Advanced Music Technology (2020-2021)

Creating

Performing

Responding

Connecting

generate musical ideas (e.g., arrangement, composition, improvisation, mixed-media project, orchestration, sound design) for various purposes and contexts

select and develop musical ideas (e.g., arrangement, composition, improvisation, mixed-media project, orchestration, sound design) for defined purposes and contexts

evaluate and refine selected musical ideas to create musical work (e.g., arrangement, composition, improvisation, mixed-media project, orchestration, sound design) that meets appropriate criteria

share creative musical works (e.g., arrangement, composition, improvisation, mixed-media project, orchestration, sound design) that convey intent, demonstrate craftsmanship, and exhibit originality

select varied musical works to present (e.g., arrangement, composition, improvisation, mixed-media project, orchestration, sound design) based on interest, knowledge, technical skill, and context

select varied musical works to present (e.g., arrangement, composition, improvisation, mixed-media project, orchestration, sound design) based on interest, knowledge, technical skill, and context

analyze the structure and context of varied musical works (e.g., arrangement, composition, improvisation, mixed-media project, orchestration, sound design) and their effects on performance

develop personal interpretations that consider creator intent

evaluate and refine personal and ensemble performances, individually or in collaboration with others

perform expressively, with appropriate interpretation and technical accuracy, and in a manner appropriate to the audience and context

choose music appropriate for a specific purpose or situation

analyze how the structure and context of varied musical works (e.g., arrangement, composition, improvisation, mixed-media project, orchestration, sound design) inform the response

support interpretations of musical works (e.g., arrangement, composition, improvisation, mixed-media project, orchestration, sound design) that reflect the expressive intent of creators and performers

support evaluations of musical works (e.g., arrangement, composition, improvisation, mixed-media project, orchestration, sound design) and performances based on analysis, interpretation, and established criteria

synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make music

relate musical ideas to varied contexts and daily life to deepen understanding

explore careers in music technology

understand the major hardware and software components of a computer system, live sound amplification, recording techniques, and their interactions

generate melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic ideas for compositions and improvisations that incorporate digital tools, resources, and systems

select, develop, and organize multiple melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic ideas to develop into a larger work that exhibits unity, variety, complexity, and coherence using digital and analog tools, resources, and systems

develop and implement varied strategies and apply appropriate criteria to improve and refine the technical and expressive aspects of draft compositions and improvisations

share a portfolio of musical creations representing varied styles and genres that demonstrate an advanced level of musical and technological craftsmanship 

develop and apply criteria to select varied programs to study and perform based on interest, an understanding of the theoretical and structural characteristics, expressive challenges in the music, and the performer's technical skill using digital tools, resources, and systems

develop and apply criteria to select varied programs to study and perform based on interest, an understanding of the theoretical and structural characteristics, expressive challenges in the music, and the performer's technical skill using digital tools, resources, and systems

examine, evaluate, and critique how context, theoretical, and structural aspects of the music and digital media tools inform and influence prepared and improvised performances

demonstrate how understanding the style, genre, context, and integration of digital technologies in a varied repertoire of music informs and influences prepared and improvised performances and their ability to connect with audiences

apply appropriate criteria and feedback from multiple sources and develop and implement varied strategies to improve and refine the technical and expressive aspects of prepared and improvised performances in varied programs of music

 integrate digital and analog tools and resources

demonstrate an understanding and attention to technical accuracy and expressive qualities of the music in prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire of music representing diverse cultures, styles, genres, and historical periods

demonstrate an ability to connect with audience members before, during, and after prepared and improvised performances

 select, describe, and compare a variety of musical selections based on characteristics and knowledge of the music, understanding of digital and electronic aspects, and the purpose and context of the works

demonstrate and justify how an analysis of the structural characteristics, context, and technological and creative decisions, inform interest in and response to the music

examine and cite multiple research sources to connect the influence of the treatment of the elements of music, digital and electronic features, context, purpose, and other art forms to the expressive intent of musical works

develop and justify the evaluation of a variety of music based on established and personally-developed criteria, technological features, and an understanding of purpose and context

demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music

demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life

demonstrate understanding of relationships between music, history, and culture

demonstrate an understanding of the ethical use of technological systems, media, information, and software as it relates to music technology and publication

demonstrate an understanding of professional standards as they apply to the music industry

demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of employment in the field of music technology