Course Instructor: Neil Buckanaga Jr. – guest artist Chase Monchamp
SUBJECT AREA: ARTS ELECTIVE
This course is designed for students that have an interest and curiosity about how popular music is created and how they as young artists can tell their own stories. Music & Stories will take students through the process of understanding the fundamentals of music creation, including standard vocabulary, song structure, and technical software application. Students will complete this course with a working understanding of how beats are produced; a practical understanding of Garageband software; and 2-3 completed tracks that will be presented publicly. Students will also have the opportunity to work on performance technique with NAMMY Award winner Chase Manhattan Monchamp.
GOAL:
Students will develop a basic understanding of electronic music production. Upon completion of this course the student will:
•Know Garageband software operation;
•Know basic music vocabulary;
•Understand basic electronic music structure;
•Understand basic music structure and flow;
•Create 2-3 tracks for public presentation.
MN STATE STANDARDS MET:
Strand 1: Artistic Foundation
Standard 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of the art area.
Standard 2. Demonstrate knowledge and use of the technical skills of the
art form including technology when applicable.
Strand 2: Create/Make
Standard 1: Create/make in a variety of contexts in the art area using the
artistic foundations.
Strand 3: Perform/Present
Standard 1: Perform/Present in a variety of contexts in the art area using the
artistic foundations.
Strand 4: Respond/Critique
Standard 1: Respond to and critique a variety of creations or performances
using the artistic foundations.
