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App State music industry studies major lays down sound through NYC internship

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Appalachian junior Ryan Dozer, a music industry studies major with a concentration in recording and production. He is working as an intern at Big Yellow Duck, an audio postproduction studio in New York City. Photo submitted

“A large part of audio engineering is the ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot in high-stress environments. Mr. Wynne’s goal is to equip students with the ability to run a session in any recording facility, not just the one at Appalachian.”

Ryan Dozer, a junior music industry studies major

Listen to Ryan Dozer’s music
Listen to Ryan Dozer’s music

This documentary, titled “A History of Moses H. Cone Estate Memorial Park: From Private Retreat to Public Pleasure Ground,” features original music composed by Dozer. Appalachian and the National Park Service partnered to produce the film, which is now showing in the minitheater at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park.

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By Jan Todd
Posted June 20, 2019 at 2:35 p.m.

BOONE, N.C. — Have you ever thought about what it sounds like to eat green beans, stack paper tubes or swoop down a slide? These are the questions Ryan Dozer must consider every day during his internship at Big Yellow Duck, an audio postproduction studio in New York City.

Dozer, from Raleigh, is a junior at Appalachian State University majoring in music industry studies with a concentration in recording and production. As an intern, Dozer is involved in regular recording sessions for various cartoon shows, adding creative sound effects, recording dialogue and helping audio engineers streamline their workflow by creating software instrument tracks.

“I am considering moving to New York after graduation, so spending the summer here is a great opportunity to get a feel for what life is like, and to build some connections,” Dozer shared. “I hope to start my career in either a recording studio or postproduction studio with the dream of one day becoming a film score composer.”

Dozer has already scored some composing experience while at Appalachian. Working with Dr. Beth Davison, professor of sociology and co-director of University Documentary Film Services (UDFS), Dozer composed the music for an educational video being shown at the Flat Top Manor at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park.

“This was my first time writing music for a video, and I learned a lot about film scoring and collaborating with a director during this project,” Dozer said. “Many things can only be learned through experience.”

“A large part of audio engineering is the ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot in high-stress environments. Mr. Wynne’s goal is to equip students with the ability to run a session in any recording facility, not just the one at Appalachian.”

Ryan Dozer, a junior music industry studies major

For his sophomore project, Dozer wrote an original orchestra piece. “I was very fortunate to have many talented musicians help me with this. I recorded 17 musicians onto 107 tracks to create what sounds like a 42-piece orchestra,” he said. “It was a daunting task, but I was determined and it somehow all came together in the end. I look forward to doing more projects like this.”

Dozer said he chose Appalachian because of the reputation of its recording program. “When I came to tour the campus, I dropped by the (Robert F. Gilley) Recording Studio to see if I could meet any students and learn about the program,” he said. “I was fortunate to visit during the end-of-year listening part, when all the students gather to celebrate the end of the semester and share their projects with one another.”

During this visit, students shared with Dozer what to expect and how to best prepare his application. “I was amazed at how passionate and knowledgeable the students were,” he said.

Scott Wynne, professor in Appalachian’s music industry studies program and chief recording engineer for the university’s Robert F. Gilley Recording Studio, designed the studio facilities to be very complex, Dozer said.

“A large part of audio engineering is the ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot in high-stress environments. Mr. Wynne’s goal is to equip students with the ability to run a session in any recording facility, not just the one at Appalachian,” Dozer explained.

“Mr. Wynne has created an amazing environment that gives all of his students the opportunity to learn together in a very hands-on way,” Dozer added. “It has become clear to me that Appalachian offers the best recording program in North Carolina, if not the entire East Coast.”

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Listen to Ryan Dozer’s music
Listen to Ryan Dozer’s music

This documentary, titled “A History of Moses H. Cone Estate Memorial Park: From Private Retreat to Public Pleasure Ground,” features original music composed by Dozer. Appalachian and the National Park Service partnered to produce the film, which is now showing in the minitheater at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park.

Watch now on Vimeo
Appalachian produces new documentary on the history of Moses Cone’s Flat Top Manor
Appalachian produces new documentary on the history of Moses Cone’s Flat Top Manor
June 20, 2019

Appalachian partnered with the National Park Service to produce a new documentary about the history of Flat Top Manor at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. The film is now showing in the manor’s minitheater.

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Music Industry Studies (BS) - Recording and Production
Music Industry Studies (BS) - Recording and Production

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“A large part of audio engineering is the ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot in high-stress environments. Mr. Wynne’s goal is to equip students with the ability to run a session in any recording facility, not just the one at Appalachian.”

Ryan Dozer, a junior music industry studies major

Listen to Ryan Dozer’s music
Listen to Ryan Dozer’s music

This documentary, titled “A History of Moses H. Cone Estate Memorial Park: From Private Retreat to Public Pleasure Ground,” features original music composed by Dozer. Appalachian and the National Park Service partnered to produce the film, which is now showing in the minitheater at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park.

Watch now on Vimeo
Appalachian produces new documentary on the history of Moses Cone’s Flat Top Manor
Appalachian produces new documentary on the history of Moses Cone’s Flat Top Manor
June 20, 2019

Appalachian partnered with the National Park Service to produce a new documentary about the history of Flat Top Manor at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. The film is now showing in the manor’s minitheater.

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