Donald Megill


B.A.,M.A. Music, University of California at Berkeley
email: ddmegill@miracosta.edu

How to go to the online courses.

If you are taking one of my classes online then go to Moodle. Click on the link and read how to enroll and sign into the software. This Moodle site is Coastonline. So don't get confused with the MiraCosta Moodle site.

Be sure to purchase the correct texts for these courses:

Music 105 requires the Workbook "Music Fundamentals Online Student Guide" (Kendall-Hunt Publishing).
Music 114 requires the Workbook "Rock History Online Student Guide and 2 CDs" (Kendall-Hunt Publishing).
Music 115 requires the Workbook "Music Appreciation Online Student Guide and 3 CDs" (Kendall-Hunt Publishing).
Music 119 requires the text "Introduction to Jazz Online" (Kendall-Hunt Publishing). This package comes with 3 CDs.

Major Publications

Teaching Profile

I establish different levels of freedom for the student depending upon the subjects being taught. Following is a description of my teaching postures for each of the three areas.

Music theory. I require the student to collect writings both assigned and self-initiated for the length of each period of study (semester). The students are usually at very different skill levels, and each must work to improve their writing skills against traditional standards.

Music history- I teach under the firm belief that data collection alone is useless. Data must be related to artistic developmental trends. These classes require students to relate activities from one or more stylistic periods. Specifics about composers and compositions are less important than the cause and result of these individuals and their works. Discussion dominates the lecture time. Several short papers and a term project are used to award grades. I use email discussion groups to discuss related topics. Students are invited to dialogue with the rest of the class at their own convenience.

Music technology- These classes require self-motivation by the students to become active performers, technicians, or producers. There are no writing assignments. The course is centered around student projects and their many facets. The environment is very loose. The most active students become involved in studio projects on weekends as well as class meetings. It is my intent to supply a studio environment which fosters self-criticism and the sharing of knowledge. I attempt to coordinate student goals with my goals.

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