If you have any questions regarding an assignment email: Mr. S


Music Technology I Assignments

Monday January 5, 2009
Final Project! 

Wednesday December 10, 2008
ACID Pro Assignment # 3 - Podcasting
Create a 2 minute Podcast using ACID Pro
Topic: Your choice - school group, sports team, music group, etc
Structure of Podcast: your choice
If your podcast is about a music group - use music from that group as well as ACID Loops for your music
If your podcast is about anything else you must use ACID Loops as your music
Narration:  Use USB Microphone
Final Product must be rendered as a WAV
What is a Podcast" - a podcast means a specific type of broadcast, where the work is incorporated into a file (which may contain one or more works and/or other material) which may be played on an IPod or similar device by individuals who have downloaded the file. 

Helpful Hints
Search the Internet for podcasts.  Listen to various podcasts for structure


Monday December 1, 2008
ACID Assignment # 2 - Remix
1. Select a MIDI file from the Internet and download it to your network folder
2. Open the MIDI file in Master Tracks and delete all the tracks EXCEPT the melody 
3. Save the new MIDI file as ACID Remix in your network folder
4. Open the MIDI file in ACID and create a remix of the file using ACID Loops. 
5. Length of file: Minimum 2 minutes (Loop the melody to extend to 2 Minutes)

Criteria
Use must use at least 10 Loops 
You must show volume and pan changes
Render final product as a MP3 or WAV.

Search Seeqpod for examples of remixed songs. 

Helpful Sites

Due Date: Friday December 12, 2008


Wednesday November 12, 2008
By the end of the period you should be able to do the following in ACID.

1. Import Loops
2. Paint Loops
3. Envelope Changes
4. Change the Tempo of the File
5. Change the Grid Spacing
6. Change Pitch of File
7. Edit Loops in the Chopper
8. Import and Edit loops into Sound Forge. 

Once you have completed the above. Start ACID Assignment # 1

Sound Effects Story
Using parts of a short story or poem you will "tell" the story or poem using only sound effects and music. NO WORDS
1. Review your story or poem and make a list of all words/phrases you want to enhance using sound effects. 
2. Using the sound effects ACID folder and effects found online "tell" your story in ACID.
3. Create a musical bed for your story using ACID loops. 
4. Add your sound effects in as many different tracks as needed. 

Criteria 
Story must be at least 2-3 paragraphs in length
The musical bed must contain at least 10 loops. 
You must show volume and pan changes
You must edit one loop using the Chopper Function
You must use the Pitch Shift function on at least one loop
Render the final product as a MP3

You can search online for a story/poem OR write your own

*Horror and/or Sci-Fi stories will work the best* 


Monday November 10, 2008
ACID PRO Looped Based Music Creation Software

ACID Planet website - listen to music created using ACID Pro ACID Pro Wikipedia Page
ACID Pro Home Page - Download free demo THS ACID Pro Page


Monday November 3, 2008
Sound Forge Assignment # 3 - "Soundtrack of you life"

1. Choose 4 (or more) major events in your life, such as their first car, relationships, high school.

2. Select songs that reflect the major events in your life that you selected. 

3. Arrange songs in Sound Forge to create an audio timeline of your life.

4.  In Microsoft Word write a paragraph (or more ) on how each song reflects the life events selected. 

Assignment Due - Friday November 7, 2008


Friday October 24, 2008
Sound Forge Assignment # 2 Speech Editing
1. Go to the Music Tech network folder and/or Internet and listen to the various movie or historical speeches.

2. Make a new speech by taking words or phrases from the various  speeches. 

3. Use at least three effects in the final product. Your choice which ones and where. 

4. File length - 3:00 minutes or longer

5. Save final product as an MP3 into your network folder. 

Be creative and have fun!!
Due Date: Friday
October 31, 2008

 

Wednesday October 22
Sound Forge Assignment # 1 Song Form

1.
Load into Sound Forge 2-3 songs of your choice.
2. Analyze and Label each song for Verse, Chorus, Solo, etc using the marker function in Sound Forge.
3. After you label each song - make a new arrangement of the song by moving the sections you labeled.  
4. You can add effects and other signal processing functions as you see fit. 
5. Save each song in your network folder as the following:
6. SF Assignment # 1, SF Assignment # 2, etc. 
7, Complete the attached worksheet and save to your network folder.
 
Monday October 20, 2008
Digital Audio - Sound Forge Digital Audio Editing
Sound Forge Audio Editing Program

Listen to various song with hidden messages
Stairway to Heaven Backwards

What is backmasking -
Backmasking (also known as backward masking)[1] is a recording technique in which a sound or message is recorded backward onto a track that is meant to be played forward. Backmasking is a deliberate process, whereas a message found through phonetic reversal may be unintentional. - From Wikipedia

Click on the Audacity Logo for Free Audio Editing Software!


Digital Audio and The Apple IPOD
Assignment due Wednesday October 15, 2008 End of Class. No Assignments will be accepted after school. 

This resource assignment will be about Apple’s IPOD and its impact on music and society. 

Criteria for Assignment:  
1. 30 slide PowerPoint or Website.
            PowerPoint must include the following:
           
30 slides – If you want to make more that is fine.
            Photos – to support your topics and information
           
2. Topics to be included but not limited to:
           
The Development of the IPOD
           
Changes the IPOD over the years. Each generation of IPOD, video, etc.
            IPOD’s impact on society
            IPOD’s impact on the music industry
            IPOD’s impact on clothing
            IPOD’s impact on education
            IPOD’s impact on Pop Culture
            Why is the IPOD so popular? Why does everyone need to have one? 


Wednesday October 1, 2008
1st 30 Minutes of Class
Go to Seeqpod and/or Pandora
Listen to various songs and make a list of how the "chorus section" differs from the "verse" 

Remainder of Class
Use the list that you made to compose your B Section of Master Tracks # 2

Master Tracks Assignment # 2 Rhythm Section 
Due Friday October 3, 2008

File (each track) must be 12  bars in length
Must use at least 5 tracks
1. Drums
2. Piano or Keyboard (Take from C Blues file)
3. Bass
4. Melody/Solo

C Blues - download into Master Tracks

File must also show the following:
1. Volume AND Pan Controller Data Changes (#7 and #10)
2. Patch (Sound) Change in the Melody/Solo Track 

Helpful Hints for Assignment

1. Record Drums 1st. 
2. Practice parts before you record. This will save you time and frustration.
3. Bass track use the following notes



Practice the bass part before you record. This will save you time and frustration. 
Keep it simple!

4. Melody Track record last. You can use the same notes as the bass track

Master Tracks Assignment #  1 Remix
Due Friday September 26, 2008

What is a remix? - A remix is an alternate mix of a song different from the original version. It may incorporate elements of dance music. It is often used to creat
e an upbeat version of a song for playing by disc jockeys in nightclubs.

1.Take one of the MIDI files below, save it to your network folder and open it in Master Tracks.
Hot Cross Buns
Chords used F Major - CMajor
Happy Birthday
Chords used C Major G Major F Major

2. Once the MIDI file has been opened in Master Tracks you need to add a bass track and a drum track. 

3. You must change the patch (sound) in the bass track. (See below)

Changing the patch in Master Tracks
Go into the piano roll editor F3
On the bottom of the window you will see a yellow triangle



Click and drag the yellow triangle to the measure you want the patch (sound) to change. Release the mouse and the change instruments window will appear



Select a new instrument and now the track will have a patch (sound) change.


Monday September 15, 2008
Master Tracks MIDI Sequencing Software

Friday September 12, 2008
Band In A Box Assignment # 1
Practice recording in Band In A Box
1. Enter the following chord progression in BIAB
2. Select a style 
3. Practice C Blues Scale - C - Eb - F - Gb - G - Bb - C
Listen to the C Blues Scale
4. Click Record the window below will appear 
 
5.  Click on "Record" when ready. 
6.  Record your melody
7.  When you stop recording. The following window will appear

Click - OK Keep Take or Take Again to re-record. 

Helpful Hint:  Practice recording first. This will save you time later. 

