Werkbench Project

WERKBENCH PROJECT

Phase One: Sound creating and collecting.  By Wed 10/7

Your Werkbench project should include the following:

• 4 sets of samples on both sides A and B
• rhythmic ideas
• melodic ideas
• sound effects
• sounds from around Pingree School

Phase Two: Structuring of composition within Werkbench.   By Fri 10/9

• deciding where sounds will be stored/structured to facilitate the your composition and your performance

Phase Three: Notating of the live performance structure.  By Wed 10/14

• developing your own notation system (text, graphics, symbols) in which you lay out your composition
• each section, and what happens within each section should be clearly labeled.  (to help you organize your live performance)

Phase Four: Rehearsing for live performance.

• practicing the realization of your notated composition, developing comfort and confidence for your live performance

Phase Five: Live Performance (in class, for your peers).   By Fri 10/16

• Your live performance should include the following:

• The use of ‘Play’ mode (sequences will play by themselves)
• The use of Trigger’ mode (you will play your sampled sounds in real time)
• Real-time manipulation of at least 3 of the following: volume, pitch, filter, decay, panning, envelope, echo
• A section that features improvisation

Phase Six: Creating an audio recording and video of your final product.   By Mon 10/19

• to be completed outside of class
• a recorded ‘take’ of a complete performance of your composition
• uploading and sharing your audio work on Soundcloud
• partner with someone in class to use the iPad camera to create a video of you performing your work (possible upload to YouTube?) (possibly use Production Room in the Learning Commons?)