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= Homework #1: Single Hemi Fun + Small SLOrk Sound Sketches  =

This assignment asks you to work with two different laptop orchestra media: 1) a single hemispherical speaker array, and 2) a group of unamplified laptops.

Due dates: 
* '''milestone A''' 2008.4.25 11:59:59pm (or thereabout), Friday.
* '''milestone B''' 2008.5.2  11:59:59pm (or thereabout), Friday.


== Specification (part 1 of 2): Single Hemi Fun ==
* create an instrument for a single hemi using ChucK
* should take advantage of the multi-channel aspect (or have a good reason to not do that)
* consider issues of playability, expressiveness, sound, and also use in an ensemble setting
* craft a very short piece for your instrument, describe/score it, turn in with assignment
* each person should turn in their own instrument - however, working together is highly encouraged!


== Specification (part 2 of 2 ): Small SLOrk Sound Sketches ==
* (now shift gears, and think a bit differently)
* craft a piece/performance for 5 laptop, unamplified except for onboard laptop speakers
* use whatever tools are available (e.g., chuck, garage band, itunes, pd, whatever)
* (optional) record/videotape a performance in the listening room!
* each person should turn in their own SSSS - however working together is highly encouraged!


== Note ==
* work on the two parts in whatever order you like
* the due dates are in the form of two milestones.  you should have working versions of both parts for the first milestone, and completed instrument/sketch for the second milestone.
* Have fun with it!!!


== Deliverables ==
'''turn in all files by checking them on the evening of the due date'''

* 1) files for both parts of the assignment (source code, any scores, audio files, etc.)
* 2) a short README text ('''readme.txt''') file that:
** contains instructions on running your programs
** describes any difficulties you encountered in the process