LCS PRODUCTIONS

Presentations

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To schedule a presentation

contact Lon Chaffin at:

lchaffin@lcsproductions.net

Chords and Calculators: The Math of Music Theory

• basic music theory concepts from a mathematical

perspective

• demonstration of overlapping music with a core

subject

• a metaphor — understanding one thing in terms of

something else

• NOT a study of the scientific properties of sound

Worship: That Thing We Do On Sundays?

• what the Bible says about worship

• terms and definitions

• styles and practices

• conflicts

• worship vs. entertainment

• congregation vs. audience

Connecting Visual Art and Music

• explores the correlations between the two art forms

- color - line - texture - pattern - rhythm - form - etc.

• provides multiple examples from both art forms

Theater Music

• examine the aspects that make theater music a

valuable medium of expression

• dispel common misconceptions

• explore some diversities and artistic freedoms

• compare and contrast styles and techniques

• introduction to the world of theater music, for those

unfamiliar with it

• give some fresh insight to those who have already

grown to love the medium

Overlapping Our Boxes: Integrating the Music Curriculum

• producing “complete” musicians

• integrating the various areas of music instruction

• integrating different cognitive skills

• suggestions for multiple crossover activities

• soliciting cooperation from colleagues

Making Musicals with MIDI

• the WHY and HOW of music theater

• “LIVE” vs. MIDI accompaniment

• creating original music theater productions

• copyright and legal issues