Course Description:
To expand music technology appreciation through the use of music listening, analysis and creation.
To develop, create and produce music that defines who you are or others
To collaborate with other musicians (Jam sessions)
To participate in live in-class performances and share work with local or state composition festivals
Projects/Activities
Apps: Noise, Pacemaker, Blocs Wave, etc.
Song Platter
Rye Neck Foley (Sound Foley)
Sampling Music Genres
What's on your Mind? (Music Journalism)
Exploring different music
Mixing with Numbers (1-2-3-4)
Instrumental vs. Vocals Remix
Connect 4 or More! (Chord Progression)
Silent Film (Dubbing)
Planning your own Music Event (HS Graduation)
Virtual Band Jam Sessions (Creating melodies into loops)
Materials
School Chromebooks or Bring your own!
Programs or Software: GarageBand, Soundtrap, Mixcraft, Logic and Ableton
YouTube and Spotify
Graded Assessments:
Software Knowledge (Using SoundTrap/Mixcraft/Garageband/Ableton)
File Sharing and Organization (Drive and Classroom)
Class Projects, Jam Time
Music Listening & Analysis
College Music Tech or Independent Portfolio (MT II Only)
Grading Policy:
50% Class Activities, Assignments and Projects
20% Class Participation, Let's Talk About It and Jam Time
30% Worksheets, and Class Activities