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Reason PBL Creations

A series of project based lessons designed to support secondary music students to engage in composition, production and technology using Reason 5 software *

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* Reason 5 Software is owned and developed by Š Propellerheads Software AB

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Contents Dial One Rationale .....................................................................................................................................

Aims & Outcomes ....................................................................................................................

Starting Out .................................................................................................................................

Setting Up ....................................................................................................................................

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Chapter 0 Demo Song Analyses .......................................................................................... 17 - Template Listening Maps & Learning Portfolio Checklist ......................................................... 19

Chapter 1 Remixing Albinoni ................................................................................................. 24 - Lesson Plan .................................................................................................................................... 25

Chapter 2 Remixing Mozart .................................................................................................... 30 - Lesson Plan .................................................................................................................................... 31

Chapter 3 Queen Style Improvisation ................................................................................ 36 - Lesson Plan .................................................................................................................................... 37

Chapter 4 Four Chord Covers ................................................................................................ 42 - Lesson Plan .................................................................................................................................... 43

Chapter 5 Sampling with Pink Floyd ................................................................................... 48 - Lesson Plan .................................................................................................................................... 49

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Contents Dial Two

Dial One Completion Rubric .................................................................................................

- Marking Slips ..................................................................................................................................

Dial Two Introduced ..................................................................................................................

- Template files for Analysis & Portfolio's .......................................................................................

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Chapter 6 Advertising Australia ............................................................................................ 60 - Lesson Plan ....................................................................................................................................

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Chapter 7 TV Series in Time & Space ..................................................................................

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- Lesson Plan ....................................................................................................................................

Chapter 8 Computer Game Score ......................................................................................

- Lesson Plan ....................................................................................................................................

Dial Two Completion Rubric .................................................................................................

- Marking Slips ..................................................................................................................................

Appendix A ..................................................................................................................................

Appendix B ...................................................................................................................................

Appendix C ..................................................................................................................................

References ..................................................................................................................................

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Rationale A Reason for this Resource

This booklet works with an accompanying DVD and online materials. It is designed to support teachers to develop skills in music composition, production and technology within the program Reason 5 developed by Propellerheads Software AB. It is designed to cater for secondary level students, fostering higher-order thinking, active listening practices and creative compositional outcomes.

This resource incorporates the six musical concepts into project based learning tasks, tasks that by design require remembering, understanding, applying, analysing, evaluating, and creating (Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy: Pohl, 2000, Learning to Think, Thinking to Learn, pp. 7-8). The tasks are designed to enable students to transform information about the concepts into musical ideas.

Simultaneous interaction with software versions of hardware used in real recording studios, should facilitate a unique opportunity to learn about music technology (cabling, signal flow, sequencing, synthesis and sampling) and production.

Each project culminates in an evaluation of the task undertaken as well as all research, analyses and song files being collated into a hardcopy, or digital learning portfolio. Within this resource, learning is measured through the completion of each task as well as the compilation of the learning portfolio.

Student use of Music Technology is embedded into the NSW Music Syllabus: • 7-10 Music Syllabus pp. 19-20 • Music 1 Stage 6 Objectives p9, p13 & Composition/Aural Experiences pp. 20-21 • Music 2 & Music Extension Stage 6 Outcomes p15 & Content p29, p59 Teachers are encouraged “...to use a full range of technologies as available to them in the classroom,” (NSW BOS Music 1 Stage 6 Syllabus p. 26). As such this resource is designed to be integrated into existing teaching programs allowing for authentic learning experiences across age groups and musicianship levels.

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Aims Project Based Learning

Aims of this Resource The aim of Reason Project Based Learning (PBL) Creations, is to instruct secondary level students about music composition, production & technology. It does so through delivering a series of projects with divergent musical options for creative composing.

By engaging with, analysing and composing with the resources inside Reason PBL Creations, students in Stages 5 & 6 (years 9 to 12) will: • Utilise music software that allows for a creative & varied input • Interact with peers & teachers in an open & shared learning environment • Learn about music technology (mixers, synthesizers, MIDI, audio, drum machines) • Manipulate music technology (sequencing & sampling) • Analyse music for the purpose of re-creating it electronically • Discover the methods of composers in layering contemporary music • Discover how the concepts of music can be manipulated using software • Confidently use technology to create compositions based upon active listening • Create consistent workflow structures designed to facilitate progress evaluation • Save and document learning in hard-copy formats (CD & Diary) or online formats (Blog, Class Wiki and Soundcloud) as part of a Learning Portfolio • Present evidence of learning in the format of a presentation (any medium)

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Outcomes Syllabus Outcomes & Institute Standards

Student Outcomes The following outcomes are covered in each task: PBL a Students will actively engage in each project through listening analyses PBL b Students will be engaged in musical remixing or arranging to experiment with the concepts of music PBL c Students will be involved in hands on technology projects that represent real world briefs and musical equipment PBL d Students will compose musically appropriate, stylistically accurate and creative compositions using foundational knowledge of the concepts of music PBL e Students will present their work, the process of their learning and the outcomes of their learning to peers and parents, in the form of learning portfolios and presentations

NSW Syllabus Outcomes * The following outcomes are covered by each project from Dial One to Dial Two: • Music Stage 5 - 5.4. 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10. 5.12 • Music 1 Stage 6 - P/H 3, P/H 4, P/H 6, P/H 7, P/H 8 • Music 2 Stage 6 - P/H 2, P/H 3, P/H 4, P/H 5, Particularly P/H 8, P/H 9

Institute of Teachers Professional Teaching Standards * The following key stages are supported for teachers with this resource: • Element One - 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 • Element Three - 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8 • Element Five - 5.3, 5.5 • Element Seven - 7. 5

• Element Two - 2.3, 2.4 • Element Four - 4.4, 4.5 • Element Six - 6.1

* Links to NSW Syllabus and Institute of Teachers websites in Appendix A

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Starting Out How to use this Resource

A Brief Explanation of Each ‘Dial’ Each project is divided into two separate areas of learning or “Dials.”

Dial One represents those projects that will help you grow in your understanding of how to create music in Reason 5. The projects in this section of the booklet require concept analyses, assimilating different musical styles into a prepared work and using different aspects of Reason’s Sequence Editor and Device Parameters.

Dial One begins with Chapter 0, which is a series of analysis projects designed to support teachers and students in composing followed by five separate projects.

Dial Two represents three extended projects, of which you will need to compose your own material, building on what you have learnt in Dial One. Dial Two also begins with Chapter 0, which is a single analysis project followed by three distinct, real-world composition projects in writing for Film, Television, Radio and Advertising.

