MUSIC PRODUCTION
MUSIC PRODUCTIONOVERVIEWModern music production has become integrated with technologyin a synthesis of technical, artistic, and creative skills. Exploringthe link between original, creative ideas and the tools used toimplement them increases the development of a person’s technicaland expressive abilities.Participants produce an original musical piece that is designed tobe played during the national TSA conference opening or closinggeneral sessions. The musical piece should be energizing,interesting, and of a spirit consistent with the Technology StudentAssociation.R In recent years,developments incommunicationtechnology havedramatically changedthe way music isELIGIBILITYEntries are limited to three (3) teams per state. Teamwork is stronglyexperienced. Duringthe past century,encouraged, but an individual may participate solo in this teamrecorded music wentevent.from nonexistentTIME LIMITSA. Entries must be started and completed during the current schoolyear.B. The musical piece should be more than one (1) minute and lessthan three (3) minutes in length. There will be a five (5)-pointdeduction for each five (5) seconds under the one (1)-minuteminimum and a five (5)-point deduction for each 15 secondsto the primary waypeople listen tomusic. With thisevent, TSA memberscan demonstratetheir mastery of thismedium.over the three (3)-minute maximum length.C. The time starts with the first sound and continues until the lastsound ends.D. Semifinalists are interviewed for up to ten (10) minutes to explainthe technical aspects and creative process of their work.E. The LEAP interview will be conducted as part of the semifinalistpresentation/interview and will last a maximum of five (5)additional minutes.Technology Student Association (TSA) High School Competitive Events Guide for the 2017 and 2018 National TSA Conferences 229
Music ProductionLEAP LEADERSHIP RESUME/INTERVIEWA Team LEAP Leadership Resume is required for this event andmust be submitted at event check-in. Semifinalists will respondto interview questions related to their submitted LEAP Resumefor a maximum of five (5) minutes. A team competing in thisevent will use the Team LEAP Leadership Resume template; anindividual competing in this event will use the Individual LEAPLeadership Resume template.ATTIRECompetition attire, as described in the National TSA Dress Codesection of this guide, is required for this event.PROCEDUREA. Participants check in their entries (portfolio, CD, and LEAPLeadership Resume) at the time and place stated in theconference program.B. Entries are reviewed by evaluators. Neither students noradvisors are present at this time.R Read theGeneral Rules andRegulations section inthe front of this guidefor information thatapplies to all of TSA’scompetitive events.Music Productionteams should payclose attention to therule related to originalwork and the user ofmaterials from othersources.C. No more than two (2) representatives from each semifinalistteam may report to the event area for the interview at the timeand place stated in the conference program.D. Each semifinalist team explains its portfolio and musical piece tothe evaluators and discusses the purpose, value, and creativeprocess of its work. Semifinalist teams will not be allowed toobtain their portfolios until their scheduled interview time.E. The LEAP interview will be conducted as part of the semifinalistpresentation and will last a maximum of five (5) additionalminutes.It is essential that students and advisors routinely check theTSA website (www.tsaweb.org) for updated information aboutTSA general rules and competitive events. This informationis found on the website under Competitions/Updates. Whenstudents participate in any TSA competitive event, they areresponsible for knowing of updates, changes, or clarificationrelated to that event.REGULATIONSA. All musical pieces must be submitted on audio CD.B. Lyrics may accompany the musical piece but are not required.230 Technology Student Association (TSA) High School Competitive Events Guide for the 2017 and 2018 National TSA Conferences
Music ProductionC. The musical piece should be greater than one (1) minute andless than three (3) minutes in length. There will be a five (5)-pointdeduction for each five (5) seconds under the one (1)-minuteminimum and a five (5)-point deduction for each fifteen (15)seconds over the three (3)-minute maximum length.D. Musical pieces thirty (30) seconds or less will be disqualified.E. All entries become the property of TSA for non-profit promotionalpurposes and will not be returned after judging.F.All musical pieces must be the original work of the team andmust have been completed within the current school year.G. Free, non-copyrighted sounds, loops, or other musical elementsmay be incorporated into musical pieces. The sources of theseelements and the way in which they are used in the musicalpiece must be described in the portfolio, and the track list mustillustrate these elements.H. Each actual instrument, voice, and/or synthesized instrumenttrack used in the final music piece must be illustrated in atimeline format in the portfolio.I.Where applicable, all ideas, sounds, and loops from othersources must be cited. If copyrighted material is used, properwritten permission must be included (see the Student CopyrightChecklist). NOTE: Failure