Music

GUIDELINES FOR MUSIC 

HOW TO PLAY YOUR PLAYLIST?

You can use the tablet provided at the Member Services desk and connect to the speakers via Bluetooth.

Web Player Options

• Options:  

  • Soundcloud   https://soundcloud.com/

    • Email Address/Username: ureccomm@appstate.edu

    • Password: Password

  • Spotify Web Player  https://open.spotify.com/ 

    • Email Address/Username:  ureccomm@appstate.edu 

    • Password:  srcmusic

WHO CAN CREATE PLAYLISTS?

This opportunity is open to any UREC Student Employee.  If you have a playlist created, make sure you share it with ureccomm@appstate.edu 

CONTENT/APPROVAL PROCESS

Use music with no offensive language or explicit cursing. Offensive language is subjective so what might be acceptable to one person may not be for another. Keep in mind that the music you play can immediately draw people in or adversely make them feel uncomfortable.

Modern music outlets we use to play music like Spotify or Apple Music now display readily music that is deemed "explicit" by placing a marker of some kind next to the song. Please do not use this version of the song. Use the "clean" versions of songs.

You should also make sure of the following:

• No religious or holiday music

• No politics

Recommended Genres/Style       Recommended Music to be at least 120 BPM (beats per minute)

Top 40 Pop

Electronic 

Latin

R & B

Alternative

Indie Rock

Dance

Pop

Classic Rock

Dubstep

Hip-hop

Decade Compilations

If you are uncertain of the appropriateness of the song please ask a Member Services Program Manager to check the song for you.  Please keep all of these considerations in mind when creating a playlist.  We want to provide you with an opportunity to create a fun environment, and we trust you to make these decisions!

INCLUSION

We encourage you to include a diverse range of music in your playlists.  A diverse playlist can help to create memorable experiences.  Additionally, it's important to note that some artists use their music to support marginalized groups of various identities through the lyrics of their songs. One popular artist that is known for doing this is Lady Gaga who regularly supports the LGBTQIA+ community through her music. We can also play music from members of marginalized communities to support and show appreciation for their craft.

VOLUME

Volume of music is also vitally important in creating a welcoming and energetic environment.  A Facility Supervisor should check each area for volume and make adjustments as needed.  If a participant or other staff requests the volume to be turned up or down, please do so and the Facility Supervisor should check the area to support the volume for all members.

QUINN GROUP FITNESS FLOOR

When Group Fitness classes are happening on the Quinn Group Fitness floor, turn the music to the floor off. Once Group Fitness classes are finished for the day you can turn it back on.