Alex Cruz

MUS 243

MUS 243 Final Project

Intended Level: High school
Purpose:

Students will use their knowledge of Soundtrap to create a project that exemplifies
their proficiency with it
Students will critically think about what makes a remix or mash-up good
Goals:

Students will discover links between genres of music

Students will understand what makes certain genres of music special
Resources:

School-Issued computers and headphones for in-class work. Students are expected
to do the majority of this project outside of class.
Assumed Prior Knowledge:

Basic Musicianship Skills

Entry-Level Music Theory Skills
o Chord Progressions
o Keys
o Tempo
Basic knowledge of Soundtrap
o Students will have already learned the program in this theoretical class
Estimated time to complete: Week
Wednesday: Project Introduced, Handout provided to student
o In-Class time at computer lab to work on it.
Thursday: Work Day
o I would pass through checking progress
Friday: Work Day
o I would once again pass through checking progress
o Assisting Students if they needed help
Monday-Wednesday: Normal Class learning another topic
o Last 10-15 minutes to work on Project
Thursday: Present
Friday: Present
o In Class Reflections
o Weekend Assignment: Write a Short Reflection on process

Grading Scale
References (4 pts)
o 1pt Only one song used
o 3pts 2 songs that are identical
o 4pts 2 songs that are different
o Extra Credit: Up to 3 points extra credit
1 pt for each additional song mixed in
Musicianship (4 pts)
o 1pt Keys and Tempo both do not match up at all
o 2pts Key or Tempo do not match up at all
o 3pts Slight Funkiness in either rhythm or key (tempo slightly off or keys might not
exactly match up)
o 4pts Everything matches up
Length (4 pts)
o 1pt Barely a mix (8-12 measures)
o 2pt Short (13-24 measures)
o 3pt medium length (35-63 measures)
o 4pt Desired Length (64 Measures)
Quality of Mix (4 pts)
o 1pt very Segmented, no mixes, jarring transitions
o 2pts Segmented, basic transitions
o 3pts Blended moderately, moderate transitions
o 4pts Blended well, great transitions
Reflection
o 1pt Very bare, little to no explanation
o 2pts A paragraph, slight explanation
o 3pts barely 2 paragraphs, adequate explanation
o 4 pts Full two paragraphs, thorough explanation
(Student Handout)

Mash-Up Project
In this project, you will be using Soundtrap to mix together 2 or more songs of different
genres together (Ex: Rap and Opera; Jazz and Metal) to create a mix that flows well together.
The Project must be at least 64 measures long and must contain an intro, outro, and
hook.
After making your mix and presenting your mix, you will write a short two paragraph
reflection detailing how you came to make your mix as well as what you may have learned or
come to understand while doing this project.
Mix Due: Thursday Monthuary X
Reflection Due: Monday Monthuary XY
Grading Scale
References (4 pts)
o 1pt Only one song used
o 3pts 2 songs that are identical
o 4pts 2 songs that are different
o Extra Credit: Up to 3 points extra credit
1 pt for each additional song mixed in
Musicianship (4 pts)
o 1pt Keys and Tempo both do not match up at all
o 2pts Key or Tempo do not match up at all
o 3pts Slight Funkiness in either rhythm or key (tempo slightly off or keys might not
exactly match up)
o 4pts Everything matches up
Length (4 pts)
o 1pt Barely a mix (8-12 measures)
o 2pt Short (13-24 measures)
o 3pt medium length (35-63 measures)
o 4pt Desired Length (64 Measures)
Quality of Mix (4 pts)
o 1pt very Segmented, no mixes, jarring transitions
o 2pts Segmented, basic transitions
o 3pts Blended moderately, moderate transitions
o 4pts Blended well, great transitions
Reflection
o 1pt Very bare, little to no explanation
o 2pts A paragraph, slight explanation
o 3pts barely 2 paragraphs, adequate explanation
o 4 pts Full two paragraphs, thorough explanation