This site contains numerous photographs, Quicktime movies, animations, and sound files. This is particularly valuable for students because the organ, unlike other musical instruments, is entirely dependent on equipment that is unseen by both the performer and the audience. This site is designed to help music history students understand basic concepts of the evolution of western music and to prepare students for music history placement tests. The interactive quizzes were constructed by music faculty from Rhodes and Millsaps, two ACS member institutions. Other music faculty are encouraged to add quizzes in their areas of specialty thus insuring that the resource will be enriched by a variety of perspectives.
Musical forms continue to evolve over time.
Animations were created to show these transformations. The effect is to point out the volatile, ever-changing nature of music. Animations can illustrate these points to students in an engaging and sometimes humorous way. Music faculty and IT staff will be able to explore a variety of software for the creation of class materials. In addition, members will have the opportunity to discuss the challenges of implementation.