Scott Watson

Using Technology to Unlock Musical Creativity (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

It has never been easier or more fun for students to compose, improvise, arrange, and produce music and music-related projects than with today's technology. Written in a practical, accessible manner, Using Technology to Unlock Musical Creativity offers both a framework for and practical tips on the technology tools best suited for encouraging students' authentic musical creativity. Author Scott Watson makes a compelling case for creativity-based music learning through eight teacher-tested principles that access, nurture, and develop students' potential for musical expression. Example after example illustrates each principle in a variety of music teaching and technology scenarios. Watson also includes practical ideas for technology-based creative music activities, locating lesson plans and other resources, and assessing creative work. The book provides detailed plans for dozens of attractive projects, each linked to MENC National Standards, and also offers suggestions for making adaptations according to grade level and technology proficiency. Additionally, it includes a valuable section of resources with tips for setting up a computer music workstation, a plain-language description of how digital audio works, and a music education technology glossary. Most of the activities described can be carried out by novice users with free or low-cost music applications. The book also features a comprehensive companion website with dozens of audio and video examples as well as many downloadable worksheets, rubrics, and activity files. Visit the companion website at www.oup.com/us/musicalcreativity.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Juli 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780199876624
• Artikelnr.: 38136434

Autorenporträt

Scott Watson is a veteran music teacher, a frequently published and commissioned composer, and a highly regarded music education technology specialist. In addition to 20 years of experience in teaching K-12 instrumental and classroom music in the Parkland School District (Allentown, Pennsylvania), Watson serves as adjunct instructor at University of the Arts and Cairn University (both in the Philadelphia area) and Central Connecticut State University (New Britain, CT), and has delivered numerous workshops and clinics to in-service music teachers.

Inhaltsangabe

* Preface
* Acknowledgements
* PART 1: Philosophical and Pedagogical Underpinnings
* 1: Technology, Musical Creativity, and This Book
* 2: Thoughts on Creativity
* 3: Allow Students to Share Themselves
* 4: Offer Compelling Examples to Imitate and Inspire, Preferably by
Other Students
* 5: Employ Parameters and Limitations That Remove Distractions and
Help Students Focus
* 6: Remove Parameters and Limitations That Stifle Creativity and Lead
to Contrived Expression
* 7: Facilitate Improvisation
* 8: Engage in Coaching Interaction as Part of the Project Plan
* 9: Foster Opportunities for Offering and Receiving Feedback and
Critique
* 10: Employ Performance and Recital
* PART 2: Curricular Materials
* 11: Two Paths
* 12: Creativity With Keyboards
* 13: Creativity With Sound Recording Applications
* 14: Creativity With Multi-Track Music Production Applications
* 15: Creativity With Computer Music Notation Applications
* 16: Creativity With Instructional Software and Other Music
Applications
* 17: Curriculum Integration
* 18: Various Implications
* APPENDIXES
* Appendix 1: Computer Music Workstation
* Appendix 2: How Digital Audio Works
* Appendix 3: Music Education Technology Glossary
* References
* Index