ASSIGNMENTS...
THIS IS HOW IT WORKS:
When you click SIGN UP then you will then have access to create new assignments and upload files into existing assignments. When you create an assignment, you will not be able to change the due date after it has been created. You will be edit the assignment up to the due date, but try to not to be a dick about it (eg. changing the entire assignment, several minutes for the due date).
As far as completing your assignments, click on an assignment below. You can then upload a song for that assignment. Be patient during the upload, it takes a while for mp3s. Once the file is uploaded, you can click on it to listen to it. You can also post comments about an assignment. So that's it. Get recording.
When you click SIGN UP then you will then have access to create new assignments and upload files into existing assignments. When you create an assignment, you will not be able to change the due date after it has been created. You will be edit the assignment up to the due date, but try to not to be a dick about it (eg. changing the entire assignment, several minutes for the due date).
As far as completing your assignments, click on an assignment below. You can then upload a song for that assignment. Be patient during the upload, it takes a while for mp3s. Once the file is uploaded, you can click on it to listen to it. You can also post comments about an assignment. So that's it. Get recording.
Assignment #6
Written by: Joseph O'Connell
Due: 2009-02-15
Tell a "Rowntree Story."
Did you carve RQH into the drying cement in front of the Landrum Bolling Center? Participate in a masked noise-making procession? Or maybe your car windshield was caved in by a pound of clay that fell from the window of a local drug dealer? Here's a chance to go on record about your own experiences in the topsy-turvy world of Rowntree Records.
Extra credit will be awarded if you upload or link to a multimedia aid, such as an image or audio file. Double extra credit if your response comes in the *form* of an audio recording, such as a spoken narration with background music.
Have fun!
PEANUT_BUTTER_TOMATO.MP3 - Joseph O'Connell
ROWNTREE_ANNE_POSTCARD.JPG - Andrew Myers
Written by: Joseph O'Connell
Due: 2009-02-15
Tell a "Rowntree Story."
Did you carve RQH into the drying cement in front of the Landrum Bolling Center? Participate in a masked noise-making procession? Or maybe your car windshield was caved in by a pound of clay that fell from the window of a local drug dealer? Here's a chance to go on record about your own experiences in the topsy-turvy world of Rowntree Records.
Extra credit will be awarded if you upload or link to a multimedia aid, such as an image or audio file. Double extra credit if your response comes in the *form* of an audio recording, such as a spoken narration with background music.
Have fun!
PEANUT_BUTTER_TOMATO.MP3 - Joseph O'Connell
ROWNTREE_ANNE_POSTCARD.JPG - Andrew Myers
Assignment #7
Written by: Joseph O'Connell
Due: 2009-02-02
Couldn't figure out how to upload more than one audio file below, so putting it here. Also, my "story" text: This might be slightly tangential to Rowntree Records. And it’s more Mike Dove’s story than mine. They were his dreams, after all. One, as I remember, it took place during Chanukah. Mike’s dad got him a gift. It was a “Peanut Butter Tomato.” The Peanut Butter Tomato was essentially a peach (?) whose pit could be used as a wind instrument. The Peanut Butter Tomato pit was indeed a small whistle-like object, complete with finger holes. My first audio example is my idea of what the PBT might have sounded like. Another instrument that Mike dreamt was the Chamberlain (?). He likened playing the Chamberlain to exerting tonal control over the creaking of a large sea vessel. If I remember correctly, the instrument was some kind of oversize monochord. The musician plays it with a giant bow, the hair of which is on the underside of the string. So, the bow is locked in, kinda, and I imagine the musician standing up, sort of holding onto the bow with both fists, and leaning back with all his weight to create the necessary friction to get the string resonating. Example two is my interpretation of the Chamberlain. Correct me if this stuff is totally inaccurate, Mike. (from Joe)
