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\"So I've always been a musician... I stumbled upon, like, my favorite thing in the world, like art and science mixed together,\" said Lizzy Corley, a live sound major. Corley outlined course progression: Live Sound 1 covers fundamentals such as Ohm's Law and the physics of sound; Live Sound 2 focuses on monitor engineering; Live Sound 3 covers front-of-house mixes, and additional classes cover sound system design and optimization.

Career possibilities mentioned by students included working for school districts, cruise lines, touring rigs and overseas positions; Corley noted high demand for skilled sound engineers and said graduates are hireable in many places. The program maintains connections with industry vendors and companies that hire technicians, students said, and faculty-guided Fest Week mixes use tuned, established systems to let students concentrate on mixing practice.

Why it matters: live-sound technicians are in demand and the program provides vocational training that feeds regional and touring production work. Students said the program’s facilities and instructor network make South Plains graduates competitive for employment.

Context and limits: student statements reflect personal goals and program description; exact placement rates or employer commitments were not provided in interviews.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","LBK Rhythm and Roots S3E2 South Plains College Creative Arts Program, part 2","oneSentenceSummary","Students and instructors in South Plains College’s Live Sound program described course progression (Live Sound 1–3, system design), career paths and local industry connections demonstrated during Fest Week.","taxTitle","Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas","taxId",2806,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6165130,"Cinematography program at South Plains College adds virtual production training and direct-to-career projects",398,3137990,3536740,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5426038-ef06aca2be364ca6d87724c85a71cdd3&start=3137&end=3536","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5426038-ef06aca2be364ca6d87724c85a71cdd3/thumbnail_3137990.jpg","/articles/6165130/Lubbock/Lubbock-County/Texas/Cinematography-program-at-South-Plains-College-adds-virtual-production-training-and-direct-to-career-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6165130-2a6d80a5ab11f956594eda0ef41e4e0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771071315&Signature=ebJyJgtXONH0wzGEKNujbzCIP7-~P7DQbmhTY~caBo8RE7QWRxq-ZjwcdkJqpwCbjTNY6lPcjA1IUIQdIrgYkCRuwXbDV3Emc-D22Bm~Q5Iq-w9bmdOtbv6G~-2LmtMTjamJRm8eatnwh4uakxliPAbUYBupZn9~tJiHYHK6E8Q3MI3nIsEkCnfkAHPoG-Yn3YraJL6nwf~EZYWAR4KVRRc8TjlQJ-fXwMwDBtkJaeOKThevSSeP8onUOt-fFy4eaSnLC2F-iJEpcFet8NBz3br17td5CcljWj4-VSad3yVrAN~Z6-J3IkmmVP9VsIVuf51URqT2gYFHLahkkY2vSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The School of Cinematography at South Plains College teaches both live multi-camera video for events and cinema production, instructor Andrew Taylor said, and students leave the program able to work on music videos, short films and event-based video jobs.

\"We are teaching them skills that they can take and apply directly to jobs,\" Taylor said, noting that students sometimes work as directors of photography and that the program connects student musicians and cinematographers to produce content such as music videos.

Taylor said the program runs classes that take students from basics to independent project production; an entire semester can be dedicated to producing a student short film from idea to post-production. He also described ongoing plans to build a virtual production \"volume\" — a LED wall system used in modern productions (the kind of technology used on the TV series The Mandalorian) — so students can gain experience with that workflow.

Why it matters: the program emphasizes technical skills that are directly hireable in regional production markets and is updating equipment and curriculum to reflect industry practices. Taylor cautioned that the program also teaches ethical and legal concerns around new tools — including AI-assisted rotoscoping and composite tools — and flags copyright and attribution issues.

