Students in the Live Sound program at South Plains College described the curriculum and career possibilities during Fest Week interviews, highlighting hands-on training in electricity, monitor engineering and system design.

"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.