Teaching Music Composition Using Technology I

Designed to teach music teachers beginning concepts in music composition using music technology. The elements of music are discussed and learned after which the course departs on the study of units of structure in music (form).  Harmonic content, chord progressions, cadences, and more advanced tips for good melodic writing are covered. The course is written (open ended) in PowerPoint so that teachers can modify it to fit their particular grade level, definitions, and teaching style. The course style presents a compositional concept, and is followed up with movie presentation tutorials using technology. The technology being used is Sibelius although Finale, MuseScore or Noteflight (free) may be used as a substitute. Designed to align with the Washington state CBPA’s.

 

 

 

Online Course thru Seattle Pacific University:

 

• January 16 thru March 18 2012
  
  
• Prerequisite: Student must have Sibelius 5/6/7 installed onto their computer or Finale, MuseScore (free) or Noteflight (free). Students must have high speed internet (no dial up) in order to access the course materials.

• Students must first register online below (or call 800 248-9699). Once registered they will be directed via email to log onto the SPU site to register for the 2 graduate quarter credits and instructions onto how to access the course materials for the course.
  
  
• $275 for tuition (directly to the instructor) and $124 for the credit (directly to SPU) for 2 graduate quarter credits.

• This workshop has room for only 10 students. Register today to insure enrollment!