Finally, everything will be documented in your Learning Portfolio. Depending on your teacher and school this can be in hard copy format or online using such tools as a Blog, Class Wiki and Soundcloud.

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Starting Out How to use this Resource

Symbols to Know Symbols are used throughout this resource to remind you of action that needs to be taken, a work that need to be analysed or which file you should open first.

Become acquainted with each of the following symbols:

Printable Analysis / Portfolio Worksheets

Illustrated Instructions

A Reason Published Song .rps (these cannot be edited)

Reason’s Soundbanks where patches, loops and sounds are stored

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You will need a Mic & an Audio interface

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A Reason Template Song .rns (these can be edited)

Save your work & document your learning in your portfolio

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Starting Out Learning Portfolios

Documenting your Learning Learning is not something that occurs simply from filling out a worksheet, completing a test or listening to a famous piece. This resource is built around the premise that significant learning occurs through Project Based activities. That is, a deeper and lasting education results from engaging in unique problem solving tasks that guide you through a framework, but also allow for individual creativity in that process. This resource builds each task on the revised blooms taxonomy for learning: Remembering - Recognising & recalling relevant knowledge for the Concepts of Music & Reason 5 software Understanding - Constructing meaning from video, written and graphic messages Applying - Carrying out a procedure such as outlined in all projects and lesson plans Analysing - Breaking material into relevant parts, determining how the parts relate to one another and to an overall structure, through the concepts of music Evaluating - Making judgments based on musical criteria and provided examples, as well as the consistent use of learning portfolios Creating - Putting all the elements together to form a complete work, plus, reorganising elements into a new structure through careful planning and creative compositional ideas (Anderson & Krathwohl, 2001, pp. 67-68)

As you work through PBL Creations you will be required to document your ‘learning journey,’ in a learning portfolio.

Think of it as a map. A map showing where you started and finished, but also the route you took with all of its setbacks and accomplishments.

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Starting Out Portfolio Options

The Learning Portfolio can take one of two forms, depending on your school or institution’s online policy.

Hard-Copy Portfolios These can be made up a hard cover diary where you paste in your Listening and Device Maps, notes, ideas, useful websites and teacher comments. When you have finished each task you can burn the audio file to disc for safekeeping.

Hint: Anything you find online needs to be documented in writing as well as diagrams of your Reason projects.

ePortfolio’s These can be made using one of the many blogging or wiki site creation tools online. Your school or institution may already have a class wiki or blog that you can setup with your own page. Include screenshots of your project files and your REason Published Song files in regular posts. Other online tools like Soundcloud enable you to embed your finished compositions as audio files as well.

Hint: Make sure you make regular posts, like a diary, and include links to resources you found helpful in completing each project. By having an online portfolio you can continually add to it even after you have finished Reason PBL Creations.

Wordpress is a free blogging tool

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Wiki-Spaces gives free wiki’s fro education

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Soundcloud uploads & shares your audio for free

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Setting Up Music Connected to this Resource

iTunes Playlist Each project involves direct and focussed listening to provide a musical framework and direction in composing.

Linked to this booklet is an iTunes playlist with all the music needed fro each task, From Popular music through to ambient soundscapes and computer game scores this playlist puts the materials at your fingertips. Visit the Reason PBL Creations Playlist by clicking here. You will know when a track from the playlist is referred to when you see this symbol.

iTunes Reason PBL Creations Playlist

File Formats Each project creates music using a variety of file formats. In some chapters MIDI will be the focus, in others AUDIO WAV files or both. It is important to know the difference between each format if you are to complete each task effectively.

View the Appendix for a more detailed explanation of the terms used in this resource.

Reason 5 works primarily as a MIDI Sequencer

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WAV & MP3 formats can be imported/ exported by Reason

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Setting Up Software & Equipment

Equipment & Setup

The equipment you will need is quite specific but there are many different products that perform the same role. You will see in the videos that I have a Yamaha M08 Keyboard, a Korg microKontrol Controller as well as an iPad to operate Reason 5. But I also have a Didgidesign MBox 2, Behringer B2Pro Microphone and an M-audio Fast Track Ultra 8R Digital Audio Interface. When these are connected to my laptop I have complete control over each software element within Reason 5.

You will need the following: 1. A Computer (Mac or PC) with at least 1Gb Ram 2. A USB MIDI Controller (a keyboard or drum pad style) 3. Speakers or a good pair of headphones 4. A copy of Propellerheads’ Reason 5 (education licenses available) 5. This booklet with an active internet connection (ADSL and up) When you begin analysing the demo songs using the musical concepts the book linked below will be of great help to you and your students. Test the link now: Musical Concepts Booklet (click here)

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Setting Up Sound Checkup

Checkup Guide for Audio & MIDI Once you have your equipment hooked up and Reason installed there may be occasions that sound, or MIDI, does not behave as it should. That is, you may not hear the mix through your headphones or cannot get your MIDI keyboard to play the bass lines for example. Use this quick ‘Checkup Guide for Audio & MIDI’ when you first open Reason and if you need to troubleshoot.

The HELP menu in Reason is also extremely useful.

Reason shows you at the top of every project an Audio In & Out Rack.

If the lights at the bottom are Green, audio is correctly going in/out of Reason

Green for Audio Input

Green for Audio Output

What if the Audio & MIDI are not working?

Follow these simple steps to check your Audio & MIDI setup

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Setting Up Sound Checkup

Checking the Audio Setup Select your preferred Audio Device

Checking the MIDI Setup Connect a MIDI Device and ‘auto-detect’

Reason will automatically connect your MIDI device for you. Watch the introduction videos for more details.

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Chapter 0 It begins by listening with intent

Getting to know Reason 5 By now you should have Reason 5 installed on your computer and you are getting ready to make music! But let’s slow down for a few moments to understand how Reason 5 actually works.

By watching the videos linked below you will not only make music that sounds great but you will be able to make full use of the incredible tools Reason provides.

Video 01 - Reason, What is it?

Video 02 - Reason, First Opening Video 03 - Reason’s Devices Video 04 - MIDI & Audio Video 05 - Recording & Producing in Reason

> Analysing the demo songs provided with Reason 5 When you purchase Reason 5 it automatically installs demo songs, tutorial videos, your Reason Factory and Orchestral sound banks as well as other documentation.

To familiarize ourselves with the instruments, sounds and techniques used in Reason it is important to analyze each device in the rack* as well as the rhythms, chords, melodies and patterns each rack device plays or is programmed to ‘play.’ This will form a foundation for your own musical creations later on in the book. It will also help you take apart in your inner ear each musical layer within a song and show you how to compose something like it, yourself. * Each instrument in Reason is a virtual representation of a hardware product mounted into a rack frame. You can see the little screws holding each device in place in fig. 1.1

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Three Demo Songs to Analyse Located in your Applications > Reason 5 folder is the > Demo Songs folder. Using the Listening Map and Device Map worksheets on the following pages you will need to complete the following before moving onto Chapter 1.

