Music Technology Academic Outreach Program

Music Technology Workshop
June 12-14, 2003

Cost to Participants: $375

Graduate Credit(s) Available: 2 semester credits an additional cost of $200

Description: The Music Technology Workshop is not just for music educators. Anyone interested in learning about music computer programs, music and computers, or electronic keyboards and sound systems for use in a classroom or for their own interest is welcome. Hands-on instruction is provided using Macintosh computers.

What we have planned for you: You will learn the basics of music technology with an overview of computers, synthesizers, MIDI, CD-ROMs, CDs, and sound systems. You will learn to burn CDs using iTunes, create music videos with iMovie, use software and CD-ROMs to create and teach music, prepare a PowerPoint presentation, and navigate around the Internet. You will participate in discussions about designing a MIDI System/Lab, incorporating Music Technology in a music curriculum, and purchasing equipment. You will also have a special opportunity to purchase a MIDI set-up.

Hands-On Classes: Notation, Sequencing, K-12 Music Education, Presentation Software, Internet, Accompanying/Improvisation, PLUS demos of multimedia and other specialized programs

Faculty: The expert faculty bring experience presenting workshops/clinics throughout the United States, consulting and designing curricula as well as labs; developing software and tutorials; researching the educational effectiveness of music software; and working with music educators in elementary, secondary, and higher education.

Rick Orpen, Professor of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College

Doug Snapp, Professor of Music at Minn. State Univ., Mankato

Tom Johnson, Notation Product Manager (Finale) Coda Music, Inc.

Cindy Shirk, Dakota Meadows Middle School, Mankato

Butch Johnson, Aabaca, Inc. Support for this workshop is provided by Aabaca: a MIDI and
multimedia consulting, training and development firm: supplying hardware, software and
technical expertise to educators

Schedule: Classes will run from 8:30 a.m.-12 Noon and 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. each day (with open lab). A paper project is required only for participants who register for graduate credit.