Teaching: Course Descriptions

…ii) Course Descriptions
The following courses have been taught by me during my time as an Assistant Professor. Other courses have been taught during my service at Shenandoah University.

MuPR 101 - Recording Systems, Design and Application I

This course acquaints musicians with appropriate applications of hardware used to record musical performances.

MuPR 112 - Recording Systems, Design and Application II

This course is a continuation of MUPR 101. Learning modules include aspects and applications of recording studio techniques, including editing, session setups, mixing, console flow logic, patch bay applications and microphone placement.Two hours of studio time per week accompany the class.

MuPR 255 - Sibelius Notation

This course is designed for students to develop core skills as well as an understanding of workflow and concepts involved in notating music using Sibelius software. Students will create scores, parts and worksheets.

MuPR 302 - Digital and Advanced Recording

This course is a continuation of MUPR 112. Learning modules will include aspects and application of digital audio recording and principles of digital audio. Students will work with computer software programs such as Pro Tools and Cubase, which including editing, recording and MIDI.Two hours of studio time per week accompany this class.

MuPR 311 - Tonmeister

This course consists of study and application of the aesthetics ofTonmeister technology by recording various student and/or faculty performing ensembles.

MuPR 342 - Studio Systems, Maintenance and Networking

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in the use of test equipment for preventative maintenance and equipment calibration, computer maintenance and networking. Trouble shooting and basic repair procedures are included.

MuPP 350 - Basic Electronics

This course is a survey of basic electronics for the recording studio.Theoretical concepts of voltage, current, resistance, capacitance and inductance are developed.

MUPR 351 and MUTC 519 - MIDI and Electronic Music

In this course, students will learn electronic music concepts, techniques and hardware, including MIDI and MIDI software, basic digital equipment and computers.

MuTC 420/620 - Electronic Music Synthesis

This course is an introduction of electronic music concepts and synthesis, techniques and hardware, including basic digital and analog equipment and computers.

MuPR 461 - Audio for Motion Picture

This course is an introduction for sound applied to picture.The content focuses on past and current trends of adding, mixing and editing sound for motion pictures.

MuPP 462 - Music Productoin 2

This course is intended for students who expect to be in a recording studio as a musician, writer or producer. A study of console mixing from multi-track to stereo or mono format, using multi-band equalization, pan pots, reverberation and outboard effects such as compressors and limiters. A continuation of MUPP 461, culminating in a final project which the student must compose, produce and record.

MuPP 464 - Mixdown Techniques Lab 2

A one-hour lab that provides a laboratory supplement to the work done concurrently in Music Production 2.