Wednesday September 10, 2008
Band In A Box - MIDI Accompaniment Software

Tuesday September 9, 2008
Musical Instrument Digital Interface! MIDI

Monday September 8, 2008
Sound Systems Test # 1
Wednesday September 3, 2008
Thursday August 28, 2008
Create folders in network folder
Start Sound Systems
Sound Systems Definitions and Questions


Wednesday August 27, 2008
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


Music Technology II Assignments 

April 22, 2008
Website Evaluations

March 12, 2008
Film Analysis Project 
In class presentations will start on Monday April 7, 2008

Friday February 15, 2008
Film Scoring Test # 2

Wednesday February 13, 2008
Scoring Project: Looking Glass with Final Cue Sheet Completed
Start analyzing King Kong 1933
Friday February 15, 2008 
Study Guide for Film Scoring Test # 2
Film Scoring Test # 2

Monday February 4, 2008
Scoring Project:  Looking Glass.  Due Friday February 8, 2008  
Chapter 5 Due Friday February 8, 2008 end of class

Monday January 28, 2008
Music for Silent Films 1895-1927 
Listening due on Friday February 1, 2008
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4
Chapter 4 Questions
  Listening Sheets  

Friday January 11, 2008
Test: Functions of Film Music - Be able to define each AND give an example. 
Due: Chapter 3 Questions
Due: Journal Check - Listening Sheets for tracks 1,2,3,5,8,11,16
Mid-Term Exam Study Guide

Wednesday January 9, 2008
In Class: Functions of Film Music Assignment
Due at end of class on Wednesday January 9, 2008

Tuesday January 8 - Friday January 11, 2008
Chapter 3 - Music for Silent Films 1895-1927
Film Scoring Test # 1 - Friday Jan 11, 2008 - Functions of Film Music

Journal Check on Friday - must include Listening Sheets for tracks 1,2,3,5,8,11,16
Due Friday January 11, 2008 beginning of class
Chapter 3 Questions 


Monday January 7, 2008 - Film Scoring
Review Functions of Film Music

Friday January 4, 2008 - Film Scoring
The Functions of Film Music
Due Today: Chapter 1: Summary
Film Scoring Journal - Should include tracks: 1, 5, 8, 16

Wednesday January 2, 2008 - Film Scoring
Start of Film Scoring Unit. 
Today you will start to study the world of Film Scoring.  How does music enhance what is on the screen? How can music tell you what is going to happen? How does music make you feel during the movie? 
Online Journal - You will be required to keep a journal of every movie studied in class. 

Friday December 14, 2007 Podcast Assignment # 2
Create an original podcast for THS 
Topics will be clubs, classes and events about THS
1. Mrs. Jerram's Art Class
More Podcast options to come. 
Monday November 26, 2007 Podcast Assignment # 1
Create an original podcast
Topic: Of your choice
Length: 2:00 minutes minimum 
Structure Of your choice - Listen to Podcasts for examples 
Bed Loops for introduction and exit.   Body must have music
Cue Sheet Podcast Cue Sheet must be handed in 
Final Product Will be uploaded to THS Music Tech Podcast Page

Tuesday November 13, 2007 - Podcasting
Assignment:  Podcasting Questions. 

Monday October 29, 2007 - Friday November 9, 2007
Music Technology II Commercial Assignment # 3

Music Technology II Commercial Assignment #2
Company/Business

Commercial Assignment #2- Company/Business
The subject of your next commercial will be a product.
1. You can select an existing product OR create one from scratch
You must complete the Commercial Worksheet

 Criteria for Commercial Assignment #2  
1. Commercial can be completed using ACID PRO 4.0 
2. Commercial must be exactly 45 seconds in length.
3. Commercial must have an original music bed. Meaning no CD’s 
4. Any sound effects that you use MUST be created from scratch and you must complete a sound effects write-up form for each effect used.
5  The music bed must show volume and pan envelopes. 
6. Script must be original and not copied from any other source.
7. Final product must be rendered as an MP3 and saved to your network 


Monday October 15, 2007 - Friday October 26, 2007

Music Technology II Commercial Assignment #2
Original Product

Commercial Assignment #2- Product
The subject of your next commercial will be a product.
1. You can select an existing product OR create one from scratch
You must complete the Commercial Worksheet

 Criteria for Commercial Assignment #2  
1. Commercial can be completed using ACID PRO 4.0 
2. Commercial must be exactly 45 seconds in length.
3. Commercial must have an original music bed. Meaning no CD’s 
4. Any sound effects that you use MUST be created from scratch and you must complete a sound effects write-up form for each effect used.
5  The music bed must show volume and pan envelopes. 
6. Script must be original and not copied from any other source.
7. Final product must be rendered as an MP3 and saved to your network 

Review the following websites

Radio Advertising
Radio Advertising in the 1930's
Library of American  Broadcasting
Homework:       6-8 Page Paper on the The Art of Foley.

Paper must include but not limited to the following topics :
History, How sound effects are created and Technological advancements. Paper must be double spaced, 12 point font.
6-8 pages does not include the works cited page.
Papers can be emailed to me. 
Due: Friday October 26, 2007


Thursday September 20, 2007
Assignment: "Music Tech Fest 07"

Wednesday September 19, 2007
Introduction to Radio Commercials
In a single week, radio reaches more than 228 million Americans. 
That's 94 percent of everyone age 12 and older, according to Arbitron.
Your brain simply LOVES jingles! Seriously, the human brain recognizes a musical phrase with up to 400 times the recall of a simple spoken phrase.

We recognize our favorite songs playing in a noisy background, but can’t hear the announcement over the PA in the same room.

We recognize a familiar TV commercial from another room in the house, but have no idea what television program is on.
the above is taken from - www.jinglehouse.com

Target Audience - A specified audience or demographic group for which an advertising message is designed. Script - the message of the commercial. 
Musical Bed - Music behind the script in a commercial
Read the following articles 
Creating Radio Ads That Stand Out Success with Radio
Want Effective Radio Commercials? Don't Be Afraid To Get Creative 
In Class Listening
Examples of Radio Commercials Commercial Jingles
Examples of Radio ID's 

Wednesday August 29, 2007
Lab Rules
Course Overview
Software Checklist

In your network folder create the following folders:

Music Tech

Inside of Music Tech folder create
* Software Checklist
* Radio Commercials/Jingles
* Music Tech Fest 04
* Film Scoring
* Electronic Portfolio

 

Music Technology I Assignments

Tuesday May 27, 2008
Final Project/Final Exam ACID and Art

You will search the Internet for a piece of Artwork that you will use as the basis for an ACID Pro file.
1. Search the Internet for a piece of Artwork.  Ex. Painting, sculpture, etc.
Criteria for ACID File
1  Must be at least 2:30 (2 minutes and 30 seconds) in length.
2. Must have at least 15 loops
3. Must show volume and pan envelope changes
4. Must edit at least 2 loops in the Chopper.
5. Final product must be rendered as an MP3 or WAV.
6. Must write a 2-4 page paper that includes the following:
     a. Information about the Painting, sculpture, etc.
     b. Why did you select this specific piece of Art.
     c. How does the music you created reflect your Art. 
Final Project is due on/or before your final exam period. 

