I plan to compose 2 pieces of music that will eventually be part of an original rock musical comedy about superheroes. I’m currently working with a lyricist and am developing the musical and script ideas. I will notate a vocal line, lyrics and a piano accompaniment for a rehearsal score.  I will use MIDI to sequence the piano parts and record a vocalist, electric guitars, bass and utilize drum loops and/ or possibly MIDI for the percussion. I plan to produce a CD containing the two tracks and will package it as if it were a pop single.

 Digital Audio Recording, Editing, Mixing Component:

MIDI sequencing Component:

As mentioned in the above statement, I will be sequencing the piano and possibly some percussion tracks in Digital performer. I will refer to this file frequently to make necessary changes in tempo or key. This file will most likely serve as a reference to what the notation component of the project will consist of.

Computer Assisted Notation Component:

 I will notate the piano, vocal lines and lyrics of the two pieces of music in Finale. I will create PDF files out of the Finale files and take them to Kinko’s for printing and binding.

 Physical Product:

 I will be submitting a labeled audio CD of the songs, plus a bound rehearsal score of the sheet music.

 URL of Project Report Page:

 http://web.pdx.edu/~Micaiah/HeroesandVillainsmusical.html

 Overall Production Schedule:

 First week:
- Decide with Lyricist as to the content of the two songs/ script of show
- compose melody and chords for songs
- create song outline via MIDI (consists of piano and possibly percussion)
- export MIDI data into Finale and make adjustments
- insert lyrics into Finale files
- save Finale files as PDF, contact Kinkos for printing
- pick up prints from Kinkos
- record rhythm guitar to piano
- arrange and record drum loops/ percussion
- record bass guitar
- record vocals
- record lead guitars
- select takes and edit
- mix songs down
- create a CD, label it
- create powerpoint presentation including edited audio, use photos from various sessions

 Week 2:

- Decide with Lyricist as to the content of the two songs/ script of show

- compose melody and chords for songs

- create song outline via MIDI (consists of piano and possibly percussion)

 Week 3:

- export MIDI data into Finale and make adjustments

- insert lyrics into Finale files

- save Finale files as PDF, contact Kinkos for printing

- pick up prints from Kinkos

 Week 4:

- record rhythm guitar to piano

- arrange and record drum loops/ percussion

 Week 5:

- record bass guitar

- record vocals

- record lead guitars

 Week 6:

- select takes and edit

- mix songs down

- create a CD, label it

 Week 7:

Production steps quoted from production plan for this period:

- compose melody and chords for songs

- create song outline via MIDI (consists of piano and possibly percussion)

Actual Steps Taken:

- Lyrics and script finished

- Melodies and chord progression finished

Production Plan Modified as follows:
   
The midi and finale componants will be done by the end of this week or next week. Everything else is on schedule.

Production Report #2

Production steps quoted from production plan for this period:

- record rhythm guitar to piano
- arrange and record drum loops/ percussion
- record bass guitar
- record vocals
- record lead guitars

Actual Steps Taken:

Guide track has been recorded and drums have been arranged, computer has been fixed and is in good working order, keyboard has been picked up from Inner Sound Audio Repair.

Production Plan Modified as follows: