WEEKLY+(Music+Technology)+SYLLABUS

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 * Week 1: January 8 **
 * **Survey:** Getting to Know One Another (Kahoot Survey)
 * **Overview:** Music Technology in Church/Worship Music
 * Electronic Musical Instruments
 * Computer Music Notation applications (Finale, Noteflight) - Finale example: simple flute part
 * Productivity & Web 2.0
 * Entry-Level DAW (GarageBand)
 * Worship Music Tutorials
 * Sound System for Contemporary Praise & Worship Music
 * Final Project
 * “@Training Local Church Musicians,” by Mark Hayes (article): Introduce this week briefly; read for next week’s weekly assignment/discussion. **Download the Hayes Article Worksheet (click here).** Save a copy of this Google Doc in your own Google Drive. Type in your answers. Share with drscottwatson@gmail.com . Post a link to your doc on your page of the WIKI.
 * **Our WIKI and Your Part in It:** Joining the WIKI; Editing, and Posting to, the WIKI.
 * ** Electronic Musical Instruments: ** Keyboard Synths & Controllers (Features and Operation), Workstation Configuration. In class: Korg nanoKeys.
 * ** LAB ACTIVITIES: **
 * Go over lab equipment configuration. NOTE: Please **bring your own earbuds each week** to the lab!
 * **Google Docs:** Confirm that each student has a Google Drive account. Review steps for sharing Google Docs and Folders with instructor (drscottwatson@gmail.com). Try to share a Google Doc to confirm.
 * Try **keyboard in GarageBand**. Show Audio/MIDI in GarageBand preferences. Compare onboard sounds to GarageBand’s softsynths. Explore expressive features (sustain pedal, modulation wheel, pitch bend) on a variety of instrument sounds. Show audio interface inputs.
 * Try **keyboard in Finale**. Show Audio/MIDI in Finale Device Setup.
 * Look at Mac OSX Audio MIDI Setup utility.
 * **Become a Wikispaces member and join our WIKI.** You will post links to your properly shared Google Docs on your page of the WIKI.
 * Wikispaces - Popular K-12 Wiki host. CLICK HERE for my beginner's guide to getting started with Wikispaces. Click here for Wikispaces own "Getting Started..." guide. Try adding/editing content on YOUR PAGE of the WIKI.


 * ** WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT: **
 * Assignment: Read “Training Local Church Musicians,” by Mark Hayes (article) and complete the article reading guide, which includes ideas for using technology to accomplish some of what Hayes recommends.
 * If not done in class, become a Wikispaces member and join our WIKI. If not done, acquire a Google Drive account.
 * Study **class notes** for **quiz next class on Keyboards and Intro to MIDI**.


 * Week 2: January 22 **
 * ** Quiz #1: Keyboards & Intro to MIDI **
 * // Finale 1 // – Finale Orientation; Note/Rest Input and Editing (Simple and Speedy Tools); Basic Layout; Expression, Articulation, and Smart Shape Tools; Type In Chords; Measure Numbers, Print to PDF
 * ** ALL FINALE FILES NEEDED can be downloaded from this Google Folder **
 * ** LAB ACTIVITIES: ** “Aura Lee,” “March,” from //The Nutcracker,// “Happy Birthday” lead sheet
 * VIDEO: Adding MEASURE NUMBERS to a lead sheet with Finale (you'll need to know how to do this for "Happy Birthday" and several other projects this semester.)
 * ** WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT: ** “Magic Valley” lead sheet (print to PDF and post).


 * Week 3: January 29 **
 * // Finale // //2// – More with Chords (Guitar Fretboards, MIDI entry), Hyperscribe (real-time record), Lyric Tool, Key and Time Signature Changes, Working in Layers, Transposing Instrument, Percent (Reduction) Tool, Rehearsal Numbers
 * ** LAB ACTIVITIES: ** "Happy Birthday" (if we didn't get to it last time), “Ode to Joy”, begin "Yankee Doodle" assignment
 * ** WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT: ** “Yankee Doodle” clarinet solo with piano accompaniment (print to PDF and post).
 * VIDEO: Adding Measure Numbers to a Lead Sheet with Finale. This vid explains how to use Finale's MEASURE Tool to add measure numbers to every measure in a project. You'll use this tool/technique for the "Yankee Doodle" project.