Tuesday May 13, 2008  Due Friday May 23, 2008
ACID Pro Assignment # 3 - Podcasting
Create a 2 minute Podcast using ACID PRO
Topic: Your choice - School group, sports team, music group, etc
Structure of Podcast: your choice
If your Podcast is about a music group - use music from that group as well as ACID Loops
If your podcast is about anything else you must use ACID Loops as your musical bed. 
Narration:  Use USB microphone
Final Product must be rendered as a W AV
What is a Podcast? "Podcast" means a specific type of Broadcast, where the Work is incorporated into a file (which may contain one or more works and/or other material) which may be played on an iPod or similar device by individuals who have downloaded such file.
1. Search the Internet for podcasts. Listen to various podcasts for structure
2. Make a list of good and bad for each

Monday May 5, 2008 
ACID Pro Assignment # 2 Techno/Dance Mix

Create a two (2) minute ACID File. 
Criteria
1. Must be at least 2:30 minutes in length. 
2. Must include at least 15 loops
3. Must show volume and pan envelope changes
4. Must edit 2 loops in the Chopper. 
5. Final product must be rendered as an MP3. 
Make Your Own Drum Loops!
Use GrooveLab - The Drum Machine
Create your own drum loops and save as .wav into your network folder
Helpful Links
  ACID PLANET.COM   Digital Music - Lesson One
Wikipedia "History of Techno" Sounds Like Techno - Online Movie

Wednesday April 23, 2008

By the end of the period you should be able to do the following in ACID 

Import Loops  Paint Loops Change Pitch of File
Change Tempo of File Envelope Changes Edit Loops in Chopper
Change the Grid Spacing Import Loops into Sound Forge and Edit
ACID Pro Assignment #1 Sound Effects Story

Sound Effects Story
Using parts of a short story or poem you will "tell" the story or poem using only sound effects and music. NO WORDS
1. Review your story or poem and make a list of all words/phrases you want to enhance using sound effects. 
2. Using the sound effects ACID folder and effects found online "tell" your story in ACID.
3. Create a musical bed for your story using ACID loops. 
4. Add your sound effects in as many different tracks as needed. 

Criteria 
Story must be at least 2-3 paragraphs in length
The musical bed must contain at least 10 loops. 
You must show volume and pan changes
You must edit one loop using the Chopper Function
You must use the Pitch Shift function on at least one loop
Render the final product as a MP3

You can search online for a story/poem OR write your own

*Horror and/or Sci-Fi stories will work the best* 

Due - Friday May 2, 2008


Monday April 21, 2008
Introduction to ACID Pro Looped Based Music Creation Software
ACID Planet website - listen to music created using ACID Pro
ACID Pro Home Page - Download free demo ACID Pro Wikipedia Page
THS ACID Pro Page

Wednesday April 2, 2008 - Thursday April 3, 2008
Sound Forge Assignment # 2
1. Go to the Music Tech network folder and listen to the various movie speeches.

2. Make a new speech by taking words or phrases from the various movie speeches. 

3. Use at least three effects in the final product. Your choice which ones and where. 

4. File length - 3:00 minutes or longer

5. Save final product as an MP3 into your network folder. 

Be creative and have fun!!
Due Date: Friday April 11, 2008

Movie Speeches - Download hundreds of Movie and Historical Speeches. 

Friday March 28, 2008
Sound Forge Assignment #1
1. 3 Songs of your choice
2. Open song in Sound Forge
3. Using Markers (M on keyboard) label the verse, chorus, bridge, solo, etc in your song
4. After marking your song. Re-arrange the song using the marked sections.
5. Save file as an MP3 - named  SF1, SF2, SF3
6. Save to your network folder 

Tuesday March 25, 2008
Digital Audio - Sound Forge Digital Audio Editing
Sound Forge Audio Editing Program

Listen to various song with hidden messages
Stairway to Heaven Backwards
  Click on the Audacity Logo for Free Audio Editing Software!

Wednesday March 12, 2008 - Friday March 21, 2008
Digital Audio and The Apple IPOD
Assignment due Friday March 21, 2008

This resource assignment will be about Apple’s IPOD and its impact on music and society. 

Criteria for Assignment:  
1. 30 slide PowerPoint or Website.
            PowerPoint must include the following:
           
30 slides – If you want to make more that is fine.
            Photos – to support your topics and information
           
2. Topics to be included but not limited to:
           
The Development of the IPOD
           
Changes the IPOD over the years. Each generation of IPOD, video, etc.
            IPOD’s impact on society
            IPOD’s impact on the music industry
            IPOD’s impact on clothing
            IPOD’s impact on education
            IPOD’s impact on Pop Culture
            Why is the IPOD so popular? Why does everyone need to have one? 


Master Tracks Assignment # 2 Rhythm Section 
File must be 12  bars in length
Must use at least 5 tracks
1. Drums
2. Piano or Keyboard (Take from C Blues file)
3. Bass
4. Melody/Solo

C Blues - download into Master Tracks

Helpful Hints for Assignment

1. Record Drums 1st. 
2. Practice parts before you record. This will save you time and frustration.
3. Bass track use the following notes



Practice the bass part before you record. This will save you time and frustration. 
Keep it simple!
4. Melody Track record last. You can use the same notes as the bass track

Master Tracks Assignment #  1 Remix
Due Friday February 29, 2008

What is a remix? - A remix is an alternate mix of a song different from the original version. It may incorporate elements of dance music. It is often used to create an upbeat version of a song for playing by disc jockeys in nightclubs.

1.Take one of the MIDI files below, save it to your network folder and open it in Master Tracks.
Hot Cross Buns
Chords used F Major - CMajor
Happy Birthday
Chords used C Major G Major F Major

2. Once the MIDI file has been opened in Master Tracks you need to add a bass track and a drum track. 

3. You must change the patch (sound) in the bass track. (See below)

Changing the patch in Master Tracks
Go into the piano roll editor F3
On the bottom of the window you will see a yellow triangle



Click and drag the yellow triangle to the measure you want the patch (sound) to change. Release the mouse and the change instruments window will appear




Select a new instrument and now the track will have a patch (sound) change.


Friday February 15, 2008
Start Master Tracks Pro - MIDI Sequencing Software

Thursday February 14, 2008
MIDI Test

Tuesday February 12, 2008
Review MIDI for test during block period 
Review MIDI Sequencing/Master Tracks Pro for block period

Monday February 11, 2008
Complete Band In A Box Assignment # 1

Friday February 8, 2008
Band In A Box Assignment # 1
Practice recording in Band In A Box
1. Enter the following chord progression in BIAB
2. Select a style 
3. Practice C Blues Scale - C - Eb - F - Gb - G - Bb - C
Listen to the C Blues Scale
4. Click Record the window below will appear 
 
5.  Click on "Record" when ready. 
6.  Record your melody
7.  When you stop recording. The following window will appear

Click - OK Keep Take or Take Again to re-record. 

Helpful Hint:  Practice recording first. This will save you time later. 

Wednesday February 6, 2008 - Period 1
Thursday February 7, 2008 - Period 6
MIDI - Questions
Start Band in A Box - MIDI Accompaniment Software

Tuesday February 5, 2008
Test: Sound Systems
MIDI - Questions

Monday February 4, 2008
Review Sound Systems for Test - Tues Feb 5, 2008
Start MIDI

Wednesday January 30, 2008 - Period 1
Thursday January 31, 2008 - Period 6
Start Sound Systems Unit 1 - Sound Systems
Unit 1 - Definitions and Questions

Tuesday January 29, 2008
Reminder - Register for Hotchalk  Online Grade Book
Class Code - 5XSRLXTO3
Start Sound Systems
Unit 1 - Sound Systems
Unit 1 - Definitions and Questions

Monday January 28, 2008
Welcome to Music Technology I - Bookmark this page
Overview of Music Technology Website
Online Grade Book - Hotchalk - 5XSRLXTO3
Course Overview Use of Network Folders 
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
Music Technology II Assignments 
Wednesday May 23, 2007
Electronic Portfolio - Web Design

Monday May 21, 2007
Electronic Portfolio- Web Design
Web Terms - Due Wednesday May 23, 2007
Website Evaluations - Due Friday May 25, 2007

Monday April 30, 2007
Assignment - Movie Score Review Film Scoring Project # 1  
Links for online movie reviews
Score Reviews.com  Soundtrack.net
Filmtracks Modern Soundtrack
Monday April 23, 2007

Interview with Danny Elfman - Planet of the Apes (2001)

Monday April 9, 2007

Hans Zimmer Website
Pearl Harbor Score Review

Tuesday March 27, 2007
Film Scoring Project # 2 - Due Friday April 13, 2007 NO late assignments will be accepted

Movie of the Week! King Kong 1933

Homework Due - Film Scoring Questions Chapter 5
King Kong
Listen to National Public Radio Podcast on the score of King Kong
Film Score by Max Steiner

Steiner's score for "Kong" was among the first (often cited as THE first) full-length scores with musical cues to underline specific segments of the story.


