Technology Applications for Music Creation, Learning & Engagement

Overview Today’s Sharing Session – Exchange of Ideas I’m Not An Expert Your Ideas Are Valuable #FMEATech via Twitter – Applicable for Novice, Intermediate & The Tech Savvy

The Basics Minimum 1 CPU with at least (Lab or Laptop Cart preferred) – 2ghz processor (speed) +3ghz preferred – 4gb RAM (Memory) +8gb preferred – 150gb HD (Storage) +1tb preferred – Current OS (Windows 8+, Mac OS 10.7+) Software – Downloadable – Web Based Internet Connection (WiFi preferred) MIDI USB Keyboard Controller Digital Audio Interface Lab Controller – GEC Speakers Headphones

What We Use 15 iMacs (Commercial Music) 25 Mac Mini’s (Music Academics) 15 Axiom Air MIDI Controllers 15 Scarlett 2i4 Audio Interfaces Soundtree GEC Group Controller 15 pair of Sony 7506 Headphones Software 2 Recording Studios stocked w/Pro Audio Gear, Hardware & Software

The 6 areas of technology as defined by TI:ME: 1. Electronic Instruments 2. Music Production 3. Music Notation Software 4. Instructional Applications 5. Multimedia 6. Productivity Tools, Classroom and Lab Management The Technology Institute for Music Educators

Not Designed To: – Replace acoustic instruments – Replace existing ensembles (Band, Orchestra) Can Be Used: – As a versatile performance instrument – Tool to inspire creativity in music education – Substitute for missing instruments in some ensembles – Used in a lab setting for performing, creating and improvising music – Performance Ensembles Electronic Musical Instruments

Integration Instrumental & Vocal – High end keyboard workstations are suitable substitutes for missing instruments in some ensembles Organs, Grand Piano, Harp, etc Portable Keyboard for Performances Improve understanding of concepts related to intonation and blend (Harmony Director) General Music – MIDI Controllers for creating music in DAWs Music Academics – Helps students gain an understanding of the piano keyboard

Examples Synthesizers/Keyboard Workstations – Yamaha Motif/MO Series – Roland Fantom Series – Korg Chrome Series – Harmony Director (not a workstation) MIDI Controllers (Suit To Budget) – Axiom – Akai – Native Instruments – Nord

Music Production Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) – Records Audio, Sequences, Software Instruments – Self Contained Recording Devices – Create MP3s or CDs – Edit Digital Audio Files Splice, pitch shift, tempo shift – Process audio with EQ, Effects, Dynamic Leveling

Integration Instrumental & Vocal – Record Rehearsals For Critical Analysis – Record & Archive Performances – Assemble Festival Recordings – Compose Accompaniment Tracks – Manipulate Accompaniment Tracks Audio Files Pitch Shifting/Time Stretching General Music/Commercial Music – Introduce Students To Music Production – Design Activities That Inspire Creativity Teach Composition, Song Form, Arranging

Examples Music Production Software – Logic X (Mac) – ProTools (Mac/PC) – Ableton Live (Mac/PC) – FL Studio (PC) – Garage Band* (Not a DAW)

Music Notation Notate, Arrange, Compose – For Directors - Warm Ups, Sight-Reading Exercises, Arrangements, Accompaniment/Rehearsal Tracks – For Students - Compositions, Arrangements, Assignments – Setting - Lab or Individual Notation Software Examples – Finale, Notepad (Free), Sibelius (1700+ Ready Made Teacher Resources) – Noteflight (Web Based) DAW Notation Features Importing MIDI Files for Notation Classicalarchives.com Example Notated Music In Public Domain Choral Public Domain Library (cpdl.org)

Integration Instrumental & Vocal – Notate, Arrange, Compose For Directors – Develop Warm Ups, Band Arrangements For Students – Introduction to Composition, Arranging, Submit Legible Notated Assignments For Ensembles – Read scanned music from iOS devices General Music/Commercial Music – Introduce Students To Notation Music Academics – Notation For Theory Assignments Composing Melodies, Harmonizing Melodies, Figured Bass Exercises, etc.

Examples Notation Software Examples – Finale, Notepad (Free), Sibelius (1700+ Ready Made Teacher Resources) – Noteflight (Web Based) – Notion (iOS) DAW Notation Features Importing MIDI Files for Notation Classicalarchives.com Notated Music In Public Domain Choral Public Domain Library (cpdl.org) Score Scanning – forScore – PhotoScore Ultimate

Computer Assisted Instruction Enhances Independent Learning Lessons & Drills To Reinforce Fundamentals Individualized Instruction Content Delivery Can Be Engaging For Students

Integration Instrumental & Vocal – Practice & Accompaniment Sight Reading Assessment, Prepared Piece Assessment Accompaniment for Solo & Ensemble – Music Academic Studies Theory & History Research & Listening Assignments General Music – Theory & History – Research & Listening – Lessons, Workshops & Seminars Music Academics – Theory Exercises, Lessons & Drills – AP Theory Resources

Examples Instrumental & Vocal – Smart Music – Noteflight General Music – Music Ace – Midisaurus – Alfred’s Theory – Lynda.com, Manufacture Sponsored Webinars – Web Based Drills/Instrcution(See Web Resource Log) Music Academics – Alfred’s Theory – Practica Musica – Aurellia – Web Based Drills/Instruction Musictheory.net Teoria.com

Multimedia/Productivity Applications – Project Based Assessments – Digital Media Projects (Audio & Video) – Information & Communication Tool To Link Students, Parents & Teachers Web Pages, , Text, Distance Learning

Integration Web Authoring – Weebly, ClassJump Web Exploring – WebQuest Ready made ideas, projects & exercises (webquest.org) Productivity – CHARMS, Remind.com, Attendance 2