The Music Technology courses are designed to teach students how to use the MIDI workstation to create and publish their own music.  Once students have successfully completed Music Technology I they are able to take Music Technology II.  In Music Tech II, students begin to use the MIDI workstation creatively by writing more advanced music for use in a variety of situations.  Projects in Music Technology II consist of movie trailers, jingles and commercials. 

 Music Technology II & III require the previous class respectively.     

Course Curriculum Content:

• Introduction to the equipment, synthesizers, software, MIDI and piano basics.
• Use of the notation software “Finale” to reproduce songs and create original compositions.
• Rhythm notation and creation of drum beats for all styles.
• Use of “Band in a Box” (accompaniment sequencer) to create standard MIDI files and support music creation.
• Advance uses of “Finale” including real time entry and multi-staff voicing.
• Create melodies with musical phrases and form
• Study and create Blues compositions and other forms.
• Use the sequencer software “Cubase” to create full-length musical compositions using multiple sounds and tracks.

Assessment / Grading:

• Daily Observations: 60%
• Compositions: 40%

Links:

• Cakewalk – PC Windows sequencing and digital audio programs
• Mark Of The Unicorn – Mac OS sequencing and digital audio
• Pro Tools – Professional Digital Audio Program
• Steinberg (Cubase)- Mac/Pc Generic Sequencing
• Cubase Trouble Shooting 1
• Cubase Trouble Shooting 2

Music Notation Software:

• Finale
• Sibelius

MIDI & Tech Hardware:

• M-Audio
• E-MU
• Korg
• Echo
• Alesis
• Native Instruments
• Sample Tank

Online Stores:

• Musicians Friend
• Sweetwater
• Zzounds
• Sound Tree
• Woodwind & Brasswind