Friday February 9, 2007
Scoring Assignment #1 Movie Review and Rubric
Film Scoring Test #1 (Test on Wednesday February 14)
Review Chapter 1 and the Eleven Functions of Film Music. Your test will be to analyze a movie clip using the eleven Functions of Film Music. 

Wednesday February 7, 2007
Scoring Assignment #1 - Silent Film DUE

Wednesday January 31, 2007
Homework Due: Film Scoring Questions Chapter 2

Monday January 29, 2007
Scoring Assignment #1 Silent Film - Due Friday February 2, 2007
Review Cue Sheet


January 24, 2007
Due: Chapter 1 Questions
Film Scoring Listening Sheet 
In Class: Listening Assignment - BRING HEADPHONES

January 23, 2007
Mystery of the Leaping Fish - 1916
Watch video and write on how the music enhances and/or helps the story.

January 22, 2007
Film Scoring Unit 
Review Film Scoring
Film Scoring Project # 1 - Due Wednesday February 28, 2007

January 10, 2007
Mid-Term Review 
History of the IPOD
Documentary on Silent Films

January 8, 2007
Review for Mid-Term Exam
Film Scoring Questions Chapter 1 & 2
Film Scoring

December 2006
Podcasts Assignments

Monday November 6, 2007
Music Technology II Commercial Assignment # 3
Company/Business
Same Criteria as Commercial Assignment # 2


Thursday October 12, 2006
Music Technology II Commercial Assignment #2
Original Product

Commercial Assignment #2- Product
The subject of your next commercial will be a product.
1. You can select an existing product OR create one from scratch
You must complete the Commercial Worksheet

 Criteria for Commercial Assignment #2  
1. Commercial can be completed using ACID PRO 4.0 
2. Commercial must be exactly 45 seconds in length.
3. Commercial must have an original music bed. Meaning no CD’s 
4. Any sound effects that you use MUST be created from scratch and you must complete a sound effects write-up form for each effect used.
5  The music bed must show volume and pan envelopes. 
6. Script must be original and not copied from any other source.
7. Final product must be rendered as an MP3 and saved to your network 

Review the following websites

Radio Advertising Radio Advertising in the 1930's
Library of American  Broadcasting

Thursday September 21, 2006
Radio Commercials
"Music Tech Fest 04"
Target Audience - A specified audience or demographic group for which an advertising message is designed. Script - the message of the commercial. 
Musical Bed - Music behind the script in a commercial Successful Radio Ads
Recipe for a Successful 
Radio Campaign
Success with Radio


Wednesday August 30, 2006
Lab Rules
Course Overview
Software Checklist

In your network folder create the following folders:

Music Tech

Inside of Music Tech folder create
* Software Checklist
* Radio Commercials/Jingles
* Music Tech Fest 04
* Film Scoring
* Electronic Portfolio

Scroll down for past Music Technology II assignments

Music Technology I Past Assignments 2006-2007 School Year 

Monday May 21, 2007 - DUE Friday June 8, 2007
Music Technology I Final Project
Pick ONE of the assignments below for your Final Project. 

Final Project # 1 Software Review - Create files in all of the software studied during this course. 

Band In A Box, Master Tracks, Sound Forge 5.0 and ACID Pro 3.0

Criteria for Software Review Final Project

*You cannot use any previous assignments for final project*

Band In A Box MIDI Accompaniment Software - Save file as "BIAB1 (Your Initials)

1. Enter chord progression (24 measures) for your song
2. Choose the appropriate style.
3. Generate (Select) a solo
4. Save song as a Standard MIDI File (SMF)

Master Tracks - Save file as PRO9 (Your Initials)

1. File must be in A-B-A form. 
2. Each section must be 12 measures long
3. You must show controller usage - volume and pan
4. You must use at least 5 tracks in the file.
5. Export song as an MIDI File. 

Sound Forge 5.0 - Save files as SF (Your Initials)
2 assignments in Sound Forge

Assignment # 1

1. Take 4 MP3 files
2. Edit sections out of the 4 MP3 files to create a new combined Sound Forge file.
3. You must use - fades (in or out) and effects (any of your choice)
4. Save the original 4 MP3 files and the new file to the network folder.

Assignment # 2

1. Select two songs to import into Sound Forge.
2. Once the songs have been imported label the sections 
(using Markers)  of the song using A B C etc.
3 . Take those labeled sections and create a new arrangement of your song by copying those sections into a new SF File. 
4. Save final product into your network folder. 

ACID Pro 4.0 - Save file as ACID (Your Initials) 

1. ACID file must be 2 minutes in length
2. Use as many loops as you want. Min 15
3. You must show volume and pan changes.
4. Render as MP3 and WAV 
5. Save to your network folder

Final Project # 2 ACID and Art

You will search the Internet for a piece of Artwork that you will use as the basis for an ACID Pro file.
1. Search the Internet for a piece of Artwork.  Ex. Painting, sculpture, etc.
Criteria for ACID File
1  Must be at least 2:30 (2 minutes and 30 seconds) in length.
2. Must have at least 15 loops
3. Must show volume and pan envelope changes
4. Must edit at least 2 loops in the Chopper.
5. Final product must be rendered as an MP3 or WAV.
6. Must write a 2-4 page paper that includes the following:
     a. Information about the Painting, sculpture, etc.
     b. Why did you select this specific piece of Art.
     c. How does the music you created reflect your Art. 

Monday May 7, 2007
ACID Pro Assignment # 2 Techno/Dance Mix

Create a two (2) minute ACID File. 
Criteria
1. Must be 2 minutes in length. 
2. Must include at least 15 loops
3. Must show volume and pan envelope changes
4. Must edit 2 loops in the Chopper. 
5. Final product must be rendered as an MP3. 
Make Your Own Drum Loops!
Use GrooveLab - The Drum Machine
Create your own drum loops and save as .wav
Helpful Links
  ACID PLANET.COM   Music Technology Greatest Hits 
Wikipedia "History of Techno" Sounds Like Techno - Online Movie
History of Techno Digital Music - Lesson One
Due Date: Friday May 18, 2007

Monday April 23, 2007
ACID Pro Assignment #1 Sound Effects Story

Sound Effects Story
Using parts of a short story or poem you will "tell" the story or poem using only sound effects and music. NO WORDS
1. Review your story or poem and make a list of all words/phrases you want to enhance using sound effects. 
2. Using the sound effects ACID folder and effects found online "tell" your story in ACID.
3. Create a musical bed for your story using ACID loops. 
4. Add your sound effects in as many different tracks as needed. 

Criteria 
Story must be at least 2-3 paragraphs in length
The musical bed must contain at least 10 loops. 
You must show volume and pan changes
You must edit one loop using the Chopper Function
You must use the Pitch Shift function on at least one loop
Render the final product as a MP3

You can search online for a story/poem OR write your own

*Horror and/or Sci-Fi stories will work the best* 


Friday April 13, 2007
By the end of the period you should be able to complete the following in ACID Pro
Import Loops  Paint Loops Change Pitch of File
Change Tempo of File Envelope Changes Edit Loops in Chopper
Change the Grid Spacing Import Loops into Sound Forge and Edit

Monday April 9, 2007
Introduction to ACID Pro Looped Based Music Creation Software
ACID Planet website - listen to music created using ACID Pro
ACID Pro Home Page - Download free demo ACID Pro Wikipedia Page
THS ACID Pro Page
Monday April 2, 2007
Sound Forge Assignment # 2 - Song Form 
Free Audio Editing Software - Audacity 
Song Form - Structure of Music
Define each of the following:  chorus,” “verse,” “bridge,” 
Sound Forge Assignment # 2 - Song Form
1. Take three songs - 1 must be from the music technology network folder , 2 can be from anything you choose. (Songs must be clean, edited for questionable language)
2. Import song into Sound Forge
3. Using markers ("M" on your computer keyboard) mark each section of the song with A, B, C, etc. 
4. Take the marked sections of your song and create a new arrangement of that song by rearranging the marked sections. 
5. Save files as the following - Song Form1, Song Form 2, Song Form 3. ALL files must be saved to your network folder
Due date for Sound Forge Assignment # 2 - Friday April 13, 2007

Wednesday March 21, 2007
Sound Forge Assignment # 1Speech Editing Assignment

1. Go to the Music Tech network folder and listen to the various movie speeches.

2. Make a new speech by taking words or phrases from the various movie speeches. 

3. Save final product as an MP3 into your network folder. 

Be creative and have fun!!


