Students will collaborate to produce a music video of an assigned piece. Using a digital audio workstation (DAW), students record themself on their individual part. Students create individual visual storyboards for the music video then collaborate as an ensemble to make a master storyboard. Using the student storyboard ideas, the teacher and students film and edit the video to align with the audio and create a final music video.

Students use electronic effects using digital audio to manipulate their voice or instrument’s sound. Students research and explore various recording effects on sound. Students then record student performances or compositions, and use a digital audio workstation to apply effects and manipulate the sound. Using the creative process, students research, generate ideas, test, refine, and reflect on their original composition. Students develop confidence to use their instrument as a voice of creativity within both acoustic and digital spaces. For a more detailed instructional plan, visit GoOpenVA: Using Effects in the Creative Process.

This plan will provide the instructor with an outline and resources to direct students through the formation of a student virtual performance portfolio. Students will use their virtual performance portfolio to collect both individual and ensemble performing artifacts throughout the year to evaluate and critique performances, formulate and justify personal responses to music, and monitor individual practice and progress toward goals.

In this lesson, students will use electronic effects using digital audio to manipulate their instrument’s sound. Using the creative process, students will research, generate ideas, test, refine, and reflect on their original composition. Students will walk away with the confidence to use their instrument as a voice of creativity within both acoustic and digital spaces.