Topics: Advanced Computer Applications, Multiple Synthesizer Configurations, The MIDI Protocol-History and Development, Elementary music skills and theory.

Materials needed:  TWO MAC FORMATTED 3.5 INCH FLOPPY DISKS and The Textbook.

Grading:  Grades will be based on attendance, participation, and a demonstrated knowledge of the sound chain as shown through test results and in class preparations.  Tests are scheduled in ETUDES.  Final Grade is dependent on Final Project. "Did you complete the assignments?" Evidence of progress and adherence to the assignments must be illustrated to the instructor continually throughout the semester.

TESTING INSTRUCTIONS:
The midterm and final examination will be given in class as per the times assigned on the class syllabus.

Textbook:The MIDI Manual, David Miles Huber
(GET AND READ THE BOOK!)

Attendance  By enrolling in the class, you are making a commitment to attend regularly.
Limited number of absences is three.  Final grade will be seriously affected by arriving late or leaving early without prior instructor consent.  In class discussion is vital to understand studioprocedures and operation.  To avoid a poor grade it is your responsibility to drop before the prescribed drop dates. Do not expect to be dropped by the instructor.

A student with a verified disability may be entitled to appropriate academic accommodations. Please contact your instructor and/or the Disabled Students Program and Services Office for further information.

Student Objectives
Students will be evaluated through the performance and completion of assigned projects as agreed upon between student and instructor. Access to the computers will depend on the assignment and outline of specified projects.
Following are the projects that must be completed within the progression of the class.  Evidence of progress and adherence to the assignments must be illustrated to the instructor every class.
Assignments

Weeks One-Three January 23, 30, February 6
Music Theory
Definitions
Equipment Overview
What is MIDI?-MIDI 1.0
Reading:  pp. 1-37

Weeks Three-Six February 13, 20, 27
Basic Sequencer Operation
File Management-Saving to Disk, Multiple Saves
Addressing the Sound Module
Setting up the Patch List
A Basic Sequence 

The Hardware-
Reading:  pp. 37-54

Weeks Six-Nine March 6, 13, Holiday March 17-22
Multiple Tracks and Sounds
Quantization 

Electronic Musical Instruments
Reading:  pp. 55-76

Weeks Nine-Twelve  April 3, 10, 17
Cut and Paste
Move
Transpose
Edit Mode 

Sequencing
Reading:  Review pp. 77-106
Final Reading Examination

Weeks Twelve-Fifteen April 24, May 1, 8, 15
Counter Melodies
Counter Rhythms
Form and Structure
Putting it all Together

Final Compositions
Final Project Presentations May 21