Tuesday March 20, 2007
Digital Audio - Sound Forge Digital Audio Editing
Sound Forge Audio Editing Program

Listen to various song with hidden messages
Stairway to Heaven Backwards

Go to the Music Technology Network folder - Music Tech I and find the MP3 files to use for ABA Form

Wednesday February 28, 2007
Digital Audio - IPod Assignment
Research links for assignment
History of the IPod Induction of the IPod 2001
IPod - Wikipedia IPod Advertising
ITunes - Wikipedia IPod takes a bite out of Pop Culture
The Cult of IPod Nike + IPod
Culture of The IPeople IPod Central - CNET

Apple Ipod + ITunes

How the IPod Works

How ITunes Works

How the IPod + Nike Works


Thursday February 22, 2007

Master Tracks Assignment # 3 Rhythm Section 
File must be 12  bars in length
Must use at least 5 tracks
1. Drums
2. Piano or Keyboard (Take from C Blues file)
3. Bass
4. Melody/Solo

C Blues - download into Master Tracks

Helpful Hints for Assignment

1. Record Drums 1st. Use the drum machine or keyboard drum patch
2. Practice parts before you record. This will save you time and frustration.
3. Bass track use the following notes



Practice the bass part before you record. This will save you time and frustration. 
Keep it simple!
4. Melody Track record last. You can use the same notes as the bass track

Tuesday February 13, 2007


Master Tracks Assignment #  2 Remix

What is a remix? - A remix is an alternate mix of a song different from the original version. It may incorporate elements of dance music. It is often used to create an upbeat version of a song for playing by disc jockeys in nightclubs.

1.Take one of the MIDI files below, save it to your network folder and open it in Master Tracks.
Hot Cross Buns
Chords used F Major - CMajor
Happy Birthday
Chords used C Major G Major F Major

2. Once the MIDI file has been opened in Master Tracks you need to add a bass track and a drum track. 

3. You must change the patch (sound) in the bass track. (See below)

Changing the patch in Master Tracks
Go into the piano roll editor F3
On the bottom of the window you will see a yellow triangle



Click and drag the yellow triangle to the measure you want the patch (sound) to change. Release the mouse and the change instruments window will appear



Select a new instrument and now the track will have a patch (sound) change.


Friday February 9, 2007
Master Tracks Assignment # 1 "Improvisation"
Improvisation - C Blues
Download the C Blues and open it into Master Tracks
right mouse click and save target as

C Blues Scale - C - Eb - F - Gb - G - Bb - C
Listen to the C Blues Scale
Criteria for Master Tracks Assignment # 1 
Length: 12 Measures
Must Show the following: Volume Changes, Patch Changes, Pitch Wheel

Thursday February 8, 2007 Period 6
Practice Recording in Master Tracks
Volume Changes - Patch Changes - Pitch Wheel 

Wednesday February 7, 2007 Period 1
Practice Recording in Master Tracks
Volume Changes - Patch Changes - Pitch Wheel

Monday February 5, 2007 Period 1 & 6
Creating Standard MIDI Files in BIAB
Review MIDI
Start Master Tracks Pro - MIDI Sequencing Software

Friday February 2, 2007 Period 1 & 6 
Review Improvisation
Review C Blues Scale
Continue BIAB Assignment # 1

Thursday February 1, 2007 - Period 6
Test: Sound Systems
Review MIDI & BIAB
In Class Assignment: BIAB # 1
C Blues Scale - C - Eb - F - Gb - G - Bb - C
Listen to the C Blues Scale

Wednesday January 31, 2007 - Period 1
Review MIDI & BIAB
In Class Assignment: BIAB # 1

Tuesday January 30, 2007
Band In A Box - MIDI Accompaniment Software

A simple arrangement can be created from scratch quickly: after entering chords (e.g. typing Cmaj7, Dm, or Bb6), the user selects a style and presses the play button. Styles, the key in which the music is played, tempo, choice of instruments, and choice of harmonies can all be changed with the click of the mouse to suit the user.

Although these are the core functionalities in Band-in-a-Box, there are many other things it can do from functioning as a recorder, Karaoke machine with big lyrics, to the automatic composition of melodies complete with accompaniment and song title.

PG Music - BIAB Home Page
Download demo of BIAB
Homework: Band In A Box - Definitions
Monday January 29, 2007
Review Sound Systems for Test on Wednesday
Start MIDI 
Video of Peter Frampton using a Talk Box. 
Friday January 26, 2007
NO SCHOOL 

Monday January 22,  2007
Overview of Music Technology Website
Course Overview
Network Folders
Unit 1 - Sound Systems
Unit 1 - Definitions and Questions
Online Mixers
In your network folder create the following folders:
Music Tech
Inside of Music Tech folder create
2. Sound Systems
3. MIDI/BIAB
4. Cakewalk 
5. Sound Forge
6. ACID 
7. Final Project



1. Music Tech
Inside of Music Tech folder create
2. Sound Systems
3. MIDI/BIAB
4. Cakewalk 
5. Sound Forge
6. ACID 
7. Final Project



Example of how to create a folder on the Network

Welcome to Music Technology I 

Monday May 23, 2005
Remix Assignment
You will take clips from at least 4 songs and create two remixes.

1. Each file must be 2-3minutes in length
2. You must fade in and fade out
3. You must you at least two effects per file.
4. Export final product as an MP3

We will start ACID Pro on Friday May 27.



Monday May 16, 2005
Introduction to Sound Forge - Audio Editing Program

Sound Forge Assignment # 1
Speeches
Select a speech from the Music Tech Lab Network Folder. Create a new speech using the words from the original speech. You can use only one speech OR combine words from other speeches. You may use words more than once and you don’t have to use all the words (you can even use syllables of words if necessary).  Before creating the new speech, go to file at the top and press “Save as . . .”—save the file as Lastname Speech Project.  Click your cursor at the start of the file and insert 5 seconds of silence (edit: insert silence).  Using COPY and PASTE create the new speech at the start of the file.

Save this file to your network folder


Wednesday May 4, 2005 
Cakewalk Assignment # 2 -Sound Effects
For this assignment you will find a paragraph from a short story. Your story should be descriptive in natural and must be at least four paragraphs long. . In Cakewalk you will tell the story by just using sound effects. No music, No words, just sound effects. 
Once you have selected your story do the following:
a. Review your story and select words and/or phrases you want to find sound effects for. Make a list
b. Using the SFX Patch (Part 10 on the Roland XP-10) and the Internet http://www.a1freesoundeffects.com/ record the sound effects that you need for your story. Save all sound effects into your Cakewalk network folder. 
c. Using as many tracks as you want "Narrate" your story using just sound effects. 
Be creative, try different things, you never know what will come out. 


Thursday April 28, 2005 - Friday April 29, 2005
Cakewalk Assignment #1 "Rhythm Section"
File must be 24 bars in length
Must use at least 5 tracks
1. Drums
2. Piano or Keyboard of some kind
3. Guitar
4. Bass
5. Melody

Helpful Hints for Assignment
1. Record Drums 1st. Use the drum machine or keyboard drum patch
2. Practice parts before you record. This will save you time and frustration.
3. Bass track use the following notes



Practice the bass part before you record. This will save you time and frustration. 
Keep it simple!
4. Melody Track record last. You can use the same notes as the bass track.