to follow this procedure results indisqualification.J.The CD and documentation materials are turned in to the eventcoordinator at the time and place stated in the conferenceprogram. Documentation materials (comprising a “portfolio”) arerequired and should be secured in a clear front report cover. Thereport cover must include the following single-sided, 8½" x 11"pages, in this order:1. Title page with the title of the musical piece, the event title,the conference city and state, and the year; one (1) page2. Table of contents; pages as needed3. Plan of Work log that indicates preparation for the event,as noted by date, task, time involved, team memberresponsible, and comments (see Forms Appendix or TSAwebsite); one (1) page4. Purpose and description of the musical piece; one (1) page5. Self-evaluation of the piece using criteria from the officialrating form; one (1) page6. Lyrics; pages as needed7. Audio CD(s) track list: Each actual instrument, voice, and/or synthesized instrument track used in the final musicpiece must be illustrated graphically using a timeline formatsimilar to that shown in Figure 1.Technology Student Association (TSA) High School Competitive Events Guide for the 2017 and 2018 National TSA Conferences 231
Music ProductionFigure 18. When musical elements are used that were NOT createdby the team, the source, effects applied, the way eachelement was incorporated into the song, and how eachelement corresponds to the musical piece’s track list mustbe included; pages as needed. Failure to include thissection results in disqualification.9. List of hardware, software, and instruments used in thedevelopment of the musical piece; one (1) page10. List of references that includes sources for materials (noncopyrighted); pages as needed11. Completed Student Copyright Checklist, as applicable (seeForms Appendix or TSA website)K. LEAP Leadership Resume (see Forms Appendix or TSAwebsite)/Interview — Teams document, in the LEAP leadershipresume (see resume template), the leadership skills that theteam has developed and demonstrated while working on thisevent. Semifinalists will respond to questions about the contentof their resume as part of their LEAP interview. The LEAPLeadership Resume/Interview guidelines and other resourcescan be found on the TSA website. A team competing in thisevent will use the Team LEAP Leadership Resume template; anindividual competing in this event will use the Individual LEAPLeadership Resume template.EVALUATIONEvaluation is based on the musical piece, accompanyingdocumentation, and LEAP requirements. Depending upon thestated purpose, musical pieces are judged on coherence, style,creativity, and artisanship, as well as technical attributes, creativity,organization, and their overall effect. Additionally, the musical pieceand portfolio should reflect familiarity with the technologies used inmusical production. Portfolios should be complete, well written, andprofessional in organization and appearance. Please refer to theofficial rating form for more information.232 Technology Student Association (TSA) High School Competitive Events Guide for the 2017 and 2018 National TSA Conferences
Music ProductionSTEM INTEGRATIONThis event aligns with the STEM educational standards noted below.Please refer to the STEM Integration section of this guide for moreinformation.Science, Technology, Engineering, MathematicsTSA AND CAREERSThis competition connects to one or more of the career areasfeatured in the TSA AND CAREERS section of this guide. Use TheCareer Clusters chart and the TSA Competitions and The CareerClusters grid as resources for information about careers.CAREERS RELATED TO THIS EVENTArtistAudio designer or engineerAudio operator or technicianBroadcast technicianMusic composerTechnology Student Association (TSA) High School Competitive Events Guide for the 2017 and 2018 National TSA Conferences 233
Music ProductionMUSIC PRODUCTIONEVENT COORDINATOR INSTRUCTIONSPERSONNELA. Event coordinatorB. Evaluators for first round, two (2) or moreC. Evaluators for second round, two (2) or moreD. Semifinalist evaluators, two (2) or moreE. Evaluators for semifinalist interviews, two (2) or moreMATERIALSA. Coordinator’s packet, containing:1. Event guidelines, one (1) copy for the coordinator and foreach evaluator2. TSA Event Coordinator Report3. List of evaluators/assistants4. Pre-populated flash drives for evaluators5. Stick-on labels for entries, as needed6. One (1) stopwatch per group of evaluators7. Results envelope8. Envelope for LEAP Leadership Resumes9. LEAP Interview Judging ProtocolB. Tables and chairs for evaluatorsC. CD player capable of playing an audio CD, as neededD. Extension cords (25' minimum length), as neededE. Power bar with surge protection, as neededRESPONSIBILITIESA. Upon arrival at the conference, report to the CRC room andcheck the contents of the coordinator’s packet. Review the eventguidelines and check to see that enough evaluators/assistantshave been scheduled.B. Inspect the area(s) in which the event is being held forappropriate set-up, including room size, chairs, tables, outlets,etc. Notify the event manager of any potential problems.C. Check in the entries and collect LEAP Leadership Resumes atthe time stated in the conference program. Anyone reporting who234 Technology Student Association (TSA) High School Competitive Events Guide for the 2017 and 2018 National TSA Conferences
