Ron H. Marschall

Residential Faculty - Music Industry Studies

Program Director :

Music and Dance

Office: MU 43 - Room: MU8

480-461-7389

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
    By appointment

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

MUC110 Music Business: Marketing and Monetization 3 Credits

Designed to provide an overview of the marketing and monetization of music. Topics include music label operations; contracts; marketing, promotion, and merchandising; agents, managers, and attorneys; concert promotion and touring; and unions and guilds.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15693
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Class Started

MUC191 Electronic Music I 3 Credits

An introduction to creating music with computers, utilizing the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) protocol, synthesizers, digital audio software/hardware, and MIDI controllers. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13895
Dobson Campus

ST28 104

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
1:30 PM – 3:10 PM

Closed

MUC192 Electronic Music II 3 Credits

Continued study of creating music with computers, utilizing the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) configurations, audio editing, and music software/hardware at the intermediate level. Emphasis on more complex configurations and their applications in compositions.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC191.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15703
Dobson Campus

ST28 104

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM

Class Started

MUC196 Studio Music Recording II 3 Credits

Emphasis on signal-processing equipment, mixing consoles, and advanced musical recording session procedures, production, and engineering. Includes mix-down and resultant master tape of a musical recording session.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195 or MUC195AA.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
34196
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
10:30 AM – 12:35 PM

Class Started

MUC281 Electronic Music III 3 Credits

Continued study of the production of music using electronic processes. Emphasis on more complex configurations and their applications in live performance or studio use.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC192.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16111
Dobson Campus

ST28 104

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM

Class Started

MUC297AA Audio Production Internship 1 Credits

Music Internship work experience in a business or industry. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit.

Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15421
Dobson Campus

Online Course

Independent Study
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 15421 Students may contact instructor at: ron.marschall@mesacc.edu

MUC298AA Special Projects 1 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14666
Dobson Campus

TBA

Independent Study
Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 14666 Students may contact instructor at: ron.marschall@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2024

MUC296WA Cooperative Education 1 Credits

Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students.

Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14665
Dobson Campus

SD Instructor Office

Field Based
Lab
09/11/2024 – 10/11/2024

Class Ended

Notes: Class 14665 For enrollment permission, please contact Dzintra Malins at: dzintra.malins@mesacc.edu or call the Music Department office at 480-461-7575.

Spring 2025

MUC109 Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright 3 Credits

Designed to provide an overview of content creation and copyright considerations within the Music Industry. Topics include songwriting and music creation, copyright, publishing and licensing, studio production, media applications of music, business ownership and operations, and emerging technologies.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32178
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

8 of 20
Seats Available

MUC191 Electronic Music I 3 Credits

An introduction to creating music with computers, utilizing the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) protocol, synthesizers, digital audio software/hardware, and MIDI controllers. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28733
Dobson Campus

ST28 104

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
1:30 PM – 3:10 PM

Open

8 of 15
Seats Available

MUC192 Electronic Music II 3 Credits

Continued study of creating music with computers, utilizing the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) configurations, audio editing, and music software/hardware at the intermediate level. Emphasis on more complex configurations and their applications in compositions.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC191.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28735
Dobson Campus

ST28 104

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

MUC281 Electronic Music III 3 Credits

Continued study of the production of music using electronic processes. Emphasis on more complex configurations and their applications in live performance or studio use.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC192.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28810
Dobson Campus

ST28 104

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

MUC297AA Audio Production Internship 1 Credits

Music Internship work experience in a business or industry. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit.

Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26751
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Field Based
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

6 of 10
Seats Available

Spring Flex Start 2025

MUC296WA Cooperative Education 1 Credits

Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students.

Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27410
Dobson Campus

SD Instructor Office

Field Based
Lab
02/10/2025 – 03/07/2025

Open

10 of 10
Seats Available

Notes: For enrollment permission, please contact Dzintra Malins at: dzintra.malins@mesacc.edu or call the Music Department office at 480-461-7575.

MUC298AA Special Projects 1 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27451
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lab
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

8 of 8
Seats Available

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