1. Listen to the 3 tracks below taking note of the pitch, texture, etc in each 2. Note down how the composer uses each element of music in their composition 3. The blank boxes underneath each musical element are for you to jot down whether you might use this loop/sound patch/device in a later composition 4. In the Device Map draw/write in the devices you can see in the Reason Rack.

5. The blank box underneath the device map is there for you to comment on how a particular device in the rack may interest you for future compositions Demo Song 1 - Chords All Night, J Chris Griffin www.syntheticmess.com Demo Song 2 - Stay By The Phone, Kevin Hastings www.kevinhastingsmusic.com Demo Song 3 - The Darker Side of Happiness, Gustaf & Mats Karlof www.propellerheads.se

Figure 1.1

16 Ch Mixer (very important)

Combinator (Rack Device) Thor Polyphonic Synthesiser

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Listening Maps USING THE CONCEPTS OF MUSIC TO COMPOSE & ARRANGE

PITCH

DURATION

STRUCTURE

TEXTURE

DYNAMICS & EXP TECHNIQUES

TONE COLOUR

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Device Maps USING THE CONCEPTS OF MUSIC TO COMPOSE & ARRANGE

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Learning Portfolio Map Collating, Evaluating and Demonstrating your Learning

PROCESS Thru PBL TASK

Final REASON FILE of PBL TASK

CHECKLIST

EVALUATION of PBL TASK

Techniques Learned

Final AUDIO FILE of PBL TASK

Resources Found

BLOG or DIARY UPDATED

EVALUATION

What I learned from this task

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Chapter 1 Remixing a String Quartet

Albinoni Remixed The first project in Dial One is to become acquainted with Reason 5’s interface, sound patches and sequencing techniques through adding correct instrument patches and recording musical ideas to vary the work.

Task Outline • Listen to the track Adagio in G minor (Albinoni) from the iTunes Playlist attached to this resource and watch the video Reason Video 06 - PBL 1 • Open the Reason published song Dial 1_PBL 1 • • Fill out your Listening Maps and Device Maps for the published song file • In groups, or individually, open the Dial 1_PBL 1 template song at your Reason workstations and complete the following: 1. Choose sound patches from each devices’ patch buttons that match the published songs’ patches shown in the video 2. Add other devices as modeled by the Reason published song (see the video) and experiment with cabling 3. Edit MIDI Sequencing using the sequence window & tool palette including: a) cutting, copying & pasting regions b) recording in new parts c) blocking d) adding in the time signature or tempo 4. Add Automation to various tracks or effects for tone colour & dynamics 5. Export your finished song file to WAV format to store in your project folder and learning portfolio

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Lesson Plan Dial 1_PBL 1

Albinoni Remixed Aims & Objectives For students to acquaint themselves with Reason’s rack devices and sequencer window; including adding patches, naming devices, recording, editing, automation, mixing & exporting.

Portfolio Requirements Document things learnt, troubleshooting experiences and key commands or workflows that help you work more efficiently within Reason. The listening & device maps need to be included in the portfolio as well as the final song exported as a WAV file.

Method 1. Analyse the provided Reason published song Dial 1_PBL 1 using the listening and device maps 2. Watch Reason Video 06 located on the included DVD 3. Open the Reason template song Dial 1_PBL 1 and complete according to the video tutorial a) Browse and add correct instrument patches b) Connect cabling automatically for disconnected devices c) Add new rack devices with correct patches d) Record sound effects, automation, double bass line and explore Subtractor e) Add any new musical ideas or effects 4. When you have created the project according to the video tutorial you can add other instruments or devices using what you have learnt 5. Export the song to both a WAV file and a Reason song file (don’t publish) for your learning portfolio

Materials & Song Files Needed • • • • •

Reason PBL Creations DVD for video & song files Reason published and template song files Dial 1_PBL 1 iTunes Playlist Track Adagio in G minor © S.Wright 2011 Reason PBL Tasks Listening Map & Device Map worksheets Reason 5 workstation (single or group)

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Marking Rubric Dial 1_PBL 1

Marking Criteria Criteria

* To be printed & ticked off when assessing * Extra row for teacher to add differentiated criteria

Grade Descriptors Mark

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Outstanding

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Sound

Making Progress

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Student(s) follow instructions well, creating a song file similar to that in the tutorial video, navigating Reason 5’s interface fluently Student(s) add/compose creative parts to the provided song Student(s) apply sensitive & creative effects to remix the song through the use of rack devices, automation and mixing on the main mixer Student(s) are able to export their creations as both a WAV & Song file

Student(s) document their learning in a detailed and constructive manner in their learning portfolios

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Dial 1_PBL 1 - illustrated instructions Song is the main mode below, Edit mode allows each tracks data to be edited, press escape to return to Song mode.

Snap MIDI data (notes) to bars, 8th notes etc

Draw in the Transport Track using the Pencil tool (hit w on the keyboard)

“A” Section is just a String Quartet played through four NNXT Samplers

A dark red outline means the ‘Bubbles’ track is record-enabled

“Right-Click” on any device to add automation. An extra “Lane” will then appear here.

All devices present in the Reason rack have tracks here

Click Metronome, Pre-Record Count in & Click volume

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Bar Position, Time, Tempo & Time Signature

Transport Controls

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Dial 1_PBL 1 - illustrated instructions

Left indicator for looping The ‘right’ indicator completes the loop region with the ‘left’ indicator

Double Clicking a track’s data opens that track in ‘Edit Mode’ (next to a piano roll editor).

Here you can change pitches, rhythms, durations and copy & Paste note data

“B” Section adds a Redrum Drum Machine, Thor Synth and a Subtractor Synth.

A Rhythm section with added bass and automation in the ‘bubbles’ track represented by the extra yellow lines underneath the recorded part

Zoom scroll bar.

Make the tracks as large or as small as you want Loop Button

Record Button (or * on the keypad)

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Chapter 2 Remixing the Dies Irae

Mozart Remixed The second project in Dial One is to become acquainted with Reason 5’s interface, sound patches and sequencing techniques through editing the Dies Irae’s material to form a harmonically different ending.