 * Week 4: February 5 **
 * Finale 3 - Steps for Typesetting Music (p99)
 * Basic Finale Keystrokes (p100-101)
 * Percussion Mapping (demonstration), Complex Chords, Repeat Tool, Apply Staff Styles, Hide Notes/Rests
 * LAB ACTIVITIES: Add figured bass to Bach chorale phrase (brief), Typesetting a Hymn (Watts Lyrics).
 * ** ALL FINALE FILES NEEDED can be downloaded from this Google Folder **
 * Extra Time? Look ahead at "Exporting Image From Finale to Text Editor" (p79)
 * WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT: “What a Wonderful World” complex lead sheet (print to PDF and post).


 * Week 5: February 12 **
 * // Finale // //4// – Playback Options Demonstration (Tap Tempo, Mixer, Human Playback, Software Instruments), Small Score Setup, Templates, Scanning, Explode Music, More Rehearsal Numbers, Linked Score & Parts vs. Extracted Parts, Graphics Tool (Export & Import).
 * Discuss Large Score Excerpt Project (Share Topic; Set Up Score)
 * ** LAB ACTIVITIES: ** For the Beauty TIFF,Oboe Part (America, Sweet Land of Liberty), “Deck the Halls” brass quintet (score/part), Mahler Worksheets.
 * ** WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT: **
 * Piano/Vocal Song: The Star-Spangled Banner - ** NOTE: ** for this assignment, upload your **actual FINALE file (i.e. "SSB_yourname.mus")** to your Google Drive, then **share with drscottwatson@gmail.com**.
 * Get Yourself a Noteflight.com account to use in class next week (make sure it works!).
 * Study for Finale quiz next week.

**NOTE:** I will be away next week doing music ed workshops in San Antonio, TX. **Next week's "class" and assignments will be done by you independently, following the task list at the link below.** The task list consists of activities to replace our class time (approx. 2.5 hrs. to complete) and your weekly assignment. These include a "take home quiz," investigation and lab work, and a creative arranging project. **PLEASE follow the instructions carefully**, sharing all work as directed. >
 * Week 6: February 19 **
 * ** SPRING 2018 CLASS WEEK 6 TASK LIST **
 * **Finale Graphic Tool:** Export Graphics video; Import Graphics video; Finale Files Google Folder (Mahler project)
 * **Quiz #2: Finale Quiz**
 * **NOTEFLIGHT DEMONSTRATION**
 * **Noteflight copying project ("Asali Ya Nyuki")**
 * Technology for Productivity in Church/Worship Music: @Google docs, YouTube, CCLI(& what CCLI covers), Web 2.0 Applications (Noteflight.com), Skype, and other resources:
 * 1) www.worshiparchive.com - Free worship guitar chords, tabs & lyrics for worship leaders.
 * 2) www.leadworship.com - Free music, tutorials, etc. for music of Paul Baloche.
 * 3) www.iwillworship.com
 * 4) Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI)
 * 5) PraiseCharts Website
 * How might having a web-based calendar, text editor, spreadsheet, forms, etc. be useful? What about YouTube? Examine/discuss iPad PDF viewers for music. How might a web audio recording app like SoundCloud be put to use (see Integrity Music on SoundCloud; see example of SoundCloud Set List)? How are musicians you might know using SoundCloud? Any iPhone or iPad apps that might support your work in churches? Also, what are copyright issues for using protected music in worship? How about recording?
 * ** LAB ACTIVITIES: ** View/use Noteflight (including XML to/from Finale), SoundCloud
 * ** WEEK 6 ASSIGNMENT: ** Amplifying a Hymn with Multi-verse Arrangement:
 * Verse 1: Brass, Organ, Timpani. Verse 2: Organ, Trumpet descant. Brief Modulation. Verse 3: Brass, Organ, Timpani. **TURN IN: Post PDF and audio to wiki page AND email Dr. W your Finale file (.mus).**
 * Great online hymnal resource: Hymnary.org (America the Beautiful, Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, It Is Well With My Soul, O Come All Ye Faithful, etc.)
 * Grading criteria for hymn arrangement (based on text criteria) **is here**.

