The New Jersey Music Educators Association 11th Annual Student Music Technology Expo and Competition was held virtually Friday, May 21, 2021. Submissions of files were hosted online courtesy of MusicFirst.
The virtual exhibits showcased student compositions, remixes, multimedia, and applied technology projects. Projects were evaluated by professional adjudicators, and included presentations by industry professionals.
All projects can be viewed on the Google Site by clicking below:
2021 NJMEA Student Tech Expo Projects
Awards were presented to the following individual category winners at the conclusion of the event:
Original Composition Winner (Middle School Division)
Nick Murillo, Franklin Middle School
Original Composition Winner (High School Division)
David Sigman, Hopewell Valley Central High School
Original Composition Winner (High School Division)
Julian Ossa, Metuchen High School
Covers/Loops/Remixes Winner (Middle School Division)
Vicente Meza-Jimenez, Franklin Middle School
Covers/Loops/Remixes Winner (High School Division)
David Sigman, Hopewell Valley High School
Production/Engineering (High School)
Zach Pyle, Delsea Regional High School
Student’s Choice Award
Luke Kiernan, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School
Congratulations to all the winners and participants! Check back next school year for information regarding the 12th Annual NJMEA Student Technology Expo.
History
The first-ever Student Music Tech Expo was held on March 15, 2011. The goal was to provide a venue to showcase students’ creativity and accomplishments, starting with the premise of a “music tech science fair.” Due to the onset of COVID-19, the event was held virtually to continue the tradition and opportunities for students to present their works.
Project Categories for Submission
Please note that projects must represent the work of individuals or groups no larger than 4 students.
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Original Compositions
Works created using technology including works for traditional and/or electronic instruments. Compositions should prominently illustrate creative use of technology. Projects incorporating use of prerecorded loops will not be considered in this category. All compositions, including those intended for live performance, should be rendered or synthesized in some digital manner (MP3, CD, laptop) as there will be no space provided for live performance.
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Covers, Remixes & Loop-Based Projects
Works including arrangements/recordings of preexisting songs, song samples and projects incorporating a combination of original material and prerecorded loops. Projects should demonstrate originality in musical choices and creative use of technology. All projects should be rendered or synthesized in some digital manner (MP3, CD, laptop) as there will be no space provided for live performance.
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Multimedia
Works demonstrating the convergence of music with more than one discipline, which may include art/photography, video, broadcast journalism, and digital storytelling. Works need not be original compositions, but should reflect creative use of technology.
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Applied Technology
Works encompassing distinctive projects that utilize technology for a specific purpose. Works may include the creation of new electronic musical instruments, interactive music systems, software projects to aid in composition, performance, and music instruction, and more. Projects should be self-contained for a simple demonstration. Submission must include a brief description of the design/development process and relevant photos or video.
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Production/Engineering
Students entering this category will demonstrate their skills in production or engineering created within a digital audio workstation (DAW). Students will be provided pre-recorded tracks for a recording in advance of the Expo, and work must be completed and submitted by the deadline provided. Individuals and teams of up to 4 students may enter this category.
For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Andrew Lesser, NJMEA Technology Chair njmeatechexpo@gmail.com
