Projects accompany Music Theory Levels 1, 2, and 3.
Project A: Box Comp – Notation; Present
Miscel 1 – Standard Notation
Miscel 2 – Chant Notation OR Types of Repetition in Composing
Miscel 3 – Tin Pan Alley
Miscel 4 – Music Industry
Miscel 5 – Drumming Circles in Native American Culture
Miscel 6 – Choice of 3:
1) Birds on a Wire
2) VR Environments & Music
3) Serialism
4) John Cage
Miscel 8 – Historical Musical Periods and Differences in Music Theory
Miscel 9 – DAWS: Comparison of Soundtrap-ProTools-Ableton-Logic
Project B: Drumming Improv & Comp – Notation; Present
Project C: Shasta Haiku – Improvisation; Present
Project D: DAW-Student choice; Present
Project E: Keyboards – Notation; Connecting to DAW; Present
Project 1: Notation App: Develop 4-measure melodic phrase
Project 2: DAW – Unlimited length, 4 tracks only, any sounds or loops
Project 3: DAW – Sappy Happy Theme; precisely :30 seconds, unlimited number of tracks
Project 4: DAW – Suspense Film Intro; Unlimited length, must develop theme that is repeated, No loops (pre-composed tracks with multiple sounds/melody), must record and integrate at least one sound
Project 5: Final Project; Compose 24 measures (or more), At least 2 voices notated on two staves only, Transfer into DAW, Title your project, 1:30 length, Present to your class
Composing: Project A – Sequence
Composing: Project B – Develop Your Melody Music Theory Levels 1, 2, 3 and Tested Skills 1 - 10
