Prerequisites

Getting Inside Harmony 1 and Arranging 1: Rhythm Section, or equivalent knowledge or skill set and facility in either the Finale or Sibelius notation program.

Textbook(s)

None required.

Software Requirements

Most assignments will require you to write, score, and record vocal arrangements—both a cappella and with basic instrumental accompaniment. For each assignment, you will submit the score and a recording of your piece. Your score must be created using Finale 2006 or higher or Sibelius 4 or higher, or hand-written, scanned, and saved as a PDF file. For your recording, you must supply an MP3 file. You can choose to record either yourself singing or use other vocalists. Instrumental accompaniment should include guitar or piano at a minimum, either recorded or created using music production software. In addition to these requirements, you will also need the following:

• C Web browser: Firefox 3.0 or higher, Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Macintosh Web browser: Firefox 3.0 or higher, Safari 3.0 or higher
• Flash Player (current version)
• QuickTime Player (current version)
• Acrobat Reader (current version)
• A basic audio recording tool that will allow you to record yourself playing along with a background track and save the recording in MP3 format. You will have a tool to use for this purpose inside the learning environment. Alternatively, you can use software like Audacity or a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

Hardware Requirements: PC Users

• Windows XP, Vista, or higher
• Intel Pentium 4 or higher
• 1 GB RAM
• 500 MB hard drive space recommended
• Sound card
• Speakers or headphones for your computer

Hardware Requirements: Mac Users

• OS X 10.5 or higher
• Intel Mac
• 1 GB RAM
• 500 MB hard drive space recommended
• Speakers or headphones for your computer

Hardware Requirements: All Users

• Speakers or headphones for your computer
• A built-in microphone or an external microphone plugged directly into your computer (via built in ports or an external audio interface).
• A printer is recommended, so that you can print out music examples used in the course
• If you are planning to handwrite your scores, a scanner is required.

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