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Students from the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS) Attend Daughtry Concert for Live Sound Mixing Exposure

CRAS Grad John Wallace, currently serving as Front of House Engineer for Daughtry, extends exclusive invitation to ten CRAS students to attend Disturbed, Daughtry, and Nothing More concert at PHX Arena, Gilbert, Ariz., May 28, 2025.

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At PHX Arena, Gilbert, Ariz., on May 28, 2025, John Wallace, a CRAS graduate from 2013 and current...
At PHX Arena, Gilbert, Ariz., on May 28, 2025, John Wallace, a CRAS graduate from 2013 and current front-of-house engineer for Daughtry, generously extended invitations to ten students from the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS) to attend the Disturbed, Daughtry, and Nothing More concert he was involved with. CRAS is a renowned institution in the field of audio engineering. [www.cras.edu]

Students from the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS) Attend Daughtry Concert for Live Sound Mixing Exposure

Phoenix, Arizona - Graduates from the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS) continued to impart real-world insights to current students by inviting them to attend high-profile live shows. On May 15, ten CRAS students had the exclusive opportunity to attend the Disturbed, Daughtry, and Nothing More concert at PHX Arena, where they got a glimpse into the intricacies of live sound production.

Drawn from the ranks of CRAS alumni, John Wallace, a 2013 graduate and the current Front of House (FOH) engineer for Daughtry, extended an invitation to these students. Over the course of the concert, Wallace demonstrated the technical aspects of live mixing, showing the students microphone placement, system setup, monitor mixing, and the communication vital to making it all work smoothly.

“Seeing this production firsthand offered our students a tangible understanding of the efficiency required from a live sound crew,” said CRAS IT Director, Jason Losett. “The teams from all three bands were generous with their time, providing students with a behind-the-scenes look at their setups, equipment, and workflows.”

CRAS students spoke highly of the enriching experience, saying it brought theoretical knowledge to life. Isis Delph remarked, "Getting the opportunity to see the technical audio aspects of a show brought my live sound classes to life. I'm genuinely grateful we were allowed to stay at the FOH position during the concert. It was incredible."

Similarly, Lyssa Lynn and Emily Felix shared sentiments about gaining invaluable insights into the FOH workflow.

Based in Gilbert and Tempe, Arizona, CRAS is known for providing a comprehensive education in various aspects of audio engineering. The institution combines quality teaching with a supportive atmosphere, offering small class sizes, enabling individual instruction for studentsengineering audio recordings. An 11-month program provides access to cutting-edge audio recording gear typically found in top studios and remote broadcast facilities. Upon completion, students must fulfill a 280-hour industry internship to graduate.

To learn more about theCRAS, visit their website at www.cras.edu or contact Kirt Hamm at 1-800-562-6383 or [email protected].

  1. John Wallace, a Front of House (FOH) engineer for Daughtry and a 2013 graduate from the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS), invited current CRAS students to attend a live concert.
  2. At the Disturbed, Daughtry, and Nothing More concert, CRAS students witnessed the technical aspects of live sound production, including microphone placement, system setup, and monitor mixing.
  3. CRAS IT Director, Jason Losett, emphasized the benefit of observing live sound production firsthand, stating that it provided students with a tangible understanding of the efficiency required from a live sound crew.
  4. The bands' teams offered students a behind-the-scenes look at their setups, equipment, and workflows, which the CRAS students found enriching.
  5. CRAS, based in Gilbert and Tempe, Arizona, offers a comprehensive education in various aspects of audio engineering, including audio recording, and combines quality teaching with a supportive atmosphere.
  6. Upon completion of the 11-month program at CRAS, students must complete a 280-hour industry internship to graduate, providing them with valuable hands-on experience in audio engineering, education-and-self-development, entertainment, music, sports, and broadcast.

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