8th Grade Music Technology: This semester course is designed for students with an interest in pursuing the structure, design, and theory of music through the use of technology. Students enrolled in this course will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience composing, arranging, and recording music through the use of sequencing, recording, and notation software. Emphasis will be placed on developing music awareness and literacy, as well as personal enjoyment. Students will be introduced to various styles including: rock, hip-hop, techno, bossa nova, latin, etc.
Music Technology 1: This year long course is designed for students with an interest in pursuing the structure, design, and theory of music through the use of technology. Students enrolled in this course will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience composing, arranging, and recording music through the use of sequencing, recording, and notation software. Emphasis will be placed on developing music awareness and literacy, as well as personal enjoyment. Students will be introduced to various styles including: rock, hip-hop, techno, bossa nova, latin, etc. Students also have collaborative opportunities with Fine Arts students and will explore music in movies and film.
Music Technology 2: This course is designed for students with an interest in pursuing the structure, design, and theory of music through the use of technology. Students enrolled in this course will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience composing, arranging, and recording music through the use of sequencing, recording, and compositional software. Students will further explore visual and auditory arts, by exploring the elements of music and applying their understanding through music industry exploration. The capstone project is an album, with 15-20 songs, showcasing the work and growth of the student throughout the year. Students must fully mix and master their own work. Students must earn and A or better in Music Technology 1 in order to enroll in this class.
Music Teacher
Barnstable High School
744 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445 EX: 1149
oconnor_meaghan@mybps.us
See the sites below for an overall picture and history of morphing genres and music.
If you have seen Meaghan O’Connor-Vince at a conference presentation and are looking for handouts from the showcase, please see the link below or contact Meaghan with further questions, comments or concerns.