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 * Week 7: February 26 **
 * Collect Hymn Arrangements - volunteer to present theirs to class?
 * Entry Level Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) 1: What Is //GarageBand//?, Working with Loops (audition, loop/resize, mute/solo, volume slider/pan), Working with Drum Kits, Real-time MIDI Recording (creating your own drum loops – especially in non-4/4 time, quantizing), Editing MIDI Data (note pitch/length, velocity, etc.), Working with Software Instruments (set up, audition/evaluate), Editing Regions (Split, Copy, Paste), Automating Track Volume, Getting a Signal Into GarageBand (USB Microphone, the sound check, Exporting to MP3 (stereo mixdown).
 * Online GarageBand Guide ("GB Visual Notes") - For GarageBand v6.
 * ** LAB ACTIVITIES: ** Brief activity with Apple loops (stagger entrances, include automated fade out), MIDI-record your own percussion loop, Favorite Sounds activity, make brief tonal instrument real-time MIDI recording, Create a brief sound clip with fade in/out & export as MP3, do a sound check and USB microphone recording (spoken word) with headphones.
 * =** GarageBand YouTube Tutorial Videos **=
 * ** WEEK 7 ASSIGNMENT: **
 * Create a 4-5 minute podcast about music you find compelling. Write a 150-300 word script (not research; your voice) aimed at getting us to share your enthusiasm. Use three 40-50 second sound clips to support your story. Make it sound like a pro radio spot or podcast. Be sure to use automated volume fades on the song track so narrator explanations can be heard. Export as MP3 and post to wiki.The podcast rubric can be found here. **EXPORT as MP3 from GarageBand; UPLOAD to Google Drive; link on your page of the WIKI.**

> 2) **Listen to PODCASTS** that impacts this week’s creative assignment (IF TIME, do these IN CLASS): > a. ** Musical Fusion ** and complete the podcast guide ( ** p132 in text ** ). > b. **Get Your Groove On** and complete podcast guide **(p133-134 in text**). > ** THIS ASSIGNMENT DUE **** NO LATER ** ** than Monday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. ** >
 * Week 8: March 5 **
 * Listen to Podcasts - discuss signal quality, automation, etc. Also, listen to podcast, "Get Your Groove On," with podcast guide on **p133-134**.
 * Getting a GUITAR SIGNAL into GarageBand (**VIDEO tutorial**).
 * IF TIME: Apply DSP effects to voice recording, record electric guitar into GarageBand (guitar track, amp & stomp box emulations, monitor “on”).
 * Loops: Audio & MIDI, replicating/resizing, editing loop original, loop "families," etc. How loops can create changes in texture. Other ways to create changes in texture?
 * Layering Explained (video tutorial and “Windwaker” video) - how form and texture work together! Discussion of Song Form (intro, verse, link based on intro, chorus, bridge, outro based on intro, etc.). Listen to several examples of songs using an intro/link/outro as example of approach to developing a song arrangement.
 * Entry Level DAW 2: Types of Regions, More Automation (Volume, Panning, Master Track, Tempo, Pitch/Key), More Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Effects/Presets (reverb, compression, EQ, etc.).
 * Importing a SMF (Demo or View tutorial on importing a SMF); listen to an example of a "classical" keyboard piece SMF produced in GarageBand.
 * ** LAB ACTIVITIES: ** Sound Exploration & Simple MIDI Recording (p108-113), Create a Drum Loop (p114-116), Looping (p117-118), Recording/Editing Audio (Counting w/Loops, p123),import a SMF, begin “New Clothes for An Old Tune” project.
 * ** WEEK 8 ASSIGNMENT: **
 * ** 1) “New Clothes for An Old Tune” project. Export as MP3, upload to Google Drive and SHARE with me. **


 * SPRING BREAK – MARCH 12 NO CLASS **

**Week 9: March 19** **This week...**
 * Recital of "New Clothes..." projects; reflect/discuss.
 * More on "Layering" principle: Windwaker Unplugged - discuss
 * Pop Form Demo - "A Love That Will Last"
 * More w/Audio Interface: Getting an XLR Signal into GarageBand
 * Discussion of digital audio theory
 * DSP - Digital Signal Processing