Music Productionis not on the entry list may check in only after official notificationis received from the CRC. Late entries are considered on acase-by-case basis and only when the lateness is caused byevents beyond the participant’s control. Requirements for attiredo NOT apply during check-in.D. Place an entry number on each CD and portfolio. Secure theentries in the designated area.E. One (1) hour before the event is scheduled to begin, meet withevaluators/assistants to review time limits, procedures, andregulations. If questions arise that cannot be answered, speakto the event manager before the event begins.F.Evaluators independently assess the entries.G. For participants who violate the rules, the decision either todeduct 20% of the total possible points or to disqualify theentry must be discussed and verified with the evaluators, eventcoordinator, and a CRC manager.H. The number of evaluator teams depends on the number ofentries. There are two (2) evaluators for every twenty (20)entries for the first evaluation round.I.Evaluators review the entries, to determine twelve (12)semifinalists. The semifinalist list is posted.J.Semifinalists report at the time and location stated in theconference program to be interviewed.K. Semifinalists are interviewed for up to ten (10) minutes toexplain the technical aspects and creative process of their work.The LEAP interview will be conducted as part of the semifinalistevent interview and will last a maximum of five (5) additionalminutes.L. Evaluators independently assess the semifinalists, discuss andbreak any ties, and determine ten (10) finalists.M. Review and submit the finalist results and all items/forms in theresults envelope to the CRC room.N. Take all CDs, portfolios, extension cords, and supplies to theCRC room. Return all equipment to the appropriate personnel.Technology Student Association (TSA) High School Competitive Events Guide for the 2017 and 2018 National TSA Conferences 235
Music ProductionParticipant/Team ID#MUSIC PRODUCTION2017 & 2018 OFFICIAL RATING FORMHIGH SCHOOLGo/No Go Specificationso The portfolio is present.o The track timeline is included in the portfolio and meets the required format.o The CD is present and plays on a standard CD player.o Completed LEAP Leadership Resume is present.o ENTRY NOT EVALUATEDDocumentation (40 points)CRITERIAMinimal performanceAdequate performanceExemplary performance1-4 points5-8 points9-10 pointsEvaluators: Using minimal (1-4 points), adequate (5-8 points), or exemplary (9-10 points) performance levels as a guideline, record thescores earned for the event criteria in the column spaces to the right. The X1 or X2 notation in the criteria column is a multiplier factorfor determining the points earned. (Example: an “adequate” score of 7 for an X1 criterion 7 points; an “adequate” score of 7 for an X2criterion 14 points.) A score of zero (0) is acceptable if the minimal performance for any criterion is not met.Portfolio componentsThe portfolio is unorganizedand/or missing three or morecomponents.The portfolio is adequatelyorganized and includes most, ifnot all, components.All components of the portfolio areincluded, and the organization ofthe content is clearly evident.Purpose and descriptionAn unclear purpose anddescription of the musicproduction idea and generationare provided.The purpose and description areexplained adequately.A clear and concisely writtenpurpose and description of themusic production are included.Plan of Work log andself-evaluationThe Plan of Work log and/or selfevaluation are incomplete, and/ormissing key components.The Plan of Work log and/orself-evaluation are somewhatcomplete and incorporatereflections and efforts of the team.A complete and conciselywritten Plan of Work log andself-evaluation are providedand incorporate the efforts andreflections of the team.Track timelineThe track timeline is incompleteand/or not created correctly; thetimeline does not correlate withthe actual music production.The track timeline is largelycomplete and attempts tocorrelate with the actual musicproduction.The track timeline is of exemplaryquality; it correlates completelywith the music production and iseasy to follow.See Regulation J(x1)(X1)(X1)(X1)SUBTOTAL (40 points)Musical Piece (60 points)CRITERIACreativity anduniqueness(X1)Minimal performanceAdequate performance1-4 points5-8 pointsThe musical idea is overly familiaror is a cliché; no variety orexploration of musical elements(range, timbre, dynamics, tempo,rhythm, and melody) are evident.The work involves some originalaspects or manipulations ofmusical ideas; it explores andvaries at least one or moremusical elements.Exemplary performance9-10 pointsThe piece includes highly original,unusual, or imaginative musicalideas; it explores and variesat least two or more musicalelements.236 Technology Student Association (TSA) High School Competitive Events Guide for the 2017 and 2018 National TSA ConferencesRecord scores in thecolumn spaces below.Before judging the entry, ensure that the items below are present; indicate presence with a check mark in the box. If an item ismissing, leave the box blank and place a check mark in the box labeled ENTRY NOT EVALUATED. If a check mark is placed inthe ENTRY NOT EVALUATED box, the entry is not to be judged.
