School’s Out! Summer Holiday Workshops
Tickets £13.50 // Free for recipients of free school meals (advance booking required)
We are delighted to be partnering with Kirklees Council to offer exciting music-making opportunities for young people in school years 7-11 (ie. aged 11 – 16). Over the summer holiday we will be offering four fantastic multi-day workshops, all taking place at the University of Huddersfield:
Tue 4 + Wed 5 August: DJ Skills (2-day course)
Tue 11 + Wed 12 August: Creative Audio Production (2-day course)
Tue 18 + Wed 19 August: Introduction to Live Sound (2-day course)
Tue 25 + Wed 26 August: Scoring Music for Film (2-day course)
Young people are invited to participate in as many of the programmes as they would like – each one provides an excellent opportunity to take part in hands-on, creative music-producing experiences led by industry professionals.
We are offering 10 places free of charge on each programme for young people in receipt of free school meals. A handful of places for other high school pupils are available, priced at £13.50 per 2-day programme. All places include a hot lunch provided by the University of Huddersfield’s on-campus canteen.
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
Location: University of Huddersfield, HD1 3DH
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
Location: University of Huddersfield, HD1 3DH
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
Location: University of Huddersfield, HD1 3DH
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
Location: University of Huddersfield, HD1 3DH
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