Task Outline • Listen to the track Dies Irae (Mozart) from the iTunes Playlist attached to this resource and watch the video Reason Video 07 - PBL 2 • Open the Reason published song Dial 1_PBL 2 • • Fill out your Listening Maps and Device Maps for the published song file • In groups, or individually, open the Dial 1_PBL 2 template song at your Reason workstations and complete the following: 1. Choose sound patches from each devices’ patch buttons that match the Reason published songs patches shown in the video 2. Research what the four auxiliary effects on the mixer do a) write in your learning portfolio’s what each effect applies to the mix b) experiment with mixing and adding auxiliary effects to your mix 3. Edit MIDI Sequencing using the sequence window & tool palette including: a) cutting, copying & pasting regions b) blocking in a six and 5 chord for variety at the end of the work c) adding in chordal patterns by dragging against the piano roll 4. Add Automation to various tracks or effects for tone colour & dynamics 5. Export your finished song file to WAV format to store in your project folder and learning portfolio

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Lesson Plan Dial 1_PBL 2

Mozart Remixed Aims & Objectives For students to acquaint themselves with Reason’s rack devices and sequencer window; including adding patches, adding effects, editing MIDI data, automation, mixing & exporting.

Portfolio Requirements • Include your research on the four auxiliary effects devices, what they are and what they do to your mix • Document things learnt, troubleshooting experiences and key commands or workflows that help you work more efficiently within Reason. The listening & device maps need to be included in the portfolio as well as the final song exported as a WAV file.

Method 1. Analyse the provided Reason published song Dial 1_PBL 2 using the listening and device maps 2. Watch Reason Video 07 located on the included DVD 3. Open the Reason template song Dial 1_PBL 2 and complete according to the video tutorial a) Browse and add correct instrument patches b) Research the effects in the mixers auxiliary sends and apply them to the mix c) Edit the end regions of the MIDI data using blocks for a cadence type ending d) Mix final work and add EQ 4. When you have created the project according to the video tutorial you can add other instruments or devices using what you have learnt 5. Export the song to both a WAV file and a Reason song file (don’t publish) for your learning portfolio

Materials & Song Files Needed • • • • •

Reason PBL Creations DVD for video & song files Reason published and template song files Dial 1_PBL 2 iTunes Playlist Track Dies Irae © S.Wright 2011 Reason PBL Tasks Listening Map & Device Map worksheets Reason 5 workstation (single or group)

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Marking Rubric Dial 1_PBL 2

Marking Criteria Criteria

* To be printed & ticked off when assessing * Extra row for teacher to add differentiated criteria

Grade Descriptors Mark

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B

C

D

E

Outstanding

Extensive

Sound

Making Progress

Limited

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8-7

6-5

4-3

2-1

Student(s) follow instructions well, creating a song file similar to that in the tutorial video, navigating Reason 5’s interface fluently Student(s) edit the MIDI Data for a cadence type ending using the sequencer window’s tools Student(s) research and apply effects to the song through the use the mixers auxiliary sends and EQ Student(s) are able to export their creations as both a WAV & song file

Student(s) document their learning in a detailed and constructive manner in their learning portfolios

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Dial 1_PBL 2 - illustrated instructions Song is the main mode below, Block mode is used at the end of the track for the vi, V, cadence type ending

Snap MIDI data (notes) to bars, 8th notes etc

Cutting tool useful for slicing MIDI Data at a bar line - shortcut is ‘R’

Create transport lanes with the Lanes + button and Pencil Tool

Bar position handy when copying & pasting

Notice 4/4 time signature also above in transport lane

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Dial 1_PBL 2 - illustrated instructions * Need to find Root Note of piece to make Cadence style ending. I - D, vi - Bm, V - A. Select and Drag whole regions using root notes as guides to reflect these changes in the ending.

Cuts are made using cutting tool at these bars and pasted into ‘blocks’

MIDI Data in Mod vi and Mod V similar, just dragged

up or down

for chords

Zoom scroll bar.

Make the tracks as large or as small as you want

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Chapter 3 Queen Style Improvisation

The Show Must Go On The third project in Dial One is to become acquainted with Reason 5 through recoding your own chords & improvisation as well as drum loops and fills over a progression inspired by Queen’s The Show Must Go On.

Task Outline • Listen to the track Show Must Go On (Queen) from the iTunes Playlist attached to this resource and watch the video Reason Video 08 - PBL 3 • Open the Reason published song Dial 1_PBL 3 • • Fill out your Listening Maps and Device Maps for the published song file • In groups, or individually, open the Dial 1_PBL 3 template song at your Reason workstations and complete the following: 1. Choose the devices & sound patches that match the published songs’ settings shown in the video 2. Add and record drum loops with Dr Octo Rex, changing beats and fills 3. Play or draw-In the chord progression featured in the video with Thor device 4. Play or draw-In the ‘power drums’ using the Kong Drum designer 5. Play or draw-In a Guitar Solo using the scales featured in the video 6. Edit MIDI Sequencing using the sequence window & tool palette including: a) cutting, copying & pasting regions b) recording in new parts c) adding in the time signature or tempo 7. Add Automation to various tracks or effects for tone colour & dynamics 8. Mix & export your finished song file to WAV format to store in your project folder and learning portfolio

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Lesson Plan Dial 1_PBL 3

Queen Style Improvisation Aims & Objectives For students to acquaint themselves with Reason’s rack devices and sequencer window through recoding/playing-in new parts, adding loops and rhythms, automation ending in them mixing & exporting the song.

Portfolio Requirements • Evaluate how well you were able to use the provided chord progression and scales to complete this project - ways you worked around it?

• Document things learnt, troubleshooting experiences and key commands or workflows that help you work more efficiently within Reason. The listening & device maps need to be included in the portfolio as well as the final song exported as a WAV file.

Method 1. Analyse the provided Reason published song Dial 1_PBL 3 using the listening and device maps 2. Watch Reason Video 08 located on the included DVD 3. Open the Reason template song Dial 1_PBL 3 and complete according to the video tutorial a) Browse and add correct devices & patches b) Add and record drum loops with Dr Octo Rex, changing beats and fills c) Play or draw-In the chord progression featured in the video with the Thor device d) Play or draw-In the ‘power drums’ using the Kong Drum designer e) Play or draw-In a Guitar Solo using the scales featured in the video 4. When you have created the project according to the video tutorial you can add other instruments or devices using what you have learnt 5. Mix & export the song to both a WAV file and a Reason song file (don’t publish) for your learning portfolio

Materials & Song Files Needed • • • • •

Reason PBL Creations DVD for video & song files Reason published and template song files Dial 1_PBL 3 iTunes Playlist Track Show Must Go On © S.Wright 2011 Reason PBL Tasks Listening Map & Device Map worksheets Reason 5 workstation (single or group)

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Marking Rubric Dial 1_PBL 3

Marking Criteria Criteria

* To be printed & ticked off when assessing * Extra row for teacher to add differentiated criteria