 * LAB ACTIVITIES: **
 * Audio Interface/XLR Mic Configure - sound check in GarageBand
 * Applying various DSP Plug-ins
 * More on MIDI Recording: Creating a Celtic, 6/8 Drum Loop


 * ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT TIME **
 * Song Form Analysis: Use THIS WORKSHEET to make a layering analysis of the song, "All I Need," by Bethany Dillon. To submit it, make a copy of the worksheet for your own Google Drive, complete the copy, then share it with me (drscottwatson@gmail.com).
 * Study for GarageBand Quiz next week

**Spring 2017 Class: CLICK HERE FOR WEEK 9 and WEEK 10 TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS**


 * Week 10: March 26 **
 * This week... **
 * 1: GarageBand Quiz! **

How does what we have been discussing in terms of the "Layering" principle and the 100% rule line up with the principles presented in the DVD tutorials?
 * 2: Multimedia Resources for Worship Leaders: **
 * Worship Music Tutorials: Performing and arranging lessons on DIRECTOR DVD
 * MultiTracks - home practice and augmenting live performance
 * Praise band tips from Paul Baloche on WORSHIP BAND WORKSHOP DVD (watch and discuss).

Listen to “Get Your Groove On” podcast (podcast Guide, p133). Discuss the importance of groove in crafting a song/hymn arrangement. Discuss podcast using guide.
 * 3: Creating a “Groove” for a Song **

EXAMPLES: Share examples of marrying a tune with a “groove”:
 * “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and/or “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” (ballads)
 * “Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” (gospel),
 * Salsa version of “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”

This will be your arrangement/setting of a hymn, not just a remix of a recording you find.
 * 4. GO OVER WEEK 10 ASSIGNMENT: Hymn + Groove Production: **
 * Select a hymn (not praise/worship song), give it a "groove," and arrange/produce it either intro + verse, or intro + verse + chorus in GarageBand.
 * You may use any combination of GarageBand techniques studied, but are expected to produce 40-60 seconds of music.
 * Export as MP3 upload to your Google Drive, and SHARE (correctly!) with me - drscottwatson@gmail.com.

HOW TO CREATE PARTS (TRACKS) FOR THE HYMN ARRANGEMENT: But you don’t have to record “live” (i.e. real) piano with an audio interface and mic, or live bass using an audio interface, etc. (unless you really want to). Instead, you could create MIDI parts for any/all of the instruments using a variety of techniques, including:


 * 1) You play the part in using a MIDI keyboard (like the Sono 61 in the lab) and assigning one of GarageBand’s virtual (i.e. software) instruments.
 * 2) You create a “lead sheet” but have a friend – who may be a better pianist - play the part in using a MIDI keyboard (like the Sono 61 in the lab) and assigning one of GarageBand’s virtual (i.e. software) instruments.
 * 3) Typeset the part into Finale or Noteflight, then export from that app as a MIDI file, then drop the MIDI file into GarageBand


 * 5. INTRODUCTION TO COURSE FINAL PROJECT (click here for detailed project description/guidelines): **
 * Look at Final Project description, proposal, and rubric (see text).
 * Option 1, song (hymn, praise song, carol, etc.) arranged and produced with GarageBand, with slides to project for lyrics. Must include real-time recording of at least one non-MIDI instrument (i.e. background vocal, flute on intro/outro, guitar or sax solo for bridge, etc.). Student will lead class in live singing to his/her track.
 * Option 2, hymn arrangement/orchestration (with or without voice) that includes a modulation, scored for keyboard, small orchestra (strings, winds, percussion) and typeset professionally with Finale. Student will conduct (with a baton!) Finale playback of arrangement before the class.


 * ASSIGNMENTS FOR NEXT WEEK **
 * 1) Hymn + Groove Production
 * 2) Preliminary Choice and Details for Final Project – Share which OPTION and which TUNE.

Listen & Discuss
 * Week 11: April 2 **
 * Share Hymn + Groove Assignments **


 * GarageBand DRUMMER - Video tutorial **
 * **Experiment with various settings**

**FINAL PROJECT:** Discuss each students' Final Project ideas and devise strategy for completion [Optional: Conferences via email or Skype].

