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MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AKS  Click PDF icon to download AKS

A - Theory

  • identify major and minor key signatures (GPS) (GSMC_A2007-1)
  • identify treble and bass clefs (GPS) (GSMC_A2007-2)
  • identify and write conventional rhythm and metric notations (GPS) (GSMC_A2007-3)
  • identify cadences, nonharmonic tones and musical textures (GPS) (GSMC_A2007-4)
  • employ tempo and dynamic terms in composition (GPS) (GSMC_A2007-5)
  • recognize rhythmic patterns (GPS) (GSMC_A2007-6)
  • identify music terminology and icons (GPS) (GSMC_A2007-7)
  • identify major and minor scales and chords (GPS) (GSMC_A2007-8)

B - Composition

  • write conventional rhythmic and melodic examples (GPS) (GSMC_B2007-9)
  • employ tempo and dynamic terms in a composition (GPS) (GSMC_B2007-10)
  • create a short musical composition using a single staff (GPS) (GSMC_B2007-11)
  • create harmonies for simple melodies (GPS) (GSMC_B2007-12)
  • compose musical compositions for various performing ensembles (GPS) (GSMC_B2007-13)
  • compose musical compositions using various 20th Century style techniques (GPS)   (GSMC_B2007-14)

C - Music Technology  

  • input a composition into notational software (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-15)
  • print parts from a composition using notational software (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-16)
  • create a multi-track sequence of musical form utilizing an introduction, main theme and ending (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-17)
  • discuss concepts of MIDI, MIDI channels and standard MIDI files (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-18)
  • explain the function of general MIDI, polyphony and multi-timbre as they apply to an electronic keyboard (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-19)
  • assign sounds to different MIDI channels including various drum kits (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-20)
  • describe the basic operation of notation software (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-21)
  • apply various features such as changing clefs, time and key signature (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-22)
  • edit tracks utilizing copy and paste of measures and staves (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-23)
  • apply page layout features including title, composer and staff name (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-24)
  • apply various editing features including articulations, slurs and dynamics (GPS)       (GSMC_C2007-25)
  • create a short musical composition using a single staff (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-26)
  • discuss the basic operation of sequencing software (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-27)
  • demonstrate the function and tools of step/graphic editing window (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-28)
  • explain the process of quantifying drum and other instrument tracks (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-29)
  • edit tracks utilizing copy and paste of tracks, measures and MIDI events (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-30)
  • utilize concepts of editing by applying various tempo features (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-31)
  • demonstrate concepts of record features including overdub and punch in/out (GPS)  (GSMC_C2007-32)
  • mix tracks including adjusting volume levels, pan and equalization (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-33)
  • mix tracks including automation of volume and pan (GPS) (GSMC_C2007-34)

D - Cultural and Historical Context

  • describe and analyze a variety of careers and explore avocational and vocational possibilities related to music (GPS) (GSMC_D2007-35)
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