Music ProductionMusical Piece (continued) (60 points)ArtisanshipThe piece gives no sense of acompleted musical idea; there isno clear beginning, middle, or endsection; the form appears random,rather than organized.One musical element has beenused to organize the musicalideas and overall form, which aresomewhat coherent.The piece presents at least onecomplete musical idea; the piecehas a coherent and organizedform with a clear beginning,middle, and end; musicalelements are used to organize themusical ideas and form.Energy and styleThe piece lacks liveliness,vitality, and vigor; there is no flair,elegance, or grace to the form.The piece generates an initiallevel of energy that appeals tothe listener; the style is somewhatdistinctive.The liveliness and forcefulnessof the piece excite the listener;the style is truly unique andelectrifying.AppropriatenessThe musical idea or concept is notappropriate and acceptable foruse in the event.The musical idea or conceptpresented is acceptable andsomewhat fitting.The musical idea or conceptpresented is fitting and serves asan excellent example of the typeof work expected.Overall appealThe work does not present aneffective general impression; themusical ideas do not hold thelistener’s interest.The work includes someinteresting musical ideas; thegeneral impression is pleasantand moderately effective.There is strong, interesting, andeffective audio appeal; the workis designed to be enjoyed by thelisteners.(X1)(X1)(X1)(X2)SUBTOTAL (60 points)Time DeductionsFive (5) points deducted for each five (5) seconds under one (1) minute; five (5) points deducted for each fifteen (15) seconds overthree (3) minutes.Total time underFive (5)-second intervals underUnder time deductionTotal time overFifteen (15)-second intervals overOver time deductionTOTAL TIME DEDUCTIONRules violations (a deduction of 20% of the total possible points in the sections above) must be initialed by the evaluator, coordinator, andmanager of the event. Record the deduction in the space to the right.Indicate the rule violated:Semifinalist Interview (60 points)CRITERIAMinimal performance1-4 pointsAdequate performance5-8 pointsExemplary performance9-10 pointsOrganizationThe team/individual seemsunprepared and unorganized forthe interview.The team/individual is adequatelyprepared and organized for theinterview.The interview with judgesis logically organized andimpressive.KnowledgeThe team/individual seems tohave very little understanding ofthe concepts and gives vagueinterview answers.The team/individual has ageneralized understanding of theconcepts discussed and answersquestions well.There is clear evidence of athorough understanding of theconcepts discussed.ArticulationThe interview is full of illogicalthoughts that lack understandingand clarity.The interview is somewhat logical,clear, and concise.A concise, logical, and clearexplanation of the entry is given inthe interview.DeliveryThe team/individual is verboseand/or uncertain in the interview;posture, gestures, and lack of eyecontact diminish the delivery.The team/individual is somewhatwell-spoken and clear in theinterview; posture, gestures,and eye contact result in anacceptable delivery.The team/individual is well-spokenand distinct in the interview;posture, gestures, and eye contactresult in a polished, natural, andeffective delivery.(X1)(X1)(X1)(X1)Technology Student Association (TSA) High School Competitive Events Guide for the 2017 and 2018 National TSA Conferences 237
Music ProductionSemifinalist Interview (continued) (60 points)LEAP LeadershipResume/InterviewSee Regulation K andinstructions on TSAwebsite(X2)The individual’s or team’s effortsare not clearly communicated,lack detail, and/or areunconvincing; few, if any, attemptsare made to identify and/orincorporate the LEAP Be. Know.Do. criteria.The individual’s or team’s effortsare adequately communicated,include some detail, are clear,and/or are generally convincing;identification and/or incorporationof the LEAP Be. Know. Do. criteriais adequate.The individual’s or team’s effortsare clearly communicated,fully-detailed, and convincing;identification and/or incorporationof the LEAP Be. Know. Do. criteriais excellent.SUBTOTAL (60 points)Rules violations (a deduction of 20% of the total possible points in the semifinalist section) must be initialed by the evaluator, coordinator,and manager of the event. Record the deduction in the space to the right.Indicate the rule violated:(To arrive at the TOTAL score, add any subtotals and subtract rules violation points, as necessary.)TOTAL (160 points)Comments:I certify these results to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.EvaluatorPrinted name:Signature:238 Technology Student Association (TSA) High School Competitive Events Guide for the 2017 and 2018 National TSA Conferences
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