**Question/Discussion:** What has been your experience with live sound for worship (or otherwise)? **1A. Routing Signals** - Cables (XLR, 1/4" phone, DANTE ethernet), Jacks and Runs, Direct Box vs. Guitar Amp **1B. Microphones** - Dynamic vs. Condenser  **2. Mixer** - Inputs (Instruments, Mics, Aux CD or DVD), Channel Volume, Pan, Effect Sends, Placement in House, Main Output to House  **3. Speakers** - House (main), On-Stage Monitors, Aviom
 * INTRODUCTION TO LIVE SOUND (preparation for next week): **


 * LAB ACTIVITY: ** If time, work in lab setting up Final Projects.

1. **Complete Final Project Proposal** as a Google Doc (make your own copy) and share with me (drscottwatson@gmail.com). Course Final Project (click here for detailed project description/guidelines). Think about questions you’d like to ask for next week’s topic. 2. **Write two thoughtful questions** regarding live sound for our guest speaker.
 * WEEK 11 ASSIGNMENT: **


 * Week 12: April 9 **
 * ** Wonderful Hymn+Groove Project: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." What are some of the nice details that make this work so well? **
 * ** LIVE SOUND: ** Special Guest: Mr. Bill Walters!
 * Sound System for Contemporary Praise & Worship Music: integrating mixing board, microphones, direct boxes, cables, Aviom system, noise canceling headphones. Also, challenge with acoustic drum set, loud dBs on-stage, placement of mixer in the house, etc. Possible, Q & A with working sound system tech or worship leader. TAKE GOOD NOTES! This stuff will appear on your final exam.
 * ** Discuss Don Chapman article. **
 * ** LAB ACTIVITY: ** If time, work in lab on Final Projects.
 * ** WEEK 12 ASSIGNMENT: ** Work on Course Final Project. Be prepared to share your GarageBand or Finale file (depending on which type project you chose) as a work-in-progress via Google Drive for comments/feedback (i.e. export GarageBand as MP3; **OR**, save Finale file as PDF score and MP3 audio). I would like you to have a **rough draft with** ** at least 1 minute of music ** produced.
 * Label all files clearly (i.e. Name_AmazingGrace.mp3) and upload them to our class **FINAL PROJECT GOOGLE FOLDER**. I want each of you to go into this folder, **listen to each** of your classmates' works-in-progress, then **email a discerning critique** of your impressions (what's working, what isn't, ideas and suggestions for continuing/finishing). **Each student should leave A MINIMUM of TWO COMMENTS per classmate:** 1 "Praise" and 1 "Critique/Suggestion".
 * ** YOU MUST COPY ME to those emails so I have a record that you completed the assignment, and of what you wrote. You are welcome to send separate emails to each classmate (copying me to each, of course), OR one email with ALL COMMENTS for all classmates, copied to us all. **
 * **IMPORTANT:** The more you have for me and classmates to respond to (praise, suggestions, criticism, etc.), the more concrete/tangible steps you can take to improve your Final Project. In short: If you only show a minimal amount of work next week, chances are you will not have a strong final project.


 * Week 13: April 16 **
 * **Share Final Project works-in-progress** via our class ** FINAL PROJECT GOOGLE FOLDER ** . **READ** your peers' email feedback to you concerning your work-in-progress.
 * **Conference & Coaching:** I will send each of you feedback - praise, observations, criticism, suggestions, things to consider, etc. Use this to refine your project.
 * ** LAB ACTIVITY: ** Work on your Final Project.
 * ** WEEK 13 ASSIGNMENT: ** Work on Course Final Project. Place any files you’ll need for your presentation either in a Google folder (shared with me, drscottwatson@gmail.com) or on a flash USB thumb drive. Also, look over Final Exam Study Guide and write down any questions you have to aid in our review session next week.


 * Week 14: April 23 **
 * Presentation of Final Projects in class. Be sure your PDF score and/or MP3 audio recording is shared with me! Check with me to be sure you know what is due!!
 * **Final Exam Study/Review**: The exam will be cumulative and **you are responsible for all material** covered in class lectures/demonstrations, lab activities, reading, etc. HOWEVER, the following guide should focus your preparation:
 * Finale Exam Study Guide (2018)
 * Course Wrap-up.
 * ** WEEK 14 ASSIGNMENT: ** Study for Final Exam.


 * Week 15: FINAL EXAM: 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 30 **