Composition includes use of computers for playback purposes. Some musical background and familiarity with the piano is helpful, but not necessary. This is an Honors level course. An introductory level class, this is open to anyone as a basic introduction to music. It is also a useful course for musicians without musical keyboard skills.
Work is done in the piano lab with the privacy of headphones.
Students may repeat this class once for credit, but should consider taking private lessons theyear after. They may take private lessons concurrently. Spring This is a one term class designed to give students a basic familiarity with the use of microphones, cassette and DAT machines, CD burning and use of a computer and ProTools studio software. Projects may include recording a radio play, recording fellow students and independent recording projects. Students are expected to work in the Music Center for a minimum of two hours after school.