2009 Music Software Demonstrations
Teacher Resource Center, Exhibit Hall
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

9:00 AM
Finale 2010: Practical Tools for the Band Director
MakeMusic
“Focusing on features vital to Band Directors such as scanning and how to instantly create assessable exercises and instrument parts, this clinic highlights the seamless integration between Finale and SmartMusic designed to enhance and expand your music program.”

10:00 AM
SmartMusic 2010: More than 2,000 Concert Titles and 20 Method Books
MakeMusic
“SmartMusic 2010 has been updated to be even more intuitive and efficient and the Gradebook is now fully integrated. Students of all ages and skill levels can play or sing with professional accompaniments, making practice both rewarding and fun. SmartMusic gives students the opportunity to explore a wide variety of music from the world’s largest accompaniment library featuring thousands of titles for band and orchestra, solo contest repertoire, popular method books, jazz, and skill-building exercises.”

11:00 AM
How to Finish an Audition of Thousands in Seconds
Audition Manager
“A demonstration of Audition Manager Software, now available as a FREE download! It's the perfect solution for handling the data for large auditions. Submission of data is automatic from initial entry to final judging. Use of the optional Chatsworth Optical Mark Reader makes tallying results painless and error free.”

12:00 PM
New Technology for the Beginning Instrumental Classroom
Alfred Publishing
“The greatest innovation in publishing since the invention of the printing press. You won't believe it. Stop by to get more information on this amazing new development.”

1:00 PM
Recording Solutions for the Classroom: CD and Handheld Recorders for Classroom Use
Roland
“Music educators have a growing challenge in identifying technology solutions that are easily implemented in the classroom. This session will highlight simple and cost effective solutions such as CD and handheld recorders for classroom use. Discover how these tools allow you to easily and quickly capture performances for evaluation and archiving, while providing professional results even for the recording novice. Burn CD's, create MP3 files for your website… and more.”

2:00 PM
Harmony from Chaos: Organizing the Music Office
Charms Office Assistant
“Track all of your program information in one easy-to-use web-based software with the Charms Office Assistant. Only Charms combines all facets of a successful music program such as inventory, library, uniforms, fundraising, trips, and parent communication into one package creating harmony from chaos. Charms also provides a parent portal so every parent can access information without interrupting rehearsals or lessons.”

3:00 PM
Digital Music and You! How to Utilize Streaming Music in the Classroom
Naxos of America
“Experience and gather information about streaming music and how to use it in the classroom. The Naxos Music Library is an invaluable resource for music professionals and collectors, including first-class performances and sound of more than 38,000 CDs and over 540,000 tracks of music. In fact, 1,000 CDs are added every month. Also learn about remote applications including the Naxos Music Library iPhone App.”

4:00 PM
Composing, Recording and Editing Music with Pro Tools
Avid Education
“A comprehensive tour of Pro Tools 8, the worldwide standard for audio creation and production software. Pro Tools 8 features a gorgeous new interface, dozens of new virtual instruments and plug-ins, exciting new scoring and MIDI features, amazing new workflows, better ease of use, deeper controller integration.”


Thursday, December 17, 2009

9:00 AM
Scoring with Sibelius 6
Avid Education
“An overview of the latest features in Sibelius 6 scoring software including Magnetic Layout which positions almost every aspect of a score in just the right place – dynamics, lyrics, chord symbols and more. Students and teachers can produce smarter scores more quickly for coursework and examinations. And Magnetic Layout helps teachers prepare scores for class and school performances in up to half the usual time.”

10:00 AM
Auralia and Musition: Using Technology to Improve Aural and Theory Skills in the Classroom
Avid Education
“Auralia and Musition are world’s leading ear training and music theory programs. Creator Peter Lee conducts this introduction into everything that Auralia and Musition can do to improve your students’ aural and theory skills. Learn about the strategies that teachers are employing to engage students and subsequently improve their students’ results.”

11:00 AM
Record, Listen, Improve: Hardware and Software Recording and tools for Music Practice and Transcription
Superscope Technologies
“Create quality recordings while managing a lesson or rehearsal at the same time. This session explores several easy-to-use recording devices, designed specifically for the musician and music educator. Tools for tracking student progress, transcribing, and creating custom practice CDs will also be discussed.”

12:00 PM
Taking the Drumline Inside… for Silent Practice
Roland
“Almost every music department has a mixer. Using just this mixer, Roland RMP practice units and headphones, a drumline can be brought out of the elements and indoors to rehearse. Because this can be "silent practice," the teacher is able to rehearse other sections at the same time, in the same room. Learn about the tools that are built-in to these practice units to help students develop better skills, both individually and as a group!”

