7th grader performing at home.

5th grader performing on Casio Privia PX-310 88 weighted keys. Recorded direct through M-Audio Firewire 410 Interface into Audacity (a free digital audio/sound editor.)

This short loop was a rhythm band project created by our 2nd quarter AEP class. Each student wrote 4 bars of 4/4 time rhythm. Each student played their part into Garage Band using a MIDI Controller. This was the first time we used the Garage Band Vocal Jam Pack.

Demarest Middle School student James Chen

Demarest Middle School student James Chen

James Chen, a fifth grader at the Demarest Middle School, won first place in his age group at the Young Pianist Competition Of New Jersey. This is the Winners' Recital on June 15, 2008.

The Demarest Middle School & Global Care Unlimited Inc. are working together to raise money to build a school in Awassa Ethiopia called "The Ethiopian American Friendship School." There will be a fund raising BBQ on Thursday, June 5, 2008 after school in the parking lot. Come have fun helping others!

Midnight Escape

Coast Guards

A Childhood Hymn

Barrier Reef

This project was the continuation of the rhythm band assignment posted below. Lyrics were written by a 5th grade student (R). Vocals were performed by the entire class. Rhythm section loops were added to enhance the final mix. Students learned about Form (A-B-A) and chord changes (C, F, G).

8th grade percussion/drum set player also plays piano. Recorded on Garage Band and using M-Audio Firewire 410 Interface.

Each student wrote 4 bars of 4/4 time rhythms. All work had to use correct rhythmic notation. Each student then recorded their 4 bars using a MIDI Controller and Garage Band. Parts were then edited to improve rhythmic accuracy and musical form.

LLE Flutes recorded this tune with SmartMusic 1/23/08

DMS Staff Podcasting Workshop 1/21/08. Used Garage Band loops and Blue Snowball USB mic.

8th grader using Garage Band. More experimentation with mood, texture, instrumentation and Form.

8th grade student using Garage Band. Experimented with writing a "B" section.

Recorded by 8th grade music student. Student is also drummer in school Jazz Band. Recorded with M-Audio Firewire 410 and Garage Band.

The 5th grade AEP music class