Music Technology/MIDI Links

Course Description

ASU Catalog - "the study and utilization of technology in musical applications. Emphasis on basic computer
notation systems, MIDI sequencing, and CAI. Successful completion of this course fulfills the Computer Applications
in Music Proficiency requirement.". The focus of the course will be use of Finale, the premier music notation
application currently available. Basic concepts of MIDI will be covered, and additional music applications will be
surveyed.

                                                                           Coda Finale 2002

Reading List

The Finale  Primer: Mastering the Art of Music Notation With Finale , 2nd Edition  by Bill Purse

Required Materials: 

1. A three-ring notebook for handouts, assignments, etc, and a pen/pencil 

2. Two 3 and 1/2" floppy discs (these will be formatted for Macintosh) for storing your project files.

Conceptual Framework Items Addressed:

1. Understanding the central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of the discipline and be able to create
learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for learners.

4. Understand and use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage the learner's development of critical
and creative thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

6. Use knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and information technology techniques to foster active inquiry,
collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Assignments and Quizzes

There will be five (5) Finale projects and five quizzes to be completed. The five Finale projects make up 75%
of your grade, and carry a maximum of 750 points. The five quizzes count 50 points each, for a total maximum
of 250 points. Quiz scores account for 25% of your final grade.

Five Projects      75%

Five Quizzes      25%                            
                        100%

For Finale projects, 10 points will be deducted for each day they are late, then a "0" will be given for those that
are more than seven days late. Projects can be submitted in either of two ways, as long as the Instructor is
informed (in advance) of the method chosen. 1) A copy of your Finale project may be submitted on a computer
disk. I will make a copy of your disk file and return your disk on the next day of class, or 2) you may leave a copy
of your completed work on one of the lab computers. Save the file with a short descriptive title, followed by your
initials.

Example: Chorale.CS        Leadsheet.CS

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