INTERNSHIP GOALS
Example No. 1 of Goals and Objectives
Project Description: Working with the
Minister of Music, First Baptist Church, Anytown, Kentucky; study the
various facets of a music ministry position.
| GOAL: |
Understand the responsibilities of a music minister. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Complete a flow chart for the church ministerial
staff and organization at large. |
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Examine the music minister job description in the
church’s bylaws. |
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Request a copy of the music minister’s resume. |
| GOAL: |
Develop strategies for planning an efficient weekly
schedule. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Examine the music minister’s long-range weekly
calendar. |
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Pattern a hypothetical weekly schedule after the
model. |
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Construct an actual weekly schedule, including all
normal responsibilities, musical and other. |
| GOAL: |
Develop a realistic strategy for producing a
successful large-scale seasonal music production. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Examine past programs of large-scale musicals
(Easter, Christmas). |
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Plan the musical content of a seasonal musical. |
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Plan staging, costuming, other logistics. |
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Construct a rehearsal schedule beginning
sufficiently in advance of the performance date(s). |
Etc.
Example No. 2 of Goals and Objectives
Program Description: Work with head sound
engineer, Reflection Studios, Anytown, Kentucky; gain proficiency in
music technology applications through hands-on recording studio
experiences.
| GOAL: |
Understand applications of microphone choice and
physical placement in live acoustic recordings. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Make a chart of all microphones utilized by the studio. |
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Gather scientific/electronic information on the
specifications of each device. |
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Study microphone choices/physical placement made by the
engineer in a variety of sessions representing various musical styles. |
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Determine from the engineer why the particular choices
were made. |
| GOAL: |
Develop acuity in the area of MIDI recording
applications. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Make a chart of each MIDI instrument available at the
studio. |
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List the digital/electronic capabilities of each
instrument. |
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Observe/experiment as possible with special uses of MIDI
technology in direct and acoustic recording sessions. |
| GOAL: |
Gain proficiency in digital editing and utilization of
special effects on a multi-channel mixer. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Diagram the main recording/mixing console at the studio. |
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Chart electronic/special effect parameters available on
each channel. |
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Make notes of techniques used by the engineer during a
variety of recording sessions. |
Etc.
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