Ron H. Marschall
Residential Faculty - Music Industry Studies
Program Director:
Performing Arts and Production
Office: MU 43 - Room: MU8
480-461-7389
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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By appointment |
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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32070
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Open 1 of 20 |
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| MUC195AA | Studio Music Recording I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Basic principles of studio sound recording. Emphasis on musical acoustics, operation of recording equipment, studio setups, and multitrack recording. Includes studio session process and musical production decisions. Prerequisites: None. |
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16926
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 5 of 15 |
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Notes: Class 16926: Students must also enroll in a MUC195AA lab. |
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16927
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
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Open 1 of 15 |
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Notes: Class 16927: Students must also enroll in a MUC195AA lab. |
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| MUC196 | Studio Music Recording II | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16951
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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1:00 PM – 3:05 PM
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Open 4 of 12 |
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| MUC297AA | Audio Production Internship | 1 Credits | ||||
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Music Internship work experience in a business or industry. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16748
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Dobson Campus
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Independent Study
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 9 of 10 |
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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. |
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| MUC298AA | Special Projects | 1 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16222
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Dobson Campus
TBA |
Independent Study
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 2 of 8 |
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Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. |
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Fall Flex Start 2026
| MUC296WA | Cooperative Education | 1 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16221
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Dobson Campus
INST OFF |
Field Based
Lab
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09/16/2026 – 10/16/2026
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Open 10 of 10 |
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Notes: Class 16221 For enrollment permission, please call the Music Department office at 480-461-7575. |
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