Score movies with a Sibelius Riffbox
Eric Rizzo
earizz57@me.com
Amityville HS
TI:ME Technology Areas Addressed:
Notation Software
Multimedia
Level:
High School
Class:
Music Technology
Equipment:
A computer running Sibelius (mac or PC), possibly Quicktime pro.
Duration:
5×40 Minutes
Prior Knowledge and Skills:
Basic computer skills, experience with the sibelius software, knowledge of music theory (at least one year.
MENC Standards Addressed:
MENC 3: Improvising melodies, harmonies, and accompaniments.
MENC 4: Composing and Arranging Music within specified guidelines.
MENC 5: Reading and notating music.
Materials:
A teacher station connected to a projector, speakers, and movie clips either from the internet or provided by the instructor of appropriate material 1-2 minutes in length.
Objectives:
High school students with music theory background will create an original music score with an “effects” track created from a “riff box” of short melodic ideas created in sibelius to a short movie. Two musical sections music be present with at least four layers of music to allow for chord structures to support melodies.
Procedures:
Students will create short “riffs” to use for each event in the movie. Additional riff can be created as needed, and a single riff can be used as a recurring theme. The movie can be created/edited very easily with Quicktime Pro. Students will insert markers for their riffs, and a change in the score reflecting some change in the movie clip.
Evaluation:
A set number of markers must be present, as well as the two sections of music being present as a base for grading. On top of that the construction of a melody that compliments/supports the chordal structure can be graded as well. Students must also label their chords.
Follow Up:
Students may score movies in programs such as garageband, iMovie, moviemaker, etc. They may also score longer, more difficult movie clips.
Items to Purchase:
Computers (mac or PC), a number of copies of sibelius for each computer. A site license is best and more cost effective
When budget should be submitted:
