Practica Musica is ear-training software students used to develop aural skills and to learn to transcribe music by listening to it and writing it down. Digital recording software can be used to record acoustic performances other than just the MIDI keyboards. This allows the Music Department to serve all instrumentalists and vocalists. Curriculum Impact Students will be able to get instant feedback on their performances by recording their piano pieces. This strenghtens instruction and gives students a tool to analyze their performance by playing specific sections back at different speeds.
Students benefit from the higher level of detail during evaluation of their performance.
Ear-training software allows students to focus on specific needs for developing aural skills. Action to Meet Objective Purchase Macintosh iBooks and USB MIDI interfaces with General MIDI sound modules for the 15 digital piano stations in room 230. Support Staff Impact Occasional maintenance for the iBooks may be needed. Most work can be performed by music faculty. The implementation of much needed computer technology in the Music Department will help our students achieve familiarity with music technology.