Assignment # 2
Sequencing/Digital Audio Definitions 

Monday April 25, 2005 - Wednesday April 27, 2005
Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 

Friday April 15, 2005

Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 

Thursday April 14, 2005
MIDI 

Wednesday April 13, 2005
Test # 1 
MIDI 
Band In A Box 

Tuesday April 12, 2005
Microphones
Sound Systems 
Effects

Monday April 11, 2005
Unit 1 - Sound Systems
Unit 1 - Definitions and Questions
Microphones


Friday April 8, 2005 
Class rules
Website
Course Overview
Network Folders
Unit 1 - Sound Systems
Unit 1 - Definitions and Questions

In your network folder create the following folders:

1. Music Tech
Inside of Music Tech folder create
2. Sound Systems
3. MIDI/BIAB
4. Cakewalk 
5. Sound Forge
6. ACID 
7. Final Project



Example of how to create a folder on the Network

FINAL  PROJECTS - MUSIC TECH I 

You can select one of the following projects for your Final Project. Projects are due on the last day of the quarter. 

1. PowerPoint Project
Subject: Anything music technology related. Topic must be approved by Mr. S
Length:  30 Slides
Slides must include music/audio and/or sound effects to enhance project
Music - ACID Pro - min.of 10 loops. You must show volume and pan changes throughout. 
Must include a works cited page that includes websites, articles, etc. 

2. Software Review - Create files in all of the software studied during this course. 

Band In A Box, Cakewalk Pro Audio 9, Sound Forge 5.0 and ACID Pro 3.0

Criteria for Software Review Final Project

*You cannot use any previous assignments for final project*

Band In A Box MIDI Accompaniment Software - Save file as "BIAB1 (Your Initials)

1. Enter chord progression for your song. 
2. Choose the appropriate style.
3. Generate (Select) a solo
4. Save song as a Standard MIDI File (SMF)

Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 - Save file as PRO9 (Your Initials)

1. File must be in A-B-A form. 
2. Each section must be 12 measures long
3. You must show controller usage - volume and pan
4. You must use at least 5 tracks in the file.
5. Export song as a MP3 File. 

Sound Forge 5.0 - Save files as SF (Your Initials)
2 assignments in Sound Forge

Assignment # 1

1. Take 4 MP3 files
2. Edit sections out of the 4 MP3 files to create a new combined Sound Forge file.
3. You must use - fades (in or out) and effects (any of your choice)
4. Save the original 4 MP3 files and the new file to the network folder.

Assignment # 2

1. Select two songs to import into Sound Forge.
2. Once the songs have been imported label the sections 
(using Markers)  of the song using A B C etc.
3 . Take those labeled sections and create a new arrangement of your song by copying those sections into a new SF File. 
4. Save final product into your network folder. 

ACID Pro 3.0 - Save file as ACID (Your Initials) 

1. ACID file must be 2 minutes in length
2. Use as many loops as you want. Min 15
3. You must show volume and pan changes.
4. Render as MP3 and WAV 
5. Save to your network folder.

Week of March 7, 2005

Wednesday March 9, 2005

ACID Assignment # 2
Radio Commercial


ACID Assignment # 1
Create a 2 minute sequence
Must include a min. of 10 loops
Must show volume/pan changes on at least 5 loops

ACID Pro Looped Based Creation Software

THS ACID Pro Page 

To hear songs composed with ACID go to ACID Planet

To download a free version of ACID XPress click here

Week of February 24, 2005  

Friday February 25, 2005
Song Form
Read about Song Form

This assignment will be using Sound Forge Audio Editing Program 
1. Go to the  Music Tech Lab Network Folder.
2. Open folder "Song Form Assignment"
3. Open first file
4. In Sound Forge you will mark the form of the song using markers. You add a marker by pressing M on your keyboard OR right mouse click then add marker.
5. Label the markers A, B Chorus, etc. throughout the song
6. Once the entire song has been labeled then you will create a new form for the song by copying the sections and rearranging them into a new Sound Forge file. Ex if the original song was ABA form your new one will be AABBA, etc. 

Save file into your Sound Forge Folder as Song Form. 
Next week you will bring in a CD and do this with a song of your choice. 


Thursday February 17, 2005
Test # 2
Sound Forge Assignment # 1 Sound Effects Lab
Sound Effects Write Up Sheet
For this assignment you will work in groups
1. You will record 3 raw sounds into Sound Forge.
2. Once the raw sound is in Sound Forge - Manipulate it and create a new sound. 
3. As you are creating a new sound you must document all the changes along the way. 
ex: Added reverb, Reversed sound file, etc.
Be as creative as possible!  Have fun. 

Wednesday February 16, 2005
Sound Forge Audio Editing Software
Stairway Backwards

Sequencing/Audio Test on Thursday!

Following assignments should be completed by 
Thursday February 17, 2005
1. Cakewalk Assignment # 2  "Sound Effects"
File must be exported as an MP3 and saved to your network folder
To Export Audio as an MP3
* Go to TOOLS
* Select MIXDOWN AUDIO
* Select EXPORT TO FILE
* In the File of Type window - change to MP3
* Click on EXPORT
* Open MP3 in Windows Media Player.

2. Sequencer Definitions and Questions
3. Test # 2 MIDI & Audio - Test will be on Thursday.
 

Week of February 7, 2005 Week 3 of 9

Wednesday February 9, 2005
1. Complete Cakewalk Assignment #1
2. Complete Sequencing/Digital Audio Definitions

3. Cakewalk Assignment # 2 -Sound Effects
For this assignment you will find a paragraph from a short story. Your story should be descriptive in natural. In Cakewalk you will tell the story by just using sound effect. No music, No words, just sound effects. 
Once you have selected your story do the following:
a. Review your story and select words and/or phrases you want to find sound effects for. Make a list
b. Using the SFX Patch (Part 10 on the Roland XP-10) and the Internet http://www.a1freesoundeffects.com/ record the sound effects that you need for your story. Save all sound effects into your Cakewalk network folder. 
c. Using as many tracks as you want "Narrate" your story using just sound effects. 
Be creative, try different things, you never know what will come out. 

Criteria for Cakewalk Assignment # 2
1. Save your story in your Cakewalk folder
2. You must show Volume and Pan envelope changes
3. Final product must be exported as a MP3.
4. Save MP3 in your Cakewalk folder as Sound Effects MP3


Tuesday February 8, 2005

Complete Cakewalk Assignment # 1
Sequencing/Digital Audio Definitions 

Due end of class Wednesday Feb 9, 2005

Links for Definitions
Desktop Music Handbook Exploring MIDI 
Audio File Formats  Wav Files
What is Streaming Audio?  

Monday February 7, 2005
Envelopes in Cakewalk 

Cakewalk Assignment # 1
Criteria for Assignment
1. Download the following Wave
2. Open in Cakewalk Pro Audio 
3. You will compose the following tracks
Drum Track
Bass Track
Melody Track

Save file as Cakewalk Assignment #1 into your Cakewalk network folder. 

Helpful Hints for Assignment
1. Record Drums 1st. Use the drum machine or keyboard drum patch
2. Practice parts before you record. This will save you time and frustration.
3. Bass track use the following notes



Practice the bass part before you record. This will save you time and frustration. 
Keep it simple!
4. Melody Track record last. You can use the same notes as the bass track.

Week of January 31, 2005 Week 2 of 9
Thursday February 3, 2005
Practice recording in Cakewalk 

Wednesday February 2, 2005
Final Assignment in BIAB

Music Sequencing Overview

Digital Audio Overview

Cakewalk Pro Audio 9

Read the latest on Digital Audio Technology

Tuesday February 1, 2005
Creating a simple melody in BIAB


Classwork Definitions and Questions
Due - End of Period 
Monday January 31

Complete Definitions 13-29
Complete Questions  10-14, 17-24

Week of January 24, 2005 Week 1 of 9 
All written assignments are to be saved in your network folder. 
Lab Rules
Class Outline
Website Overview

Friday January 28, 2005
Review MIDI
Introduction to Band In A Box
Band In A Box Website

Thursday
Sound System Test # 1

Review Microphones
What is 5.1 Surround Sound


Quarter 1 Fall 2003

Tuesday October 20, 2003 - Tuesday October 28, 2003
Final Project: Choose ONE of the following
Due date for Final Project: Tuesday October 28, 2003 at the end of class. 

