The Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts

10/30/2025

What an incredible opportunity for our students when the Emmy-award-winning production company, Sympatico, came to visit us in Sheffield!

The team gave our students an amazing hands-on experience with their professional equipment, letting them get a feel for what it's really like on a set. They even helped set up and film a few scenes!

Huge thanks to Sympatico for sharing their expertise and inspiring the next generation of filmmakers. Watch the video to see the talent in action!

10/30/2025

The AV night class takes on The Recher!! The students were able to get their hands on high quality equipment and practice the fundamentals of mixing, and live sound production!! Always a fun time at The Recher!

10/21/2025

It's a new semester at Sheffield and AudioWorks is already in the studio, working on microphone techniques! Check out how the first two days are going!

10/18/2025

Even on their break VideoWorks students are getting shots. We’re in Frederick, MD with working on a class project, getting real experience in the field.

10/10/2025

Student vs. Success: 10-Year Career Split with Alumnus Jacob New 🤯

Ever wonder what happens to your dreams a decade after you start chasing them?

We’ve cut together two interviews with successful A/V professional, Jacob New. One captures him as an ambitious student at the Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts (SIRA). The other reveals the established professional he is today.

Watch the raw, side-by-side evolution of his career, his perspective, and the proof that persistence pays off.

https://hubs.la/Q03N8hwR0 to watch the full story!

See the past literally meet the present! We've stitched together two interviews with A/V pro Jacob New, separated by a full decade. The first interview captu...

10/08/2025

Booms in shot!

10/07/2025

A Day with BCPS TV at Sheffield!
What a day it was having visit us here at the Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts studios! Thanks so much to the whole crew for stopping by and capturing the energy and excitement of our programs. We loved showing you around!

And a HUGE shout-out to Ryan Twentey for the absolutely sick photographs! Seriously, Ryan, these shots are incredible. You perfectly captured the vibe of the day. 📸

Check out the future of audio engineering and music production in these pics!

09/30/2025

A few more shots from our production over at

Already miss this crew and miss this shoot!

09/26/2025

🎧 The JBL Pro Audio Roadshow is Coming to Our Campus!

We're incredibly excited to welcome JBL Professional Audio to the Sheffield Institute for Recording Arts campus here in Phoenix, MD!

This is a fantastic opportunity for our community of AV Integrators, Consultants, and End Users to see cutting-edge audio solutions firsthand. Come explore commercial install gear that's truly designed to impress and engineered to perform.

When: Wednesday, 10/22

Session Times:
Morning: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ready to join us? Scan the QR code in the flyer to reserve your seat! We can't wait to host you!

09/25/2025

Get ready, VideoWorks class! 🎉

We’re incredibly excited to announce a fantastic special guest speaker for October 2025: the amazing team from Sympatico Media will be visiting our class!

This is a phenomenal opportunity to get a first-hand look at the video production industry. Sympatico Media will be:

Showing off their equipment, giving you a close-up view of the tools pros use every day.
Talking about the industry, offering insights into careers, trends, and what it takes to succeed.
Answering any and all of your questions about production, media, and their work!

Don’t miss this chance to learn from industry experts and get a serious boost to your video production knowledge.

Ready to reserve your spot for this exciting session? Sign up today!

09/23/2025

Congratulations to the newest graduating class of VideoWorks!

We're so proud of this talented group of filmmakers who have completed the program. Your hard work, passion, and creativity have resulted in some truly incredible films. This is just the beginning of your journey, and we can't wait to see the stories you'll tell next.

The future of filmmaking is in your hands, and we have no doubt you'll do amazing things.

09/22/2025

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!
Come on out to the VideoWorks Graduation Showcase tonight in Sheffield and see the next class of filmmakers make their big debut!

This is your chance to catch the premiere of all the incredible hard work the students have poured into their films all semester. These aren't just student projects—they're a glimpse into the future of filmmaking.

Come support these talented new artists and celebrate their achievements with us. See you there!