Above is the instrument I created and used for our class. It is made from duct tape, 10 feet of PVC pipe and rubber bands. It is played by plucking the rubber bands at the top sending air and vibrations through the pipes and creating the sound. I used pipes because I thought I'd be able to create a unique sound and I'm pretty happy with the result,

Instrument Scores

Above is my score created for my classmate and buddy Zach Cordisco. I designed this 2D score with his instrument in mind because although his instrument is well put together and well crafted, in my opinion it is rough around the edges. I really enjoyed the way Zach interpreted my score and I think in the end, it worked out very well. My original plan was to use the computer such as the way Zach did and make it digital and easily read. But after much thinking I decided to go with duct tape because its an unusual material and I was still able to do with it what I want.



Above is Zach's score to me. Due to it's symmetry and color, I was able to use my instrument to play in my opinion, a terrible song, in the best of ways. I labeled each color to a string or rubber band on my instrument and played throughout the piece working my way around each module. After talking with Zach he said that I interpreted it the way he anticipated and I was happy with the end result.

Shirts

For this project, I wanted to take a look at vanity and the social stigma of making yourself into what others want, but in the end, doing what makes you happy. I started off portraying a character who is getting ready to go out, happy with what he is wearing, but second guesses his shirt. He then goes through may different changes but ultimately decides on the first shirt as he is the most happy with it. Through life, we try so hard to make others happy in our actions, in our decisions, and in our appearance, and through my piece I hope to analyze this with a positive message.

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