1. PowerPoint Project
Subject: Anything music technology related. Topic must be approved by Mr. S
Length:  25-30 Slides
Slides must include music/audio and/or sound effects to enhance project
Must include a works cited page that includes websites, articles, etc. 

2. Software Review - Create files in all of the software studied during this course. 

Band In A Box, Cakewalk Pro Audio 9, Sound Forge 5.0 and ACID Pro 3.0

Criteria for Software Review Final Project

*You cannot use any previous assignments for final project*

Band In A Box MIDI Accompaniment Software - Save file as "BIAB1 (Your Initials)

1. Enter chord progression for your song. 

2. Choose the appropriate style.

3. Generate (Select) a solo

4. Save song as a Standard MIDI File (SMF)

Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 - Save file as PRO9 (Your Initials)

1. File must be in A-B-A form. 

2. Each section must be 8 measures long

3. You must show controller usage - volume and pan

4. You must use at least 5 tracks in the file.

5. Save song as a Standard MIDI File (SMF). 

Sound Forge 5.0 - Save files as SF (Your Initials)

1. Take 4 MP3 files

2. Edit sections out of the 4 MP3 files to create a new combined Sound Forge file.

3. You must use - fades (in or out) and effects (any of your choice)

4. Save the original 4 MP3 files and the new file to the network folder.

ACID Pro 3.0 - Save file as ACID (Your Initials) 

1. ACID file must be 2 minutes in length

2. Use as many loops as you want

3. You must show volume and pan changes.

4. Render as MP3 and WAV 

5. Save to the music technology network folder.

Tuesday October 7, 2003
Soundscape Assignment - Using ACID Pro 3.0

Criteria for Assignment
1. You must narrate the paragraph below into the computer using ACID Pro 3.0
2. You must use sound effects. No less than 10
3. You must compose music for the soundscape that is appropriate for the piece.
4. You must show envelope changes (Volume and Pan)
5. Final product will be exported as an MP3

Step # 1
Read through the paragraph below and make a list of the words and/or phrases that you want to enhance by using sound effects.

Step # 2
Find sound effects from step number one by either using the SFX patch on the Roland XP-10 and/or from the Internet

Step # 3
Before you record think about where the sound effects will be placed. Practice reading through the paragraph and pace it so the effects will have room. Also READ THIS SLOWLY INTO THE COMPUTER. TAKE YOUR TIME.


It is a foggy midnight near the docks. Lapping against the pier, the waves are restless, and a light breeze is kicking up. In the distance, a foghorn blows. The hero stumbles into the frame, his old leather shoes scuffing and scraping the sidewalk as he struggles to keep his balance. He hears tires squealing behind him and whirls around. A half-empty vodka bottle falls out of his coat pocket and explodes like a grenade on the sidewalk. He turns and runs forward, right into a fruit crate that was home to an alley cat, which yowls in protest and runs off into the night.

Monday September 29, 2003
Complete Sound Forge Audio Editing Software
Start ACID Pro 3.0 Looped Based Music Creation Software

Tuesday September 23 - Friday September 26
Sound Forge Audio Editing Software

Monday September 22, 2003
Cakewalk Audio Assignment # 2 - Sound Effects

Friday September 19, 2003
Cakewalk Audio Assignment # 1 - Building a Rhythm Section

Thursday September 18, 2003
Digital Audio Recording in Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 Sequencing Software
* In class assignment - Complete the terms on the bottom of the Digital Audio page.
Save file in the Music Technology Network Folder*

Wednesday September 17, 2003
Digital Audio - Recording audio in Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 Sequencing Software.

Tuesday September 16, 2003
* Start Audio and Audio Recording in Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 Sequencing Software.
*Complete Cakewalk Assignment # 2
*In Class Assignment - MIDI Questions - Copy this into MS Word and save it to the Music Technology Lab Network      Folder.

1. What does MIDI stand for?
2. Why was MIDI invented?
3. What is General MIDI?
4. What kind of MIDI file can be played on any machine?
5. How can you compare MIDI Channels to TV stations (and no there isn't a 24 Hour MIDI Channel on Digital Cable)
6. If you connected your MIDI Keyboard to a mixer using the MIDI Out port, what would you hear through the sound system and why?
7. Describe the signal flow of your MIDI equipment?
8. List 3-4 reasons why working with MIDI is better than Digital Audio.
9. What is Binary Code? and Why is it important with MIDI?
10. Your keyboard is an example of a MIDI Controller - Define why?

Monday September 15, 2003
ABA Form
Cakewalk Assignment # 2
Assignment Criteria
Create a new 12 bar section to add to Cakewalk Assignment #1
Follow assignment criteria for assignment # 1


Friday September 12, 2003
Finish Cakewalk Assignment # 1

Thursday September 11, 2003

Cakewalk Assignment # 1
Assignment Criteria
* Entire file must be 12 bars in length
* One track must be drums
* One track must be bass (Doesn't have to be bass guitar either. It could be any bass type patch)
* One track must be piano and/or guitar.
* You must show controller usage for #7 and #10 (Pan and Volume) on at least one track.
* Save file as "Your Initials Cakewalk Assignment 1" and save it to the Music Technology Network Folder 
Assignment is due by the end of class Friday September 12, 2003

Wednesday September 10, 2003
Continue recording in Cakewalk Pro Audio 9

Tuesday September 9, 2003
Review Cakewalk Pro Audio 9
Start recording in cakewalk

Monday September 8, 2003

Start Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 Sequencing Program
Reading Assignment: Sequencing Overview and MIDI Sequencing Basics

Friday September 5, 2003
Review Band In A Box
Band In A Box Assignments # 1

Thursday September 4, 2003
Review MIDI
Start Band In A Box - MIDI Accompaniment Software

Wednesday September 3, 2003
Test # 1
Start MIDI

Tuesday September 2, 2003
Review Effects, Mixers and Microphones
Review for Test # 1 on Wednesday

Friday August 29, 2003
Review Effects and Mixers
Start Microphones
Classwork: Complete the Audio Effects Review Questions from Mr. Hernandez's Period 3 Class

Thursday August 28, 2003
Review Wednesday Material
Start: Cords, Cables, Speakers

Wednesday August 27, 2003
Lab Rules
Started Sound Systems


Music Technology II


May 19, 2004 - June 3, 2004
Electronic Portfolio Assignments 

Week of May 17, 2004
Electronic Portfolio Assignments
Basic Web Design

Electronic Portfolio Page

Week of May 3, 2004
Film Scoring Assignment # 2
Same criteria as Film Scoring Assignment # 1

Week of April 5, 2004
Film Scoring Assignment #1
Select a part of a film or trailer no more than 2 minutes in length. 
Review clip or trailer and complete the Cue Sheet. Cue Sheet is also available in the EBOOK Disc One and in the Music Technology Network folder. 
Once your Cue Sheet is complete start to compose your original score. Remember if you include sound effects you must complete the sound effects sheet. All sound effects must be created by you. No pre-made sound effects will be accepted. 

* Keep in mind the style of your clip. The music must be in that style.*

Steps for Film Scoring Assignment # 1 
1. Complete the Cue Sheet for your clip. The Cue Sheet is a work in progress. It will change as you go through this project. Be as detailed as possible. The more detailed you are the better your project will be.
2. After the Cue Sheet - Start looking through the ACID Loops folder on the network. Write down where you find the them so you can go back later. 
3. Start composing your original score. Pay close attention to your Cue Sheet. 
4. Final Product must be rendered as an AVI file and Burnt to CD

Week of March 29, 2004
Film Music Presentations

Thursday March 25 and Friday March 26, 2004
Complete Film Scoring Questions by the end of class on Friday. Questions must be saved into your network folder. Any assignments saved after your period on Friday will count as a zero.