1:00 PM
Pyware Music Writer Touch: The First Music Notation Software using Touchscreen Technology
Pygraphics
“This session will demonstrate the first Music Notation Software using the new touch technology. With an inviting look and user-friendly interface, Music Writer Touch encourages both composition and education. The first release appeals to the consumer interested in quickly and easily composing basic notation such as that found in High School method books and sheet music for bands.”

2:00 PM
Pyware 3D: The World's Most Popular Drill Design Software Promotes Student Interest and Accountability
Pygraphics
“Version 5 of the world's most popular drill design software launched this summer. This session will provide an overview of 3D v5 as well as student software that promotes interest, education and accountability. Come see why Pyware 3D is the principal tool for marching arts design.”

3:00 PM
Recording Audio & Video, Quick and Easy, for Concert Band, Marching Band, Choir & Orchestra Directors
Samson - Zoom
“The Zoom H2, H4n, Q3 and R16 recorders are the best selling handy recorders in the U.S. Experience a demonstration of how easy it is to record school music groups and learn which product is best for which application. Learn how this technology can help any music director and any program.”

4:00 PM
Live Sound in the Classroom: Tips and Tricks to Get the Most from the Gear
Yamaha
“Sound reinforcement doesn't have to be this hard! Let a veteran in sound reinforcement break down the parts that make up a "system", and explain how to get the best performance. Discuss the differences between recording and live sound, and become an educated consumer before your next purchase. Valuable resource materials will also be available at this seminar. ”


Friday, December 18. 2009

9:00 AM
Finale 2010: Tips and Tricks
MakeMusic
“This is the single most popular Finale clinic, designed to assist users in understanding faster, easier ways to use Finale. Learn quick and simple ways to unlock the potential of this newest version of Finale. Fast paced and chock full of useful ideas, this clinic is entertaining, enlightening and non-technical.”

10:00 AM
Using the New Garritan Libraries and the New Garritan ARIA Player to Facilitate Teaching and Learning
Garritan
“Music in the digital age just got easier! We will discuss the latest advances in Virtual Studio Technology (VST) as reflected in the newest versions of Garritan Libraries: Garritan Personal Orchestra, Concert & Marching Band, and Jazz & Big Band. We'll also preview the new Garritan ARIA Player, a much more user-friendly approach to using VST. Give yourself and your students the chance to engage in active learning using VST technology and Garritan Libraries.”

11:00 AM
iSchoolBand: Productivity and Communication Solutions that Cultivate a Community and Manage Tasks
iSchoolBand
“Many of the tasks that must be redone and redone draw from a break in the communication chain somewhere. iSchoolband provides a solution that keeps everyone on the same page with email and phone notifications. It also helps cultivate community within your band family using social networking tools that your students already know well. iSchoolband allows you to tap into this precious resource without the fear of security issues by providing your school a private network for your entire band family.”

12:00 PM
Intermediate Music Notation with Sibelius 6
Avid Education
“Learn some of the more advanced techniques that make Sibelius 6 an essential classroom and preparation tool. Experience the latest features including enhanced magnetic layout for slurs, improved repeats playback, Live Tempo tap points, MusicXML enhancements, great new sounds, Versions, which keeps track of revisions to your score, letting you look back at earlier versions, and AudioScore, which lets you input music by singing or playing an instrument.”

1:00 PM
The Complete A-Z of Financial Management using Charms
Charms Office Assistant
“Learn to more easily and securely manage all aspects of your program's finances including trips, fundraisers, fees, and miscellaneous items. Track and manage multiple bank accounts and keep detailed budget information that will make your bookkeepers smile! Give parents the option to make payments online! Also, set up individual portals for your various financial helpers so that they can do most of the work from home! It's easy using Charms!”

2:00 PM
Music Theory Made Easy! Essentials of Music Theory 3.0 Education Technology
Alfred Publishing
“Discover an application that allows lessons to be assessed by computer, customized lesson content and sequence including importing text, audio, movies and music notation, and provides complete results for each student that can be printed and/or extracted to a spreadsheet. It can also run over the Internet for use at home as well as at school.”

3:00 PM
Getting Started with SmartMusic's Gradebook
MakeMusic
“Instructions will be provided for setting up your classes in the Gradebook, enrolling students, creating and managing assignments, and best practices for the integration of this into your curriculum.”