Grade Descriptors Mark

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B

C

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Outstanding

Extensive

Sound

Making Progress

Limited

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8-7

6-5

4-3

2-1

Student(s) follow instructions well, creating a song file similar to that in the tutorial video, navigating Reason 5’s interface fluently Student(s) add/compose imaginative parts to the provided song using the provided chord progression Student(s) record a creative guitar solo using the provided scales showing phrasing and attention to style Student(s) are able to mix & export their creations as both a WAV & song file Student(s) document their learning in a detailed and constructive manner in their learning portfolios

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Dial 1_PBL 3 - illustrated instructions Don’t forget ‘Edit Mode’ allows you to see the note data for each selected track

Tool Palette shortcuts are QWERTYU

Naming each track is essential for composing in Reason

Devices, Instruments and Data you will either need to play in using a MIDI Controller Keyboard or Type in using the Pencil Tool in ‘Edit Mode’

Mod-Wheel automation for Guitar Solo

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Dial 1_PBL 3 - illustrated instructions

When Recording a Track 1. Arm track by clicking on it in the sequencer window 2. Check AUDIO/MIDI is working by playing notes on a keyboard or onscreen piano keys 3. Check Click-Track and Pre-Count buttons are ‘on’ 4. You can always ‘undo’ 5. Yu can loop a recording by setting the left and right loop cursors

Notice the change in loop patterns.

These are made by rightclicking on Dr OCto Rex, choosing ‘Edit Automation,’ Record, Change loops while recording

Check out the notes used and when for your own compositions

Solo the Guitar in Edit Mode to see the phrasing and notes used

Loop Button works between Left & Right field indicators

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Chapter 4 One hit wonders

Four Chord Covers The fourth project in Dial One is to become acquainted with Reason 5 through recoding your own chords, pads, synths and rhythm section to the famous Four Chord Progression featured in many top 40 songs.

Task Outline • Listen to the tracks With or Without You (U2) and California King Bed (Rihanna) from the iTunes Playlist and watch the video Reason Video 09 - PBL 4 • Open the Reason published song Dial 1_PBL 4 • • Fill out your Listening Maps and Device Maps for the published song file • In groups, or individually, open the Dial 1_PBL 4 template song at your Reason workstations and complete the following: 1. Choose the devices & sound patches that match the published songs’ settings shown in the video 2. Connect any missing cabling by toggling the rack with the TAB key 3. Analyse and write in your learning portfolio the notes/chords used in the first 3 instruments (melody, piano, bass) to see their harmony 4. Play or draw-In parts for the added devices that provide suitable texture to the composition, using the note data guides featured in the video 5. Edit MIDI Sequencing using the sequence window & tool palette including: a) cutting, copying & pasting regions b) recording in new parts c) adding in the time signature or tempo 6. Add Automation to various tracks or effects for tone colour & dynamics 7. Mix & export your finished song file to WAV format to store in your project folder and learning portfolio © S.Wright 2011

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Lesson Plan Dial 1_PBL 4

Four Chord Covers Aims & Objectives For students to acquaint themselves with Reason’s rack devices and sequencer window through re-arranging a work in the style of a pop - four chord song - in G Major.

Portfolio Requirements • Evaluate how well you were able to use the provided chord progression and note data in the video to complete this task • Were you able to compose new material based on the notes/chords you analysed (e.g. intro uses G, Csus2, G, Gsus2 - then half-note progression of 4 chords in chorus) • Document things learnt, troubleshooting experiences and key commands or workflows that help you work more efficiently within Reason. The listening & device maps need to be included in the portfolio as well as the final song exported as a WAV file.

Method 1. Analyse the provided Reason published song Dial 1_PBL 4 using the listening and device maps 2. Watch Reason Video 09 located on the included DVD 3. Open the Reason template song Dial 1_PBL 4 and complete according to the video tutorial (four chord progression included in the opening splash window) a) Browse and add correct devices & patches b) Connect any missing cabling by toggling the rack with the TAB key c) Analyse and write in learning portfolio’s the notes/chords used in the first 3 instruments (melody, piano, bass) for composition material d) Play or draw-in parts for the added devices that provide suitable texture to the composition, using the note data guides featured in the video 5. Mix & export the song to both a WAV file and a Reason song file (don’t publish) for your learning portfolio

Materials & Song Files Needed • • • • •

Reason PBL Creations DVD for video & song files Reason published and template song files Dial 1_PBL 4 iTunes Playlist Tracks With or Without You & California King Bed © S.Wright 2011 Reason PBL Tasks Listening Map & Device Map worksheets Reason 5 workstation (single or group)

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Marking Rubric Dial 1_PBL 4

Marking Criteria Criteria

* To be printed & ticked off when assessing * Extra row for teacher to add differentiated criteria

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Student(s) follow instructions well, creating a song file similar to that in the tutorial video, navigating Reason 5’s interface fluently Student(s) analyse note data in first three instruments to understand the chord progressions, melodic ideas and bass lines used - then apply as own composition material creatively Student(s) add/compose imaginative parts to the provided song enhancing the texture Student(s) are able to mix, pan, add effects, appropriate EQ & export their creations as both a WAV & song file Student(s) document their learning in a detailed and constructive manner in their learning portfolios

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Dial 1_PBL 4 - illustrated instructions This project requires intense use of the tool palette

Change this to drag note data

Devices, Instruments and Data you will either need to play in

Notice the recorded loop changes for build-ups

Arpeggios & Block Chords work well

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Dial 1_PBL 4 - illustrated instructions

Notice the structural method of changing from verse to chorus to solo?

Guitar Solos 1. Stick to a fe w chord tones (G, C or D) 2. Use octaves for rhythmic emphasis 3. Repeat a pattern and vary it slightly later

The ‘Kick-In’ track adds a quarter-note (crotchet pulse with cymbals to the mix

The loop button is useful for composing as you can get a continual playing for listening to the next layer

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Chapter 5 Sampling Money

Sampling Pink Floyd The fifth project in Dial One is to become acquainted with Reason 5’s sampling process through recording your own bass line, vocal sounds and more in an odd time signature (7/4) using the Blocks technique.