Week of March 22, 2004
Review of Film Music Projects. Bring any information you presently have about your movies to class. 
Chapter 4 - Complete guide to Film Scoring
Review for Film Scoring Test - NEXT WEEK

Thursday March 25 and Friday March 26 - In Class Assignments


Week of March 15, 2004

Film Scoring. Analysis of Gladiator
Winner of Best Original Score - Movie Score - 73rd Academy Awards
Instructions for Film Music Analysis

Week of March 8, 2004
Start Film Scoring Unit
Chapters 1-2 Due Monday at beginning of your period

Week of March 1, 2004
In Class work

Commercial Assignment # 2 - Due Friday March 5, 2004
Render as an MP3 by the end of class Friday March 5, 2004

Homework
Due date Wednesday March 3, 2004
Read and complete the questions for "The Function of Film Music". This is on CD 1 of your EBook
They are located on the "Questions for Complete Guide for Film Scoring Chapter 1" Questions are at the end of the file.

Due date Monday March 8, 2004
Read and complete the questions for Chapters 1 and 2-  Complete Guide for Film Scoring. 

Select a movie will NOT be studied in class for your Film Music Analysis Assignment. Analysis form is on CD 1 of your EBook

Week of February 23, 2004
In Class work

Music Technology II Commercial Assignment #2
”Your Choice”

Commercial Assignment #2- Your Choice
The subject of your next commercial will be your choice of 1 of the following two.
1. You can select an existing product OR create one from scratch
2. You can select an existing business around Torrington OR create one from scratch.
You must complete the Commercial Worksheet

 Criteria for Commercial Assignment #2  
1. Commercial can be completed using ACID PRO 4.0 OR Cakewalk Pro Audio 9
2. Commercial must be exactly 45 seconds in length.
3. Commercial must have an original music bed. Meaning no CD’s 
4. Any sound effects that you use MUST be created from scratch and you must complete a sound effects write-up form for each effect used.
5  The music bed must show volume and pan envelopes. 
6. Script must be original and not copied from any other source.
7. Final product must be rendered as an MP3 and saved to your network and the music technology network folder.
Same grading Rubric from "Music Tech Fest 04" will be used. 


Commercial Assignment #1 "Music Tech Fest 04" DUE WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2004

Homework Due Beginning of Class Friday February 27, 2004
Art of Foley Paper 
Use the Tech Links Page for websites

This is an 6-8 Page Paper on the The Art of Foley. Paper must include but not limited to the following topics :
History How sound effects are created and Technological advancements
Paper must be double spaced, 12 point font.
6-8 pages does not include the works cited page.  
Papers can be emailed in Word form to WSplettstoeszer@torrington.org


Week of February 16, 2004

In Class work
Commercial Assignment # 1 - "Music Tech Fest 04"
This assignment is to be completed alone. NO GROUPS

Homework - Due date is Friday February 27, 2004
Art of Foley Paper 
Use the Tech Links Page for websites

This is an 6-8 Page Paper on the The Art of Foley. Paper must include but not limited to the following topics :
History How sound effects are created and Technological advancements
Paper must be double spaced, 12 point font.
6-8 pages does not include the works cited page.  
Papers can be emailed in Word form to WSplettstoeszer@torrington.org

Week of February 9, 2004

In Class work
Complete Software Checklist
Start Sound Effects
Review Digital Studio Workstations - Roland VS-880 and BR1180CD

Sound Effects Assignment # 1

Working in groups you are to create 4 original sound effects
1. Working with the Roland BR1180CD and your computer find or create raw sound effects - using anything in the music technology lab or around the school. 
*Permission will be needed to go into another classroom.
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3. Once the raw sound effect is in the computer - document how you transform the raw sound into the finished effect. 
Complete the Sound Effects Write-Up Sheet for Each Effect
4. Each Sound Effect must be exported as an MP3 and saved into your network folder and the music technology network folder 

Roland BR1180CD - Review Sheet

Homework - Due on Friday February 13, 2004
Analysis Commercials on CD #3
Complete Radio Commercial Analysis Form on CD #1 - You must complete a separate form for each commercial.

Music Technology II Course Outline
Week 1-2 
Review - Band In A Box - Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 - Sound Forge - Acid Pro 4.0 - Drum Machines
Software Checklist

 

If you have any questions regarding an assignment email: Mr. S


Monday May 22, 2006
Electronic Portfolio


Thursday May 18, 2006
Webpage Assignment # 1
You will create a webpage about yourself. 
Criteria
1. Must include graphics
2. Must include music - MP3 or MIDI
3. Design the layout using tables
4. Must include links and an email link
5. Must follow the 5 rules for good web design.

Monday May 15, 2006
Websites 
Electronic Portfolios Website Evaluation Form 

Friday  May 12, 2006
Film Scoring Projects Due.
You must hand in the following:
1. Cue Sheet - complete with updated cues
2. ACID File of project
3. Rendered AVI if possible (some machines can't do this)



Thursday April 13, 2006
Review the following:
The Auricle Superman Cue Sheet
THS Cue Sheet  

Go to the music tech network folder and practice creating a cue sheet for one of the trailers in the film scoring folder.

Tuesday March 21, 2006

Film Music Analysis Project

Due date for presentations Monday April 10, 2006

Research Links

IMDB Academy of Motion Pictures
Film Sound.org The Movie Studios
Movie Review Search Engine Soundtracks Review
Score Reviews.com


Friday March 17, 2006

Assignment # 1 Due Friday March 17, 2006
Summarize the article -  The function of movie music
Email me the assignment.

Assignment # 2 - Due Friday October 17, 2006
Using the links below answer the following questions. Make sure you read each site before you start answering the questions

1. What was the Dickson Experimental Sound Film? What was it's significance?

2. How did Thomas Edison change the future of movies? Please list all of his inventions (that pertain to movies)  and their contributions to the motion picture industry.

3. How was music used in Silent Films? 

4. What was the significance of the 1927 Warner Brothers release 'The Jazz Singer"?

History of Motion Pictures

History of Motion Picture Sound How Movie Sound Works Vitaphone
History of Sound Edison Motion Pictures History of Motion Pictures - University of Washington
The Wizard of Menlo Park The Silent Film Experience History Channel - Motion Pictures
Warner Theater - Torrington Talking Motion Pictures 

Thursday March 16, 2006
Planet of the Apes - Danny Elfman


Monday March 6, 2006
Movie Analysis - The Lord of the Rings - Winner Best Original Score 2001
Daily Film Scoring Summary Form
Purchase - The Lord of the Rings About Howard Shore
Howard Shore.com  Analysis and Review of LOTR

Friday March 3, 2006
Movie Music Analysis

Thursday March 2, 2006
Movie Music Analysis

Read through the Film Scoring Page
Browse the list of Best Original Score nominees

Score Listening Assignment

Go to the Music Tech Lab Network folder - Music Tech II. Inside open the folder "Film Scoring"  There are 16 tracks from various film scores. 
1. You are to listen to all the tracks. Yes all 16
2. Complete the Listening Analysis Sheet as you are listening to each track. 
Write down whatever the music is "telling you". 
3. Save all Listening Analysis Sheets in your network folder
Review the Listening Analysis Sheet before starting the assignmen
t


February 7, 2006 - Wednesday March 1, 2006
Radio Commercial # 2 


Monday February 6, 2006
Radio Commercials
Go to the Music Tech network folder. Open the Music Tech II folder and listen to examples of commercials. 

Terms to know

Target Audience - A specified audience or demographic group for which an advertising message is designed. Script - the message of the commercial. 
Musical Bed - Music behind the script in a commercial
Successful Radio Ads

Recipe for a Successful 
Radio Campaign

Success with Radio



Commercial Assignment 
  "Music Tech Fest 04"

Tuesday January 31, 2006 - Friday February 3, 2006
ACID Pro Review

Online Drum Machine -
create your own drum loops and use them in ACID using this online drum machine.
 

Monday January 30, 2006
Lab Rules
Course Overview
Software Checklist

In your network folder create the following folders:

1. Music Tech
Inside of Music Tech folder create
* Software Checklist
* Radio Commercials/Jingles
* Music Tech Fest 04
* Film Scoring
* Electronic Portfolio