MULTI-TRACK MUSIC RECORDING PROJECT
Select a score of your choosing from any genre--e.g., orchestra, band,
jazz band, chamber ensemble ... anything which is scored for multiple
instruments (minimum of a quartet). Selection must be approved by the professor. Project length
is three to five minutes. If your work is longer than
this, simply record only a portion. Evaluation will be based on
overall aural musical quality: accuracy (re recording), cleanliness of
performance (do edit out mistakes of any kind), balance,
etc. The wise scholar will select something that is within the
realm of practicality. Please have a copy of the score for the
class to observe during the presentation. (One option is to use
a lead sheet as the foundation and create your own additional tracks
for drums, bass, strings, etc.)
FINALE MUSIC NOTATION PROJECT
For this project, you will need to produce a one-page
document (minimum) that is of publisher quality. It may be original or
borrowed, instrumental or vocal, with lyrics or without, score or
individual part. The project may be turned in on disk (as a *.mus
file), or as a printed document.
RADIO COMMERCIAL PROJECT
Voila! You are suddenly a producer. The goal is
to create a sixty-second sound byte which could make it onto
the air as background music for a hypothetical jingle. The style
may be serious or light. Brainstorm some type of ad–anything
from a tacky car commercial to a hospital open-heart surgery commercial. You will
also need to write a voice-over script that goes with the music,
advertising your product. You will be the "deejay"
during the presentation. It does not need to be complex, only
professional-sounding. Music may be original, or an arrangement
of absolutely anything ... whatever works to "sell your
product." Evaluation will be based on overall quality of
aural product.
INTERNET RESEARCH PROJECTS (five)
You will receive five handouts instructing you to conduct internet
research pertaining to: (1) computer assistive and adaptive
devices, (2) intellectual property issues, (3) technology to support
multiple assessments of student learning, (4) technology to address
diverse student needs, (5) technologies such as interactive
instruction and distance learning applications to enhance
productivity.
EDUCATIONAL LESSON DESIGN PROJECT
Design a lesson plan for a learning module related to music, using
computer assisted instruction (designed for a minimum of one class
period, but may be more). For ideas, you may wish to consult the
text, Module 9, pp. 125-162. The project may be in outline
form. State what you will be teaching, giving details of
content. Indicate how you will use the computer to teach the
module.
EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE REVIEW PROJECTS (two)
You will receive two handouts instructing you to research and
review various software programs related to: (1) evaluating
sequencing and notation software (other than programs used in class),
(2) evaluating additional music software and general education
software.
POWERPOINT MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION PROJECT
You will make a class presentation of approximately
fifteen to twenty-five minutes in length (depending on class
size) utilizing PowerPoint software. Consider designing the
presentation as an "actual" presentation that you may use in
class some day when you become a teacher. The topic may be
related to any aspect of music. Be sure to make the presentation
as interesting as possible, using photos, clip art, sounds, etc., as
appropriate. You may use cassette or CD sound sources to
supplement your presentation.
