Moody Groove, Fall 2024
This is Moody Groove!
Cindy McCreery, Radio-Television Film Department Chair, introducing the show
Instructor John Peyton on harmonica and drums, serving as the opening act for Moody Groove
This concert was such an interesting twist on a final project - and it truly helped me deepen my understanding of graphic design in the music industry and the significance of branding. I learned a lot about the coordination required to establish contracts and have them approved by various stakeholders... Overall, I thought that this project was a great way for all of our music industry interests and passions to overlap and work together to create something beautiful!
Members of Lights Out Loud managing lights and sound before the show
One of the biggest things I learned was that you will always need more time than you think you will. ...load in and setup took longer than expected, and technical difficulties with the audio took away a lot of our practice time. I think if we'd gone in earlier, we may have had more time to resolve these problems, although our final concert turned out great despite the delays in our initial schedule and technical issues we ran into. It was really satisfying seeing the event come together and seeing everyone working together to put on a great show.
The full Moody Groove set
Members of 40 Acres Productions, Moody Talent, and Burnt Orange PR with Moody Groove setlists
Being someone who aspires to be a videographer, photographer, creative director, and visual artist working directly with artists, this class project was highly insightful in learning the logistics involved in organizing live shows and events. I had some prior experience with concert photography and requesting and receiving media passes, but I had limited knowledge about in-house operations and duties. I gained valuable insight into the different roles involved in live music production and feel better equipped to pitch myself to industry professionals.
Promotional poster by A Little Too Graphic Designs
Members of Lights Out Loud and Front and Center Productions monitoring stage design during the show
Working as the production and stage manager for the final concert really opened my mind to the understanding that everything in the music industry and beyond is built upon collaboration. I realized how much each team member's expertise and contributions are interconnected and how the success of the concert was only possible through effective collaboration. The experience showed me that no matter how big or small the task, it's the collective effort and teamwork that turn ideas into tangible outcomes.
Moody College alumni, Kyle Kistner, joined the project to support sound production. Current students appreciated the collaboration with a former student who has, since graduating from UT Austin, continued work in the music industry.
Student band, Burnt Orange Strings, performing a cover of The Cranberries' song "Linger"
Student Team Companies
The full Fall 2024 class, all responsible for organizing Moody Groove!
Performers: Burnt Orange Strings
Talent Managers: Moody Talent
Business Managers: 347 Management
PR/Publicists: Burnt Orange PR
Producers: 40 Acres Productions
Promoters: Amplify ATX Promotions
Production/Stage Managers: Front and Center Productions
Light/Sound Directors: Lights Out Loud
Photographers/Videographers: Moody Moments
Graphic Artists: A Little Too Graphic Designs