Torrington High School Music Technology - Torrington, Connecticut 06790

Music Technology I Assignments

Welcome to Music Technology I
This class will explore how to create music using various software applications.
In this class you will be creating your own songs, editing MP3, creating techno/dance mixes, Podcasts and more! You must be able to work independently and on your own.

Tuesday February 9, 2010
Mixcraft
Creating Drum Beats.
Adding Effects to MIDI tracks - Instrument Tracks
Editing MIDI in the Piano Roll editor

Monday February 8, 2010
Learn more about Mixcraft!
Listen to music created with Mixcraft !


Friday February 5, 2010
Complete JamStudio Assignment # 1
Start MIDI and Mixcraft

Wednesday/Thursday Feb 3-4, 2010
JamStudio Assignment # 1
Create 4 separate jam studio songs in each of the following forms Song 1 - (ABAB) Song 2 - (AABA) Song 3 - ABA Form Song 4 - Other (not the same as 1-3) Each section in each song needs to be AT LEAST 8 bars long. Sections need to have different instruments/loops between them. Bonus: Include and introduction/ending in addition to regular form Example: Intro-A-A-B-A-Ending Save your files as: Your class period Ex. Per4 with Your initials and either 1, 2, 3, 4 for which song file it is. Ex - Per4AA1 You must save 4 files on the public share folder for this assignment. Remember you are sharing these songs not only with me but with the world so submit your best work possible. Assignment is due by the end of class on Friday February 5, 2010
Friday January 29, 2010
Sound System Test


Tuesday January 26, 2010
Review Sound Systems
Start Microphones and Effects
Complete Definitions and Questions
Register for a FREE Account on JamStudio - See Mr. S or Mrs. Morin for code

Thursday January 21, 2010

Things you will need for class.
1. Headphones
2. Flash Drive (optional)

Course Overview

Use of Network Folders

Overview of Music Technology Website

Create a new folder inside of your network folder
("My Documents")
Name the folder - MUSIC TECH
Inside of that folder create the following new folders
1. Sound Systems
2. MIDI/BIAB
3. Master Tracks
4. IPOD
5. Sound Forge
6. ACID
7. Final Project

Definitions and Questions
Sound Systems