Dan Mitchell's De Anza College Site

Edge of the Light

Dan Mitchell — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:11:21 GMT

Treasure Island Harbor and Bay Bridge, Dawn

Dan Mitchell — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:32:35 GMT

H1N1 Flu? Stay Home. Get Better. Don't Spread the Bug!

Dan Mitchell — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:30:42 GMT

Last week several students who were not feeling well at all showed up for school and came to my classes. I more than one case they told me that their doctors said that they probably had H1N1 flu ("swine flu")!

If you believe that you have the flu, please stay home and get better! Contact your doctor for advice, especially if you are suffering serious symptoms. While I appreciate your dedication and your desire to avoid missing class... it is best for all concerned that you avoid exposing others and concentrate on taking care of yourself.

Do send me email, phone my office, or send word with a friend to let me know that you are home sick.

Update on De Anza Power Outage - Tuesday, 10/13

Dan Mitchell — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:04:36 GMT

From the De Anza College web site:

At 11 AM, power has been restored to the De Anza College Campus.

Classes will resume at 1:30 PM. Classes prior to 1:30 PM have been canceled.

What does this mean for the 12:30 p.m. Intermediate Electronic Music class? Officially the class has been canceled for today. However, if more than a small number of students show up I will open the room for an open lab session. I will not introduce any new material in class today.

CLASSES BEGINNING AT 1:30 PM AND LATER WILL MEET TODAY AS SCHEDULED.

Autumn Storm Clouds at Dawn - Basin Mountain and Mount Humphreys

Dan Mitchell — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:11:33 GMT

Part-time positions with De Anza Dining Services

Dan Mitchell — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:18:57 GMT

While this isn't related to my courses, I just saw that De Anza College Dining Services is hiring some additional student employees this quarter. Here is a link to more information and an application. Contact Dining Services directly to apply or if you have questions. (I cannot answer any questions about this.)

Mid-September Fall Term Information

Dan Mitchell — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:22:52 GMT

MY FALL 2009 CLASSES

During the fall 2009 term I will teach two sections of Music 1A: Introduction to Music (Western Cultures), two sections of Music 51: Introduction to Electronic Music, and one section of Music 8: Intermediate Electronic Music. Current course status (Sunday, September 6) is as follows:

Both of my Music 1A:Introduction to Music classes (the MTWTh 9:30 section and the MTWTh 10:30 section) are FULL. At this point it appears that all Music 1A-D sections are full.
Both of my Music 51: Introduction to Electronic Music classes (the MW 12:30 section and the Friday-only 10:30 section) are FULL. If you have some background with electronic music software like that which we use in the class (e.g. - Logic Pro or equivalent) you might be able to go straight into Music 8 this term. Email me at mitchelldan@deanza.edu for more information. (Go ahead and enroll for Music 8 if you think you might qualify.)
My Music 8: Intermediate Electronic Music class (TTh 12:30) still has some space available. Enroll right away if you want to take this class during the fall term

OTHER MUSIC CLASSES

Also consider taking one or more of the many courses offered by the "de anza college music department". We offer a wide range of classes open to all students. You can perform in one of our instrumental (wind ensemble, orchestra, jazz bands and combos) or vocal (choirs and vocal jazz groups) music groups; learn the basics of keyboard, guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, or voice; enroll in Music Fundamentals to begin learning about music reading, complete the full two-year Comprehensive Musicianship (music theory) sequence; take a variety of general education courses (especially see the Music 1 classes), take Electronic Music classes to learn how to use music hardware and software to create your own music; and more.

I'm on Twitter

Dan Mitchell — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:59:23 GMT

But who isn't, right? I have a witter account that students and colleagues may use to communicate with me regarding college-related topics. It is a private account, so you'll have to use your twitter account to request access.

Opinions.

Dan Mitchell — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:57:33 GMT

"An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it." Jef Mallett

OK, worth a look/listen :-)

Dan Mitchell — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:22:07 GMT

Fiery Evening Sky, Tuolumne Meadows

Dan Mitchell — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:16:19 GMT

My spring 2009 finals week schedule

Dan Mitchell — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:40:45 GMT

As of Monday, this is my final exam week schedule - subject to change as the week continues of course.

Monday, June 22

9:30-10:20	Music 1A regular class meeting including re-take of quiz 10.
10:30-11:30	Music 1A regular class meeting including re-take of quiz 10.
11:30-12:30	Office hour (may be in A91 for part of the time)
12:30-2:10	Music 51 regular class meeting - including test #2.

Tuesday, June 23

9:15-10:30	Final exam session for the 9:30 MTWTh Music 1A class. Session starts at 9:30, but you may arrive as late as 9:30. Tests will be collected at 10:30.
Later	I hope to provide a couple hours of open lab for electronic music students later in the morning or in the early afternoon. Watch the electronic music web site for more information.

Wednesday, June 24

9:15-10:30	Final exam session for the 10:30 MTWTh Music 1A class. Session starts at 9:30, but you may arrive as late as 9:30. Tests will be collected at 10:30.
11:30-1:30	Final exam session for the MW Music 51: Intro to Electronic Music class. Final project playback

Thursday, June 25

All day

I have no final exams scheduled on Thursday, but I will likely be on campus at least part of the day. Please email me if you want to make an appointment ot meet.

Friday, June 26

9:15-10:30	Final exam session for the Friday-only Music 51: Introduction to Electronic Music class. Final project playback and test #2.
11:30-1:30	Final exam session for the Music 8: Intermediate Electronic Music class. Final project playback