High School, Music (Technology)

Introduction to Finale Music Software

The Finale music software is the industry standard, and an invaluable tool for all composers and arrangers. Finale is used for notating simple one-line melodies as well as arranging complicated vocal and orchestral scores, and it enables the musician to write and play back music efficiently – and the “playback” is heard using authentic voices and instrumental timbres. Through the use of a computer, electronic keyboard, and MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), students can play and notate their music simultaneously. 4 Sessions per Week for 1 Semester. Prerequisite: Basic Music Theory or placement exam.

Sequencing and Recording Studio Lab

Students create, sequence, and record instrumental and vocal tracks in our state-of-the-art recording studio laboratory. Students learn techniques of sound engineering using a multi-track mixing board. 2 Sessions per Week for 1 Semester. Prerequisite: Basic Music Theory or placement exam.