Category: Music Industry Recording Arts

SPC’s MIRA hosts industry discussion with Taylor Swift’s music director, bassist

October 23, 2015Music, Music Industry Recording ArtsRosaria Pipitone

It is all about the music. Taylor Swift’s music director Dave Cook and bassist Amos Heller are headed to the Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College to share their musical wisdom with SPC students and the local community. The program will be Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. This first-come, first-serve FREE event, hosted by the … Continue reading SPC’s MIRA hosts industry discussion with Taylor Swift’s music director, bassist →

MIRA presents an evening with ‘Wrecking Crew’ director Denny Tedesco

April 17, 2015Music Industry Recording ArtsLise Fisher

St. Petersburg College students and the public are invited this month to screen a documentary about the musicians who drove many 60s hits and meet the film’s director. SPC’s Music Industry Recording Arts Program presents “The Wrecking Crew: An Evening with Denny Tedesco” on April 24. Tedesco’s film will be screened at the Muvico Sundial 19 with a reception … Continue reading MIRA presents an evening with ‘Wrecking Crew’ director Denny Tedesco →

Inaugural Arts & Entertainment speed networking event a success

October 23, 2014Digital Arts, Music, Music Industry Recording Arts, Visual ArtsCathi Carr

More than 70 students had a date with their future during the St. Petersburg College Arts & Entertainment speed networking event at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus on Thursday, Oct. 9. Students got to strengthen their career networks with representatives from WMNF, Gasparilla Music Festival, the Mahaffey Theater, the Palladium, local music schools, and SPC’s fine … Continue reading Inaugural Arts & Entertainment speed networking event a success →

Music Industry/Recording Arts students, alumni work show of international band One Direction

October 23, 2014Music, Music Industry Recording ArtsActive learningCasey Crane

While hordes of screaming fans waited for the One Direction concert to start on Friday, Oct. 3, students and alumni from the Music Industry/Recording Arts program at St. Petersburg College were front-and-center, working the show at Raymond James Stadium. Three Music Industry/Recording Arts students were brought in to work alongside the international pop band’s touring … Continue reading Music Industry/Recording Arts students, alumni work show of international band One Direction →

SPC Music Industry/Recording Arts program, bands, venue named ‘Best of the Bay’

September 18, 2014Music, Music Industry Recording Arts, Performing ArtsAwards, Faculty, StudentsCasey Crane

SPC’s Music Industry/Recording Arts program and bands that involve its students, alumni and faculty, were recognized in Creative Loafing magazine’s Best of the Bay 2014 edition on Thursday, Sept. 18. MIRA, SPC’s two-year music industry program, was named Best Musician Incubator. The program, which launched in 2008, is dedicated to giving its students real-world training … Continue reading SPC Music Industry/Recording Arts program, bands, venue named ‘Best of the Bay’ →

MIRA student wins amp with creative video

May 8, 2014Digital Arts, Music Industry Recording ArtsRenee Bleisch

St. Petersburg College is pleased to announce and congratulate MIRA Student Austin Consigny on winning a TC Electronic bass amp for his creative video submitted in the TC Electronic Bass Amp contest. The Music Industry/Recording Arts (MIRA) Program is extremely proud of the unique association with learning partner, TC Electronic, which created and provided the prize bass … Continue reading MIRA student wins amp with creative video →

MIRA’s The Real Clash makes impact on Tampa Bay area

December 5, 2013Music, Music Industry Recording ArtsLise Fisher

Thursday’s issue of Creative Loafing features one of St. Petersburg College’s student success stories, “The Real Clash.” Under the guidance of Professor Alejandro Arenas, this group of talented SPC Music Industry Recording Arts students have put together a powerful combination that has a great groove and infuses positivity into their message. “This being the second … Continue reading MIRA’s The Real Clash makes impact on Tampa Bay area →