Task Outline • Listen to the track Money (Pink Floyd) from the iTunes Playlist and watch the video Reason Video 10 - PBL 5 • Open the Reason published song Dial 1_PBL 5 • • Fill out your Listening Maps and Device Maps for the published song file • In groups, or individually, open the Dial 1_PBL 5 template song at your Reason workstations and complete the following: 1. Load the correct samples and patches into the Kong Drums that match the published songs’ settings shown in the video (samples on the disc) 2. Using the pre-named blocks add a 7/4 time signature lane to the Sequencer Window and draw in the time signature with the pencil tool 3. Play in the bass line using the provided Note data in the video (you can then copy & paste it in each block section) 4. Record/Sample your own vocal sounds for ‘Vocal $$’ Kong device no. 3 5. Edit MIDI Sequencing using the sequence window & tool palette including: a) cutting, copying & pasting regions b) recording in new parts c) adding in the time signature or tempo 6. Add Automation to various tracks or effects for tone colour & dynamics 7. Mix & export your finished song file to WAV format to store in your project folder and learning portfolio © S.Wright 2011

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Lesson Plan Dial 1_PBL 5

Sampling with Pink Floyd Aims & Objectives For students to acquaint themselves with Reason’s sampling process through recording your own bass line, vocal sounds/effects in an odd time signature (7/4) using the Blocks composing technique.

Portfolio Requirements • Evaluate how well you were able to sample various vocal sounds to compose with • Were you able to interpret the bass notes diagram and play in a convincing bass line • Document things learnt, troubleshooting experiences and key commands or workflows that help you work more efficiently within Reason. The listening & device maps need to be included in the portfolio as well as the final song exported as a WAV file.

Method 1. Analyse the provided Reason published song Dial 1_PBL 5 using the listening and device maps 2. Watch Reason Video 10 located on the included DVD 3. Using the pre-named blocks add a 7/4 time signature lane to the Sequencer Window and draw in the time signature with the pencil tool 4. Play in the bass line using the provided note data in the video (you can then copy & paste it in each block section) 5. Load the correct samples and patches into the Kong Drums that match the published songs’ settings shown in the video (samples on the disc) 6. Record/sample your own vocal sounds for ‘Vocal $$’ Kong device no. 3 7. Edit MIDI Sequencing using the sequence window & tool palette 8. Add automation to various tracks or effects for tone colour & dynamics 9. Mix & export your finished song file to WAV format to store in your project folder and learning portfolio

Materials & Song Files Needed • • • • •

Reason PBL Creations DVD for video & song files Reason published and template song files Dial 1_PBL 5 iTunes Playlist Track Money © S.Wright 2011 Reason PBL Tasks Listening Map & Device Map worksheets Reason 5 workstation (single or group)

You will need an external mic routed into Reason’s I/O 49 hardware

Marking Rubric Dial 1_PBL 5

Marking Criteria Criteria

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Grade Descriptors Mark

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Student(s) follow instructions well, creating a song file similar to that in the tutorial video, navigating Reason 5’s interface fluently Student(s) loaded the provided samples into Reason’s Kong devices, added effects and recorded the 7/4 ostinatos in mono and panned modes Student(s) sampled live vocal sounds to create a new, imaginative, 7/4 ostinato that enhances the work Student(s) are able to mix with effects, pan, add EQ & export their creations as both a WAV & song file Student(s) document their learning in a detailed and constructive manner in their learning portfolios

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Toggle between Edit and Song Mode But also Blocks!

Copy & Paste note data into each block

7 beats to the bar

Devices, Instruments and Data you will record in via Kong Drum Pads

Bass Line that can be copied and pasted as featured in Video on Piano Roll

These instruments can be edited so feel free to change their note data

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Dial 1_PBL 5 - illustrated instructions

All of the B Section is left in-tact for you to work with or just leave as it is Notice the 7 ascending steps above? These are the samples played as quarter notes (crotchets) using the Kong Drum Designer.

Don’t forget to enable the click track and precount in buttons when you record in 7/4!

Bass Line Note Data to play, or draw in.

Double Click here to add 7/4 time signature

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Dial 1 Completion Rubric

Student / Group ........................................

High

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Limited

Student(s) actively remain on-task & demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the concepts of music when listening and analysing

Student(s) remain on-task & demonstrate a a great grasp of the concepts of music when listening and analysing

Student(s) are on-task & demonstrate a a sound grasp of the concepts of music when listening and analysing

Student(s) struggle to remain on-task & show a basic grasp of the concepts of music when listening

Student(s) cannot remain on-task & have a limited grasp of the concepts of music

PBL b Students are engaged with he concepts of music by arranging, remixing and composing

Student(s) work displays an exceptionally imaginative use of the concepts of music in arranging, remixing & composing

Student(s) work displays a high level use of the concepts of music in arranging, remixing & composing

Student(s) work displays a sound use of the concepts of music in arranging, remixing & composing

Student(s) work displays a basic use of the concepts of music in arranging, remixing

Student(s) work shows a limited use of the concepts of music

PBL c Students follow instructions to complete and research given technology projects

Student(s) work demonstrates extensive research, an exceptional understanding of the concepts studied and an ability to follow instructions carefully

Student(s) work demonstrates excellent research, a high level of understanding of the concepts studied and an ability to follow instructions carefully

Student(s) work demonstrates sound research, a sound understanding of the concepts studied and an ability to follow instructions

Student(s) work demonstrates basic research, with little understanding of the concepts mentioned

Student(s) work demonstrates limited research, with little or no understanding of the concepts mentioned

PBL d Students compose musically appropriate, stylistically accurate and creative compositions

Student(s) compositions demonstrate a musically appropriate style, creative expression and advanced musicianship

Student(s) compositions demonstrate a musically appropriate style, creative expression and a high level of musicianship

Student(s) compositions demonstrate a musical style, expression and a sound level of musicianship

Student(s) compositions demonstrate some stylistic features with expression

Student(s) compositions demonstrate limited musicianship

PBL e Students present their work and the process of their learning in the form of learning portfolios and presentations

Student(s) learning portfolios & presentations demonstrate exceptional detail and documentation of learning

Student(s) learning portfolios & presentations demonstrate a high level of detail and documentation of learning

Student(s) learning portfolios & presentations demonstrate a sound amount of detail documentation of learning

Student(s) learning portfolios & presentations demonstrate a basic documentation of learning

Student(s) learning portfolios & presentations demonstrate limited evidence of engagement with the tasks

Outcome

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PBL a Students are actively engaged in each project’s listening analysis tasks, demonstrating a keen grasp of the concepts of music

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Dial Two Advanced compositions opportunities with Reason

Real World Examples By now your understanding of Reason, its devices, effects, sequencer window and tools window will be quite advanced.

In Dial Two you will undertake specific compositions that deal with real world examples, They are as follows:

1. Advertising Australia - a company with tourism Australia has approached you to compose music for their latest add campaign. The video starts with shots of the Australian Outback and then blends into modern life in Australia’s major cities.

Your music needs to reflect these two situations.

2. Music for a TV Series - a local television station has funded a new series of programs that have a science-fiction focus. They deal with characters in space or traveling through time. Your task is to compose incidental music to use in their television series. You will need a main fanfare, running music and a villainous sounding theme.