Context and limits: Taylor’s comments describe curriculum and planned facility upgrades; no procurement, costs, or external funding commitments were announced during the interview.","Andrew Taylor, an instructor in the School of Cinematography, described hands-on cinema and live-video instruction, short-film projects and plans to build a virtual production LED volume for student training.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6165135,"Students present ensembles across genres during South Plains Fest Week; instructors call it capstone of semester",1702,2132425,3834930,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5426038-ef06aca2be364ca6d87724c85a71cdd3&start=2132&end=3834","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5426038-ef06aca2be364ca6d87724c85a71cdd3/thumbnail_2132425.jpg","/articles/6165135/Lubbock/Lubbock-County/Texas/Students-present-ensembles-across-genres-during-South-Plains-Fest-Week-instructors-call-it-capstone-of-semester","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6165135-2d102c5d273b15505faaa9824e0860e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771071315&Signature=b3hT1GouqJsU5hkEVTgK6xdC76Ow2kgU1linBwBr53ia1jpBDznAkL-15oOEEmRpg6Q3gNCIHvGyxYRiktFA1EFwKqyaacsVV6fzQVgdJUA0YixX9o~ii~Z93EPME5VD93XLtaCLqg4oA4GJzD3hFw2BoaMeQhaQz9k9dIe~VeBeSoWVdFq~7WhOjtvSeACgVO4V0~d2SSbbF34MZas3kjnHtOK9etadAD3V3OAQndof2ZqbNgn675ZmuFVAGgYkwLOvMJQyvLMhabUPLHN7ybOajm7Zw8eRGcGE0G9cHEk4xFm4~GH3Tt4inN56U9lRGiIUnfAt-ExHjTF4O1NFow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple ensembles from South Plains College’s Commercial Music program performed during Fest Week, instructors and students said, with students responsible for staging, mixing and performing the shows.

\"To see what it's like serving a church and serving your community,\" said Jerry Serrano, an instructor in voice, songwriting and piano, describing why he takes his praise ensemble into church and community settings. Serrano said ensembles give students experience in both performance and community service; he noted one student is graduating into a full-time worship position.

Student ensemble No Ballads — a rock band featuring guitar major Cody Kasler — described the program as a collaborative environment. \"The facilities are amazing. They are absolutely world class,\" Kasler said. He and other students said they hope to begin local gigs after finals.

Why it matters: Fest Week functions as a practical capstone, letting students apply classroom lessons to real performance contexts and to build portfolios and local networks. Ensemble work spans commercial music, worship and Latin genres, and instructors emphasized both technical skill and professional behavior.

Practical details: Serrano said his Latin ensemble and praise ensemble both perform during Fest Week; the praise ensemble has been booked at worship nights and community venues. Student-organized bands run festival sets while faculty provide guidance.

Context and limits: These accounts describe routine program activity and student outcomes; they are not formal hiring announcements or curricular changes.","Instructors and student performers described Fest Week as the practical capstone where ensembles from commercial music, worship and Latin programs perform and apply semester training to real gigs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6165140,"Percussion director emphasizes music publishing, professional experience and real-world learning at South Plains",561,1159934,1721054,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5426038-ef06aca2be364ca6d87724c85a71cdd3&start=1159&end=1721","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5426038-ef06aca2be364ca6d87724c85a71cdd3/thumbnail_1159934.jpg","/articles/6165140/Lubbock/Lubbock-County/Texas/Percussion-director-emphasizes-music-publishing-professional-experience-and-real-world-learning-at-South-Plains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6165140-bf1535d7cc24bb830295110f172525b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771071315&Signature=jgAdotHIGVQHdTRFbHaPPeO7g5IP5tt900wNBwh3naa6IDYrly60Q2AqqvsXMv~EjbmGGSwxq7L4I06OerkPGStOrQzMZpSwuiOmC0B35Xupe0uQFp5x5wUH1PMO3Nk~HTtU35VOGgXUmcIWmKIgYuJXsbER395uQCaB97SWEEstaiERcB~0aOnh6T5088K~MgJvUNWQHVe6OgogvSxE6lU2YxSez9R54u3iGLjMHUrKycroQeaoScs2N6JJ-JMCLBBI32pqAHSlW4e~79FHEaCbPQoAHCJfQn6gaAlf8DAoR8rI5c~NzC36c9L0Wljle7J3rK~0TdMYqZrc-4k9iQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Phil Smith, director of percussion and music publishing in South Plains College’s Commercial Music department, described how the program combines professional touring experience with classroom instruction and music business training.

\"Music publishing is 1 of the most important music businesses that that any young musician can learn about,\" Smith said. He outlined course material that covers copyright law, ways to copyright material, mechanical and performance royalties, synchronization licensing and risks tied to predatory publishing deals.

