SCHOOL & WORK

Music Technology I is an introductory course that exposes students to basic music concepts using the MIDI, Digital Audio and Multimedia applications. Sound Systems, MIDI, Garage Band, Logic Pro, MainStage, and Keynote are studied. Students will learn how to use a recording studio and learn how to record on site at concerts and other school events.

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Music Technology II is an advanced course that explores the real-world applications of Music Technology. Radio Commercials, The Art of Foley, Podcasting, Film Scoring and Website Design are all studied using the applications learned in Music Technology I. Students will learn how to use a recording studio and learn how to record on site at concerts and other school events.

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Music theory is the study of how music is put together. This course will include a study of the basic musical language, melody, harmony (including chords, chord progressions, part-writing), rhythm and expression. Students will also study musical form: orchestration and composition. This course is appropriate for any student who is considering going into music after graduation (either performance or education), for students who are currently involved in the music program at the school (either band, chorus or orchestra), or for students who are involved in music outside of school (particularly students who are in bands or musical groups that are either covering songs or writing their own music).

Sports, Entertainment, Theater & Corporate. Whatever your interest, we will learn the basics of marketing by exploring each of these industries. Does majoring in Business or college appeal to you? If so, learning all you can about marketing and advertising is a must! This class will go hand-in-hand with Small Business Management - Entrepreneurship and cover the following areas: identifying a targeted audience to sell a product or service, the sales process, closing the sale, following up the sale, pricing strategies, determining promotional strategies and public relations. This will be an integrated curriculum including technology, class presentations and virtual business software.

Do you have ideas? The world can be your oyster! This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to start or manage a business. Students will study the foundations of business and the many facets of being an entrepreneur. This course provides insight into the characteristics, organizations, and operation of business. Students will discuss contemporary issues and as well as routine factors that affect business operations, including the environment of business, business ownership, finance, and government regulation. This will be an integrated curriculum including technology, class presentations and virtual business software.