Music
2004-2006
Description
The Music Department has implemented three software applications dealing with
music content: Finale (music notation), Digital Performer (sequencing/recording)
and Practica Musica (ear-training). A site license for Practica Musica has been
purchased. A site license has been purchased for Finale. An upgrade is still
needed for Digital Performer. The batteries in the iBooks in room 224 are
beginning to fail and need to be replaced. Pending a requested exchange of
upstairs piano lab space with downstairs practice room space, a new and
accessible classroom will be created on the ground level. This "new" downstairs
piano lab will need digital pianos, computers and software to make it fully
operational as a music technology equipped lab. Our existing Korg digital pianos
are all failing to operate correctly. Funding has been obtained to replace all
except one or two that are still somewhat functioning. Replacements for those
keyboards will be needed as soon as possible. MIDI keyboard visualizers have
been purchased for both existing piano labs (224 and 230A). New data projectors
have been installed in room 221, 225 and 224. Planning has been on-going for the
Digital Arts Building. Equipment for the Digital Multimedia Lab is identified
and will need to be purchased. The music staff-lined white boards in rooms
221,224 and 225 need to be replaced as they have lost most of their staff lines.
Curriculum Impact
The use of music software has allowed our music students to engage in activities
that sharpen their musical understanding and aural skills. The music
applications are used for student's course work in core curriculum for an
Associate Degree in Music. There has been a noticeable increase in student music
skill level. Moving the upstairs piano lab to the ground floor will enable
scheduling of additional sections of piano, music theory, electronic music and
multimedia courses. The completion of the Digital Arts Building will create
space to develop and schedule additional courses in the Multimedia Program.
Approximate Number of Students Served
Per year: 40 electronic music students, 30 multimedia students
Per semester: 100 music theory students, 80 music education students, 150-175
class piano students. Additional students would be better served by an
accessible piano lab downstairs in the Music Building.
Support Impact
There may be a need for occasional support, but not a significant increase over
the current level of support.
Year 1 (2004-2005)
Objective
Update music software and complete replacement of iBook batteries. Obtain and
install a security system in room 224 to protect the computers and other
equipment in that room.
Action to Meet Objective
Complete software and battery updates. Purchase security system for room 224.
Objective
Obtain audio equipment necessary to edit and demonstrate audio software used in
multimedia production.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase Mackie HR-824 near-field monitors with appropriate cables.
Objective
Obtain Yamaha P-250 digital pianos for our second piano lab.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase new digital pianos to replace the Korg's in room 230A.
Objective
Obtain replacements for the staff-lined white boards in Music Department
classrooms.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase new "fused" staff-lined white boards.
Objective
Obtain synthesizer emulation software to teach the concepts of analog
programming in electronic music instruments.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase software such as Sample Cell for the computers in room 224 that is
capable of producing multiple complex signal routing designs.
Year 2 (2005-2006)
Objective
Obtain new Macintosh iBooks capable of running system OX. Update software
applications for which we now have site licenses.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase iBooks, MIDI sound modules and MIDI interfaces and cables.
Year 3 (2006-2007)
Updated 2006
Objective
Update music software and complete replacement of iBook batteries (or replace
the iBooks). Obtain and install a security system in room 224 to protect the
computers and other equipment in that room.
Action to Meet Objective
Complete software and battery (and/or CPU) updates. Purchase security system for
room 224.
Objective
Objective
Obtain Yamaha P-250 digital pianos for our second piano lab.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase new digital pianos to replace the Korg's in room 230A.
Objective
Obtain replacements for the staff-lined white boards in Music Department
classrooms.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase new "fused" staff-lined white boards.
Objective
Objective
Obtain synthesizer emulation software to teach the concepts of analog
programming in electronic music instruments.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase software such as Sample Cell for the computers in room 224 that is
capable of producing multiple complex signal routing designs.
Objective
Obtain new Macintosh computers capable of running system OX. Update software
applications for which we now have site licenses.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase computers, MIDI sound modules and MIDI interfaces and cables.
Objective
Obtain wide-format printer for printing of promotional materials for department
activities.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase suitable ink-jet printer that can handle 11" wide paper.
Objective
Obtain track lighting for rooms 221 and 225 that will partially light the rooms
when projecting information on the large screen.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase lights to facilitate in-class use of projector without turning off all
lights and making the room too dark for students to take notes.
Objective
Repair instruments in the department collection that have become inoperable.
Action to Meet Objective
Schedule and execute the repair of instruments as funding becomes available.
Objective
Obtain replacement instruments for aging instruments in the department
collection that are no longer worth repairing.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase replacement instruments.
Objective
Obtain replacement grand piano for the instrument in room 221 that has become
unable to hold the pitch of its tuning.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase replacement grand piano.
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