CHAMBERLAIN.MP3 - Joseph O'Connell
Written by: Joseph O'Connell
Due: 2009-02-02
Couldn't figure out how to upload more than one audio file below, so putting it here. Also, my "story" text: This might be slightly tangential to Rowntree Records. And it’s more Mike Dove’s story than mine. They were his dreams, after all. One, as I remember, it took place during Chanukah. Mike’s dad got him a gift. It was a “Peanut Butter Tomato.” The Peanut Butter Tomato was essentially a peach (?) whose pit could be used as a wind instrument. The Peanut Butter Tomato pit was indeed a small whistle-like object, complete with finger holes. My first audio example is my idea of what the PBT might have sounded like. Another instrument that Mike dreamt was the Chamberlain (?). He likened playing the Chamberlain to exerting tonal control over the creaking of a large sea vessel. If I remember correctly, the instrument was some kind of oversize monochord. The musician plays it with a giant bow, the hair of which is on the underside of the string. So, the bow is locked in, kinda, and I imagine the musician standing up, sort of holding onto the bow with both fists, and leaning back with all his weight to create the necessary friction to get the string resonating. Example two is my interpretation of the Chamberlain. Correct me if this stuff is totally inaccurate, Mike. (from Joe)
CHAMBERLAIN.MP3 - Joseph O'Connell
Assignment #5
Written by: Jess Halverson
Due: 2006-11-30
Write a kids' song! They deserve good music too. If there's enough, I'll release a CDR kids album on Birds and Rockets.
GROW.WAV.MP3 - Max Doubt
Written by: Jess Halverson
Due: 2006-11-30
Write a kids' song! They deserve good music too. If there's enough, I'll release a CDR kids album on Birds and Rockets.
GROW.WAV.MP3 - Max Doubt
Assignment #4
Written by: Andrew Myers
Due: 2006-11-01
Read pages 46-71 and do even numbered problems at the end of the chapter. Then write a song about it. Oh, it doesn't matter which text book you use.
Written by: Andrew Myers
Due: 2006-11-01
Read pages 46-71 and do even numbered problems at the end of the chapter. Then write a song about it. Oh, it doesn't matter which text book you use.
Assignment #3
Written by: Jason Henn
Due: 2006-09-28
Write a song in the style of a hokey TV theme song (I'm thinking Family Ties, Who's the Boss, TGIF stuff) that has at least one strikingly non-sitcom element. Example: A fluffy theme song about love and togetherness with an atonal breakdown in the middle or Tourette's lyrical explosion.
Written by: Jason Henn
Due: 2006-09-28
Write a song in the style of a hokey TV theme song (I'm thinking Family Ties, Who's the Boss, TGIF stuff) that has at least one strikingly non-sitcom element. Example: A fluffy theme song about love and togetherness with an atonal breakdown in the middle or Tourette's lyrical explosion.
Assignment #2
Written by: Billy Stines
Due: 2006-09-17
Write a new song for Tom Raper RVs. This could be a full song and/or just a 30 sec / 1 min jingle. After submitting, we may decide to send the results to the business and see if they'd like to use any/all. Make it as ridiculous as possible.
TOM_RAPER_ROWNTREE_ASSIGNMENT_3.MP3 - Max Doubt
Written by: Billy Stines
Due: 2006-09-17
Write a new song for Tom Raper RVs. This could be a full song and/or just a 30 sec / 1 min jingle. After submitting, we may decide to send the results to the business and see if they'd like to use any/all. Make it as ridiculous as possible.
TOM_RAPER_ROWNTREE_ASSIGNMENT_3.MP3 - Max Doubt
Assignment #1
Written by: Max Doubt
Due: 2006-09-12
Write a song about being a tiny speck in outer space. If you've read the Hitchikers Guide, its like that, if not... go see the movie. Basically, like a little bug in a big room.
LITTLE_BUGS_ROWNTREE_ASSIGNMENT_1.MP3 - Max Doubt
Written by: Max Doubt
Due: 2006-09-12
Write a song about being a tiny speck in outer space. If you've read the Hitchikers Guide, its like that, if not... go see the movie. Basically, like a little bug in a big room.
LITTLE_BUGS_ROWNTREE_ASSIGNMENT_1.MP3 - Max Doubt