TMEA 2020



TMEA Annual Conference
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
San Antonio, TX
February 11-15, 2020
Floyd Richmond
crichmond@tarleton.edu
Tarleton State University
https://floydrichmond.com/tmea2020




Recording Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Other Musical Ensembles
February 14, 2020, 1:00p


Creating quality recordings requires gear that is easy to set up and that produces quality results. Richmond will cover multiple portable (handheld) and permanent (auditorium) solutions. Topics will include microphone selection, placement, and setup, and he will discuss adjustments required for various ensembles and spaces.


Click here for PDF handout (18MB - might overwhelm phone - use laptp)

Recording done during session. Please email comments to me about which you prefer. NOTE: WAV files may need to be downloaded (right click) to play.
Recorded on iPad using Voice Memos, Camera Connection kit and AT2020.
Recorded on Mac using Audacity, Scarlet Interface and SM58.
Recorded on Mac using Audacity, Scarlet Interface and AT5045.


Teaching Theory Using Google Classroom
February 15, 2020, 11:00a


Explore and develop a Google Classroom implementation of a Web-based, music theory review for middle school, high school, and college students. Selecting and customizing content for specific classrooms will be covered in this session that is especially applicable for teachers whose students are preparing for college entrance exams or for those teaching theory.


Click here for PDF handout!
Click here for the Google Classroom - Join code: zurxaq2


Composition Activities
From Teaching Theory Using Google Classroom
February 15, 2020, 11:00a


Brainstorms by Music Teachers
Read pages 5 to 7 of this document for numerous
one-line theory and music teaching ideas using notation software.
Click here


Rhythms for Practice
This is a practice activity for students learning to read rhythms
Click here


Minuet
Compose a minuet in the style of Mozart in the top staff,
either by writing your own, or selecting from the building blocks
below each measure.
Save a copy of this file in your account before starting to edit!
Click here


March
Compose a march in the style of Sousa in the top staff, either
by writing your own, or selecting from the building blocks
below each measure.
Save a copy of this file in your account before starting to edit!
Click here


Doo Wop
Compose a Doo Wop song in the style of the 1950s in the top staff,
either by writing your own, or selecting from the building blocks
below each measure.
Save a copy of this file in your account before starting to edit!
Click here


Ragtime
Compose a rag in the style of Joplin in the top staff, either by writing
your own, or selecting from the building blocks below each measure.
Save a copy of this file in your account before starting to edit!
Click here


Blues
Compose a blues song in the top staff, either by writing your own,
or selecting from the building blocks below each measure.
Save a copy of this file in your account before starting to edit!
Click here



Sonata Demo 1
Click here
Sonata Demo 2
Click here
Listen to these demo sonatas in the style of Mozart.
Compare and contrast the development sections.
Identify fragments from the A and B themes.
Erase the development section and compose your own
by copying and pasting motives from the A and B themes
then transposing them diatonically or chromatically.
Use sequences. Use structural measures to mark phrase endings.

Build a Fugue
Click here
Copy and paste the building blocks to the various locations indicated.
Transpose as indicated (dominant is 5 steps higher, or 4 lower).


Theme and Variation
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Floyd Richmond
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX
frichmond@icloud.com
crichmond@tarleton.edu