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Trombone Course Guest Access

by Brian Thacker - Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 09:01 PM

 

The trombone course now has the guest access enabled. Just select Trombone Performance Studies and sign in with the guest access button. Previously, I had flash magazine copies of the ITA Journals and Newsletters within the course, but I have removed those since the ITA is now making them available on-line for members from my original PDF files.

 

Studio Construction Updates

by Brian Thacker - Monday, 16 January 2012, 08:07 AM

 

Another photo of the current stage of construction.

 

Spring 2012 Updates

by Brian Thacker - Monday, 16 January 2012, 08:06 AM

 

With the switch to Gmail all user accounts on this site will be deleted and recreated. Only students currently enrolled in classes I am teaching will have accounts.

In addition, construction has begun on the studio!

Classes will be interesting this semester. I will post details about class locations on the wall outside of the gaping hole that used to be the mail boxes!

 

Available courses

• Music Theory III

  • Professor: Brian Thacker

  Advanced harmony and preliminary analysis.

• Instrumental Recital Hour

  Instrumental Recital Hour

  

• Tuba Performance Studies

  • Professor: Brian Thacker

  An on-line component for Tuba Performance Studies.

• Trombone Performance Studies

  • Professor: Brian Thacker

  An on-line component for Trombone Performance Studies.

  

• Intro to Recording Tech II

  • Professor: Brian Thacker

  An introduction to the advanced principles of sound and how audio can be captured and manipulated utilizing current recording technology. Theory will be discussed, as it pertains to the understanding of what makes a good recording. Concepts include signal flow, microphone selection and placement, signal processing, and mixing. The student will be able to render a multi-track recording employing all the above concepts to demonstrate a solid knowledge of basic recording fundamentals.

• Introduction to MIDI

  • Professor: Brian Thacker

  Course introduces students to the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) sequencing using computer software and keyboard synthesizers. Students learn concepts, basic theory and techniques, and the application of MIDI technology to the production of music. Hands-on projects are completed using MIDI keyboard synthesizers and sequencer software.

• Chamber Tech

  • Professor: Brian Thacker

  Chamber Tech is concerned with the recording of these and other performances

• Music Industry Studies Junior & Senior Projects

  • Professor: Brian Thacker

  Project topic will demonstrate junior or senior level competency. Projects require the preparation of a prospectus and approval from the student’s major professor and a project committee.