3. Computer Game Score - an award winning game company has approached you to compose the title music for their latest PS3 or XBox title ...(insert your own title and genre here)...as it will be released in a few months. The company has contracted a few composers as a sort of competition. Your task is to create a main theme or hook to capture the essence of the game plus a minute or two of play-time music.

> Don’t forget to look through the Appendix for more resources, links to tutorial videos and composition ideas. There are also more composition ideas on BoyinaBand.com * opposite is a blank Reason Project to which you will add the devices and data needed for each composition task mentioned above

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Demo Songs to Analyse Located in your Applications > Reason 5 folder is the > Demo Songs folder. Using the Listening Map and Device Map printable worksheets find demo songs that inspire you for each of the ‘real world examples’ and include analysis of these in your learning portfolios.

iTunes Tracks to Analyse Don’t forget that there are a selection of tracks available on the iTunes playlist for purchase that will likewise be inspirational for your own compositions. Use the Listening Map and Device Map printable worksheets for these tracks as well before you embark on each ‘real world example.’

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NAME:

Listening Maps USING THE CONCEPTS OF MUSIC TO COMPOSE & ARRANGE

PITCH

DURATION

STRUCTURE

TEXTURE

DYNAMICS & EXP TECHNIQUES

TONE COLOUR

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Device Maps USING THE CONCEPTS OF MUSIC TO COMPOSE & ARRANGE

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NAME:

Learning Portfolio Map Collating, Evaluating and Demonstrating your Learning

PROCESS Thru PBL TASK

Final REASON FILE of PBL TASK

CHECKLIST

EVALUATION of PBL TASK

Techniques Learned

Final AUDIO FILE of PBL TASK

Resources Found

BLOG or DIARY UPDATED

EVALUATION

What I learned from this task

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Chapter 6 Dial 2_PBL 1

Advertising Australia The first project in Dial Two is to compose music for an ‘Advertising Australia’ campaign. Samples are provided in the Dial Two folder on the provided disc but more can be accessed using Sound Librarian (free for Mac and PC).

Task Outline • Listen to the tracks by composer Art Phillips on the iTunes Playlist attached to this resource • Fill out your Listening Maps and Device Maps for the iTunes tracks or Reason • Demo files you found as inspiration • In groups, or individually, open the Dial 2_PBL 1 template song at your Reason workstations and start composing.

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Lesson Plan Dial 2_PBL 1

Advertising Australia Aims & Objectives For students to compose effective and creative music to the brief, Advertising Australia.

Advertising Australia - a company with tourism Australia has approached you to compose music for their latest add campaign. The video starts with shots of the Australian Outback and then blends into modern life in Australia’s major cities. Your music needs to reflect these two situations.

Portfolio Requirements • Document things learnt, troubleshooting experiences and key commands or workflows that help you work more efficiently within Reason.

• The listening & device maps need to be included in the portfolio as well as the final song exported as a WAV file.

• Links to sounds, loops, samples and tutorials found online that aid in the composition process.

Method 1. Analyse the provided Reason demo files and iTunes track files using the listening and device maps 2. Open the Reason template song Dial 2_PBL 1 3. Compose your music in two distinct sections using Blocks 4. Export the song to both a WAV file and a Reason song file (don’t publish) for your learning portfolio 5. Present your composition and learning portfolio to the class

Materials & Song Files Needed • • • • •

Reason PBL Creations DVD for video & song files Reason template song file Dial 2_PBL 1 iTunes Playlist Tracks + Loops/Samples © S.Wright 2011 Reason PBL Tasks Listening Map & Device Map worksheets Reason 5 workstation (single or group)

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Marking Rubric Dial 2_PBL 1

Marking Criteria Criteria

* To be printed & ticked off when assessing * Extra row for teacher to add differentiated criteria

Grade

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C

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Student(s) follow the brief well, showing attention to detail in their composition planning process Student(s) add/compose creative material that reflect the right style and situation of the brief with included samples for an Australian ‘sound’ Student(s) apply sensitive & creative effects to mix the song through the use of rack devices, EQ, automation and the main mixer Student(s) are able to export their creations as both a WAV & Song files Student(s) document their learning in a detailed and constructive manner in their learning portfolios

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Chapter 7 Dial 2_PBL 2

Music for a TV Series The second project in Dial Two is to compose music for a TV Series about Time & Space. Samples can be found using Sound Librarian (free for Mac and PC) but pay close attention to the three requirements of the brief.

Task Outline • Listen to the tracks from Farscape through to All the Strange Creatures from the iTunes Playlist attached to this resource • Fill out your Listening Maps and Device Maps for the iTunes tracks or Reason • Demo files you found as inspiration • In groups, or individually, open the Dial 2_PBL 2 template song at your Reason workstations and start composing.

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Lesson Plan Dial 2_PBL 2

Music for a TV Series Aims & Objectives For students to compose effective and creative music to the brief, Music for a TV Series.

Music for a TV Series - a local television station has funded a new series of programs that have a science-fiction focus. They deal with characters in space or traveling through time. Your task is to compose incidental music to use in their television series.

You will need a (1) main fanfare, (2) running music and a (3) villainous sounding theme.

Portfolio Requirements • Document things learnt, troubleshooting experiences and key commands or workflows that help you work more efficiently within Reason.

• The listening & device maps need to be included in the portfolio as well as the final song exported as a WAV file.

• Links to sounds, loops, samples and tutorials found online that aid in the composition process.

Method 1. Analyse the provided Reason demo files and iTunes track files using the listening and device maps 2. Open the Reason template song Dial 2_PBL 2 3. Compose your music in three distinct sections using Blocks to show the themes 4. Export the song to both a WAV file and a Reason song file (don’t publish) for your learning portfolio 5. Present your composition and learning portfolio to the class

Materials & Song Files Needed • • • • •

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Marking Rubric Dial 2_PBL 2

Marking Criteria Criteria

* To be printed & ticked off when assessing * Extra row for teacher to add differentiated criteria

Grade

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B

C

D

E

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8-7

6-5

4-3

2-1

Student(s) follow the brief well, showing attention to detail in their composition planning process Student(s) add/compose creative material that reflect the right style and situation of the brief showing three distinct themes Student(s) apply sensitive & creative effects to mix the song through the use of rack devices, EQ, automation and the main mixer Student(s) are able to export their creations as both a WAV & Song files Student(s) document their learning in a detailed and constructive manner in their learning portfolios

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Chapter 8 Dial 2_PBL 3

A Computer Game Score The third project in Dial Two is to compose music for a Computer Game as part of a competition with other game composers. Samples can be found using Sound Librarian (free for Mac and PC) but pay close attention to the two thematic requirements of the brief.

