Organized+Sound


 * Description:** Students will, with dubious guidance, compose two or three instrumental pieces for performance at the end of DTF week. Note the word "instrumental," kids. This is not American Idol. This is not an opportunity to pretend to be a pop star. This is about exploration of rhythm, harmony, melody, tone, and texture. It's for people interested in trying to create arresting soundscapes. No words, no rapping. Pure music. Compositions will arise from collective improvisation. The school has very few musical instruments. Students should either (a) own a musical instrument that they can play (even if only a little bit) and bring to school, or (b) be creative enough to design and construct some sort of noise-making device that could contribute to the soundscape. (This would have to be done before DTF week begins.) Unconventional instruments, devices that make bizarre or offensive noises--all of these would be welcome. I'll probably supply a few odd musical devices that don't require an enormous amount of talent to play (e.g., kazoos). "Found" percussive devices (home-made percussion instruments) would be good, too. Funny hats are encouraged.


 * Staff:** Dave


 * Time Required:** The project will be completable within DTF week, since the compositions will not be written down.


 * Students**
 * 1) David Copeland (11)
 * 2) Otilio Rios (9)
 * 3) Luis Augilar (8)
 * 4) Ricardo (7)


 * Location(s):** Multi-Porpoise room would probably be best, since it has a piano, drum set, congas, and a few other musical odds & ends. I suppose my classroom would work, too, if there are too many folks demanding the MP room.


 * Equipment Needed:** Central nervous system.


 * Funds Needed:** I could probably use a hundred bucks or so to buy a few simple musical devices . ..


 * Number of Vehicles Needed, When, and For How Long:** I'm your vehicle, baby--I'll take you anywhere you wanna go.


 * Number of Computers Needed, When, and For How Long:** none


 * Number of Video Cameras Needed, When, and For How Long:** none


 * Outside Expertise Needed:** psychotherapist, Buddhist monk, plumber, supermodel--one of each


 * Other Needs:** cheese, bowling shoes.