E85.1810: Midi for Non-Majors

© Copyright 1997-99 John V. Gilbert All Rights Reserved

TERM PROJECT

1. Compose a song using Nightingale to notate a lead sheet for the song. Use FreeStyle to create a sound score for the song.

OR

2. Compose a multi-sectioned piece using FreeStyle.

OR

3. Develop a website which explores the use of MIDI for in which you provide examples of music synthesis, music sequences, and music notation that you have developed in class.

OR

4. Freely combine applications into a concept and a project with an outcome of your own design.

EVALUATION

Students will be evaluated on class participation in discussion, presentation, requested written assignments, examination, and term project. (Imagination and initiative are always appreciated, as is independence, patience and perseverence.)

Textbook:

(optional)
Huber, David Miles. The MIDI Manual. SAMS, Carmel, Indiana. 1991.

ASSIGNED WEBSITES & READINGS

Menu of Midi Links

Journals:

Computer Music Journal. Cambridge MA: The MIT Press, 1976- . Quarterly.

Electronic Musician. Emeryville CA: NBB Acquisitions, 1984- . Monthly.

Keyboard. Cupertino CA: GPI Corp., 1974- . Monthly

REFERENCES

Anderton, Craig. MIDI for Musicians. Amsco Publications, NY. 1986.

Boom, Michael. Music Through MIDI. Mincrosoft Press, Redmond, WA. 1987.

Davies, Rick. "Musical Multitasking." Electronic Musician, (April, 1990): 43-52.

De Furia, Steve, and Joe Scacciaferro. MIDI Programmer's Handbook. Redwood City, CA. M & T Publishing, Inc. 1989.

Grandmont, John. "High Tech in the Music Classroom." Recorder, (May, 1991): 91-98

Hall, W. Vann. "Conquering The MIDI Muddle." Music Educators Journal, (December, 1986): 26 ff.

Milano, Dominic (Editor). Mind over Midi/for Musicians of All Levels, a Guide to the Creative Applications and Theory of the Musical Instrument Digital Interface.Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 1988.

Muro, Don. "An Overview of Electronic Musical Instruments." Merrick, NY: J.D. Wall Publishing Co. and Korg Corp., 1988. Videotape, 0:30, VHS.

Muro, Don. The Art of Sequencing: A Step by Step Approach. Warner Brothers. 1990.

Rubin, David M. Desktop Musician. Osborne, NY. 1992.

Copyright by Prof. John V. Gilbert

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