Proposal

Narrative

This tech fee proposal is to upgrade classroom computers and audio systems in the five Music Department class rooms, as well as provide microphone and amplifiers for each of the voice studios. The music classrooms are used extensively, five days a week. The PCs in those rooms are now six years old, and run very slowly. The audio systems, which are paramount for music study, are outdated, and some have blown speakers. Our voice studios, where students have their one-on-one lessons, each need a microphone and amplifier system. It is crucial that voice students get training in how to perform acoustically (without a microphone, such as opera) and amplified (with a microphone). In order to better prepare students for the variety of ensembles they may encounter while qt Florida Atlantic and after, applied teachers in voice require the ability help students understand and practice with microphones and amplification. These systems will allow the students to learn microphone technique and access new literature designed for amplified performance. With the addition of a unit to the rehearsal and performance space, students would have the possibility of both audition and performance with the same equipment and repertoire.

Facilities

Hardware Requirements

Included in the IT quotes are computers, monitors, cables, accessories, and control panels for the five music classrooms, as well as the microphone/amplifier systems for the voice studios.

Software Requirements

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Personnel Costs

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Other Costs

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Timeline

Voice systems: Once purchased and delivered, there is no set up and the systems can be used immediately. Ideally, we would like to have them for Spring 2024, but Fall 2024 at the latest.

Sustainability

The units should work without any updating or new items for a minimum of six or more years. They are self-contained and thus, require nothing other than to be plugged in.

Resource Matching

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Implementing Organization

Department of Music and Arts & Letters OIT