School's out! University and hcmf// offer free places for August music workshops
The University of Huddersfield is set to host a series of music workshops for young people in school years 7 to 11 during the summer holidays, with free places available for those who receive free school meals.
No experience is needed for the workshops, which are delivered by Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (hcmf//) and can be booked from the hcmf// website.
The two-day workshops cover DJ-ing, audio production, how the magic of live sound works, and creating music for the screen.
The workshops are run in the Richard Steinitz Building and Heritage Quay on campus with access to the University’s state-of-the-art facilities, and a hot lunch in the campus canteen is included for everyone who takes part.
Hands-on creativity is at the heart of all the workshops, with guidance from professionals with extensive knowledge of the music industry. All equipment is provided.
Bookings can be made for one, two, three or all four workshops, the first of which – DJ Skills – is on 4th and 5th August.
Up to 10 places free of charge are available for young people in receipt of free school meals.
"We focus on the young people getting a really great hands-on experience," says Roisin Hughes, hcmf// Executive Producer. "The University hosting these workshops is transformational, and everyone is encouraged to get involved, actively take part and have a go at everything they can."
For more information, please get in touch with Nathan at: N.Bragg-Beck@hud.ac.uk
DJ Skills
Dates: Tue 4 + Wed 5 August, 11am – 3pm
Ever wanted to get to grips with DJing? This is your chance to learn from a professional who will show you how to DJ and develop your own style using CDJs. You’ll learn tips and tricks of the trade and will leave with your own unique mix to take home after two days.
No previous experience is required, and all equipment will be provided.
Creative Audio Production
Dates: Tue 11 + Wed 12 August, 11am – 3pm
Curious about sound recording and production but not sure where to start? Over two days, you’ll learn about using different microphones, how to get started on audio editing and you’ll even make your own track out of your recordings.
No previous experience is required, and all equipment will be provided.
Introduction to Live Sound
Dates: Tue 18 + Wed 19 August, 11am – 3pm
Audio technology brings live music to life, and putting on a show is incredibly rewarding – here’ your chance to learn how to make the magic happen. This two-day course will show you everything you need to know about how to produce your own live sound.
No previous experience is required and all equipment will be provided.
Scoring Music for Film
Dates: Tue 25 + Wed 26 August, 11am – 3pm
A unique opportunity for anyone interested in using sound to create original film scores. You’ll experiment with folly objects as well as electronic and acoustic instruments to write and record music which will be placed together with short film clips.
No previous experience is required and all equipment will be provided.
Supported by Kirklees School’s Out! – Holiday Activities and Food Programme funded by the Department for Education