MUSIC TECHNOLOGY & COMPOSITION
Taught by Mr. Bunting
Semester course - 2 credits
No prerequisite
Course Description:
Through this course, students will learn how to create beats on the computer. Students will learn how to use synthesizers, MIDI piano and guitar controllers, and microphones to crate music and to improve music listening skills. Students will also watch film clips from Harry Potter and other Hollywood movies to discuss film scoring, and produce their own music for videos from L-S film classes utilizing Garageband or Logic loops or their own musical material. Other software may include Noteflight, Finale, Keynote, and other online music tools. This course is designed for both beginners and advanced students as students can apply their prior and newly acquired musical skills to the projects. (
This class meets the Arts Requirement OR the
Computer Technology Requirement (for graduating classes 2024 & 2025) and may NOT be repeated).
No prior experience necessary! Come explore how to
make beats on the computer using
MIDI controllers like the:
M-Audio
Oxygen 25
and the
Roli Seaboard block
with Mr. Bunting!
Note:
This Music Technology course replaces the course formerly titled "Multimedia Music".
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact L-S Choral Director, Mr. Bunting!