How to Write an Album at CWU

Document Type

Creative works or constructive object presentation

Campus where you would like to present

Ellensburg

Event Website

https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source

Start Date

16-5-2021

End Date

22-5-2021

Keywords

Creativity, Arts, Music

Abstract

This presentation will outline the process of my senior project here at CWU. The project is an album of original songs that have been written, arranged, recorded, and mixed. There are 9 songs total that vary in instrumentation—from piano and voice to strings, winds, voice, and classical percussion—and genre—from pop to musical theater, jazz, and soul. I will break down the steps of songwriting, revision, development, arrangement, contracting others, organizing recording sessions, and mixing. Audio recordings will also be shared. I will the review some of the unique challenges and lessons learned throughout this process, such as recording during a pandemic, the importance of a positive attitude, diplomacy in the face of administrative issues, and management skills as they pertain to this field of work. It is my hope that this project lays the foundation for future students who choose to take on creative projects in the music department. Winner: The James and Katie Gaudino Scholar of the Year Award, Creative Expression.

Faculty Mentor(s)

Mark Samples

Department/Program

Music

Additional Mentoring Department

https://cwu.studentopportunitycenter.com/alison-bancheros-senior-project/

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May 16th, 12:00 PM May 22nd, 12:00 PM

How to Write an Album at CWU

Ellensburg

This presentation will outline the process of my senior project here at CWU. The project is an album of original songs that have been written, arranged, recorded, and mixed. There are 9 songs total that vary in instrumentation—from piano and voice to strings, winds, voice, and classical percussion—and genre—from pop to musical theater, jazz, and soul. I will break down the steps of songwriting, revision, development, arrangement, contracting others, organizing recording sessions, and mixing. Audio recordings will also be shared. I will the review some of the unique challenges and lessons learned throughout this process, such as recording during a pandemic, the importance of a positive attitude, diplomacy in the face of administrative issues, and management skills as they pertain to this field of work. It is my hope that this project lays the foundation for future students who choose to take on creative projects in the music department. Winner: The James and Katie Gaudino Scholar of the Year Award, Creative Expression.

https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2021/CAH/20