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Thomas Rudolph, Ed. D. Director of Music School District of Haverford Township 1801 Darby Road Havertown, PA 1

Teaching Music Theory with Technology Secondary and College level applications Thomas Rudolph, Ed. D. Director of Music School District of Haverford Township 1801 Darby Road Havertown, PA 19083 (610) 853-5900 extension 5452 email: terudolph@aol.com Software Categories:

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Thomas Rudolph, Ed. D. Director of Music School District of Haverford Township 1801 Darby Road Havertown, PA 1

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  1. Teaching Music Theory with Technology Secondary and College level applications • Thomas Rudolph, Ed. D. • Director of Music • School District of Haverford Township • 1801 Darby Road • Havertown, PA 19083 • (610) 853-5900 extension 5452 • email: terudolph@aol.com

  2. Software Categories: • Theory software • Ear-Training Software • Related theory applications: • Sibelius Compass • Sibelius Notes • Sibelius 4 worksheets (or create your own using Finale or other notation software)

  3. Selecting the Software • Considerations: • Content - appropriate to “your” curriculum • Student Record keeping and assessment • Cost • Single copy • Multiple copies • Site License

  4. Popular Computer-Assisted Instruction Titles* • Theory: • Musition (Windows only) • MiBac Music Lessons • Ear-training: • Auralia • Combined Theory and Ear-Training: • Alfred Essentials of Music Theory • Practica Musica • Interactive Musician * based on sales of software to SoundTree labs and customers

  5. Alfred Essentials of Music Theory • Optional textbook • Three Volumes • Custom Test Generator • Extensive student record keeping • CD-ROM Required

  6. Sibelius Education Suite • Ear-Training: Auralia (2 Mac; 3 Win) • Microphone input • Version 3 includes level customization • Theory: Musition (Win only) • 26 topics • Student record keeping

  7. Related Theory Applications • Sibelius Compass • Theory concepts • Compose and manipulate concepts with 60 different built-in activities • Sibelius Notes • Teach theory concepts using Sibelius notation software • Sibelius 4 Worksheets • Use built-in worksheets or edit and create your own.

  8. Purchasing Considerations • Single copy cost • For use on one computer - can be used with multiple students • Lab packs - 5 and 10 copies • For use in labs (MIDI keyboards not required) • Network/Site License • For use over a network or for an entire building - cost varies.

  9. SoundTree Lab - Software to peruse during this conference Compass Practica Musica Alfred’s Interactive Musician Auralia Music Ace Maestro Sibelius …plus other notation/sequencing titles…

  10. Reference books: Technology Guide for Music Educators (Chapter 4 - Technology-Assisted Learning) TI:ME publication; edited by S. Watson Teaching Music with Technology by Tom Rudolph Strategies for Teaching: Technology Edited by Sam Reese (MENC publication) www.soundtree.com

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