into one of The Twin Cities more reputable and successful studios.
  • Joseph Mabbott
    • Scott Malchow
  • Scott Malchow
    • Craig Schlattman
    Craig has over 20 years as a director, filmmaker, DP, production sound mixer, and writer working in film in Los Angeles.
  • Craig Schlattman
    • Rob Schlette
    Rob is a Minneapolis-based recording engineer, musician, and studio owner. His client list includes major artists Chuck Berry and Seth Carlin, as well as indy favorites the Grain, J.P. Hoe, Fort Wilson Riot, and the Morning After.
  • Rob Schlette
    • David Wiens
  • David Wiens
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