Task Outline • Listen to the tracks from Return of the Omen through to Derezzed from the iTunes Playlist attached to this resource • Fill out your Listening Maps and Device Maps for the iTunes tracks or Reason • Demo files you found as inspiration • In groups, or individually, open the Dial 2_PBL 3 template song at your Reason workstations and start composing.

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Lesson Plan Dial 2_PBL 3

a Computer Game Score Aims & Objectives For students to compose effective and creative music to the brief, Computer Game Score.

Computer Game Score - an award winning game company has approached you to compose the title music for their latest PS3 or XBox title ...(insert your own title and genre here, e.g. Dark Days, Underground Adventure)...as it will be released in a few months.

The company has contracted a few composers as a sort of competition. Your task is to create a (1) main theme or hook to capture the essence of the game plus (2) a minute or two of play-time music.

Portfolio Requirements • Document things learnt, troubleshooting experiences and key commands or workflows that help you work more efficiently within Reason.

• The listening & device maps need to be included in the portfolio as well as the final song exported as a WAV file.

• Links to sounds, loops, samples and tutorials found online that aid in the composition process.

Method 1. Analyse the provided Reason demo files and iTunes track files using the listening and device maps 2. Open the Reason template song Dial 2_PBL 3 3. Compose your music in two distinct sections using Blocks to show the themes 4. Export the song to both a WAV file and a Reason song file (don’t publish) for your learning portfolio 5. Present your composition and learning portfolio to the class

Materials & Song Files Needed • • • • •

Reason PBL Creations DVD for video & song files Reason template song file Dial 2_PBL 3 iTunes Playlist Tracks + Loops/Samples © S.Wright 2011 Reason PBL Tasks Listening Map & Device Map worksheets Reason 5 workstation (single or group)

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Marking Rubric Dial 2_PBL 3

Marking Criteria Criteria

* To be printed & ticked off when assessing * Extra row for teacher to add differentiated criteria

Grade

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8-7

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Student(s) follow the brief well, showing attention to detail in their composition planning process Student(s) add/compose creative material that reflect the right style and situation of the brief showing two distinct, engaging themes Student(s) apply sensitive & creative effects to mix the song through the use of rack devices, EQ, automation the main mixer and other creative means in Reason.

Student(s) are able to export their creations as both a WAV & Song files Student(s) document their learning in a detailed and constructive manner in their learning portfolios

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Dial 2 Completion Rubric

Student / Group ........................................

High

Sound

Basic

Limited

Student(s) actively remain on-task & demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the concepts of music when listening and analysing

Student(s) remain on-task & demonstrate a a great grasp of the concepts of music when listening and analysing

Student(s) are on-task & demonstrate a a sound grasp of the concepts of music when listening and analysing

Student(s) struggle to remain on-task & show a basic grasp of the concepts of music when listening

Student(s) cannot remain on-task & have a limited grasp of the concepts of music

PBL b Students are engaged with he concepts of music by arranging, remixing and composing

Student(s) work displays an exceptionally imaginative use of the concepts of music in arranging, remixing & composing

Student(s) work displays a high level use of the concepts of music in arranging, remixing & composing

Student(s) work displays a sound use of the concepts of music in arranging, remixing & composing

Student(s) work displays a basic use of the concepts of music in arranging, remixing

Student(s) work shows a limited use of the concepts of music

PBL c Students follow instructions to complete and research given technology projects

Student(s) work demonstrates extensive research, an exceptional understanding of the concepts studied and an ability to follow instructions carefully

Student(s) work demonstrates excellent research, a high level of understanding of the concepts studied and an ability to follow instructions carefully

Student(s) work demonstrates sound research, a sound understanding of the concepts studied and an ability to follow instructions

Student(s) work demonstrates basic research, with little understanding of the concepts mentioned

Student(s) work demonstrates limited research, with little or no understanding of the concepts mentioned

PBL d Students compose musically appropriate, stylistically accurate and creative compositions

Student(s) compositions demonstrate a musically appropriate style, creative expression and advanced musicianship

Student(s) compositions demonstrate a musically appropriate style, creative expression and a high level of musicianship

Student(s) compositions demonstrate a musical style, expression and a sound level of musicianship

Student(s) compositions demonstrate some stylistic features with expression

Student(s) compositions demonstrate limited musicianship

PBL e Students present their work and the process of their learning in the form of learning portfolios and presentations

Student(s) learning portfolios & presentations demonstrate exceptional detail and documentation of learning

Student(s) learning portfolios & presentations demonstrate a high level of detail and documentation of learning

Student(s) learning portfolios & presentations demonstrate a sound amount of detail documentation of learning

Student(s) learning portfolios & presentations demonstrate a basic documentation of learning

Student(s) learning portfolios & presentations demonstrate limited evidence of engagement with the tasks

Outcome

Outstanding

PBL a Students are actively engaged in each project’s listening analysis tasks, demonstrating a keen grasp of the concepts of music

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Appendix A R e s o u r c e s & Tu t o r i a l s f o r R e a s o n 5

Online & in Print Follow the embedded links to the following Resources. Many of these are free and will give you great ways to improve your composition projects.

• Propellerheads Shop, Books, DVD’s and more • Discovering Reason Series at Propellerheads.se • MacProVideo Learning Tutorials for purchase Video Tutorials & Online Resources • Audio Tuts + for Reason • Sampling in the NNXT • Using the Reason Vocoder • Boy in a Band song and production tutorials - Owl City Electro Pop tutorial - Transformers DubStep tutorial

• NSW BOS Syllabus Website • NSW Institute of Teachers Website

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Appendix B Reason Education Pricing

Propellerheads.se The Education FAQs page states the following: “Propellerhead Software currently has two different license types available for the educational market; those available to educational institutions, and those available to teachers and students.

Student / Teacher versions are available exclusively for students, faculty or private music teachers.

EDU versions are only for use in establishments and institutions - schools, colleges, universities etc. - and are available in single user or multi-user license packs of five or 10.

All versions of the software are the standard, full versions of our products. The only thing that is cut is the price. Get in touch with your local distributor regarding pricing and how to qualify.”

Australian Distributors Include: • Allans Music & Billy Hyde • MusicLink Australia

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Appendix C G l o s s a r y o f M u s i c Te c h n o l o g y Te r m s

Use the following links to help you find definitions for terms used in this resource.

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Music on my PC Music Technology Glossary Song Stuff Glossary Music Technology Dictionary

Then use this space below to add any terms or definitions you found useful in completing the projects in Reason PBL Creations.

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Reason PBL Creations

A series of project based lessons designed to support secondary music students to engage in composition, production and technology using Reason 5 software *

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