Making Music in the Middle School Using Sequencing Software in New and Innovative Ways Deborah Barber, Arkansas Tech University Jane Kuehne, Auburn University Veronica Sichivitsa, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Kimberly Walls, Auburn University
Why MIDI in the Middle School Music Classroom? (and what is it?)
Technology and adolescent learners Motivation through interactivity Creativity Relevancy –Hip factor –Career opportunities
What MIDI can do Record multiple tracks Change tracks & notes –orchestration, tempo, –pitch, rhythm, expression, transposition Display different notation views Can be sequenced with digital audio recordings
Equipment and software needed Playback only
Equipment and software needed Playback only Editing
Equipment and software needed Playback only Editing Recording
Equipment and software needed Playback only Editing Recording Digital Audio
Equipment and software needed Playback only Editing Recording Digital Audio Individual vs. Group
How to learn more Web sites Books Curricula TI:ME
Demo MIDI Lessons