Smith said the department offers an associate degree in performance, one-year performance certificates and a music business certificate that covers management, publishing and event management. He described annual events the program runs to connect students with professionals; he cited Groove Day, a visiting-artist event in which the program recently brought drummer Kenny Aronoff.

Why it matters: Students are exposed to both creative and business sides of the music industry; Smith said that knowledge can protect writers from exploitative contracts and help graduates monetize their work. Smith noted that publishing and copyright are nuanced and that graduates who learn the business can avoid costly legal disputes.

Practical outcomes: Smith said the program emphasizes employable skills — touring, recording, publishing and event organization — and keeps instructors engaged in professional work so students learn current practices. He encouraged interested students to contact him by email (psmith@southplainscollege.edu) or consult the college’s program pages.

Context and limits: Smith’s comments describe course content and program structure; they are instructional descriptions from an interview and do not represent new policy, an external funding award, or a legal opinion.","Phil Smith, director of percussion and music publishing at South Plains College, described the college's performance-focused programs, publishing course content on copyright and revenue streams, and industry engagement including guest artists.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6165145,"South Plains students run live mixing for Fest Week as Sound Technology program showcases hands-on instruction",179,39454,219064,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5426038-ef06aca2be364ca6d87724c85a71cdd3&start=39&end=219","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5426038-ef06aca2be364ca6d87724c85a71cdd3/thumbnail_39454.jpg","/articles/6165145/Lubbock/Lubbock-County/Texas/South-Plains-students-run-live-mixing-for-Fest-Week-as-Sound-Technology-program-showcases-hands-on-instruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6165145-28aa5ac0025f39394d84590d3b559956/orig.mp4?Expires=1771071315&Signature=VdcvqkFo0rATiiVFl51V6MUdH06aEaFG0AZhrvuTgbgm7tRK0SSmWj0tcGOMzGZb2Re4B2y5GPS1n8Fr4ERNR5kmU03KPIqLW9fIBIwoYCpHQ2~SvubSu3yqxBs-T3T8NPtZVVFneyQVe4uoV-d1CbQerJSv6YwOhEJ7ovMswVOJbc~wmYoDVAwHK9~xeqJegK7WpsX6rD6HMp-7IbV4FTzaP27q7-k7hWyaB9zQJDZqBz6X62bVZnoOmCGO9XS0U5pgRsRnexWO2M5lVWpVdMG6A~i-0FONvcZAa90OnMnXENsKUMlAw-g1rfdoa2tUPvg5A9EnVxrpC57~5lcTyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Plains College Sound Technology students mixed live shows and streamed video during Fest Week, instructors said, part of a semester-long program that gives students hands-on experience in live and studio audio work.

One of the instructors, Dolph Guardiola, identified as an instructor in the Sound Technology Department, said: \"One of the classes I teach is called Audio for Video and they're the students that are mixing the sound that's actually being streamed with the video.\" That class and recurring lunch and evening performances lead up to Fest Week, Guardiola said, when students divide up bands and run front-of-house and broadcast mixing.

Why it matters: the program places students in operational roles rather than demonstration settings, giving them resume-ready experiences. Guardiola said students typically sign up for a mix of morning, lunch and evening shows during the semester and that, \"some like this semester I think each one of my students is mixing 3, 3 bands.\"

Program structure and outcomes: Guardiola described two certification tracks in the department — a studio/production track and a live-sound track — and said graduates \"can usually immediately go and and do front of house\" for venues, churches and bars. He also described how Audio Engineering I and II build fundamentals (physics of sound, microphone use, signal routing and session workflow), then culminate in a full-band recording project where students record as teams and then submit individual mixes.

Admissions and contact: Guardiola gave a contact path for prospective students and interested community members: he said students can reach him by email (rguardiola@southplainscollege.edu) or contact program coordinator Chris Veil via the college website's program pages.

Context and limits: the remarks reflect how the department stages experiential learning and do not represent formal curriculum changes or new funding sources; the description comes from instructor comments during the Fest Week interviews.","Instructors and students from South Plains College’s Sound Technology program described semester-long training that culminates in student-run live performances and streamed shows during Fest Week.","actionData","errors"]

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