As part of the department’s drive to increase awareness about the opportunities and variety of careers available in the creative industries, we organised a visit from Irvine based music and recording studio Ellis Music Studios. Owned by former pupil Jamie Haining, S3 music technology pupils learned about Jamie’s story becoming a creative entrepreneur and what it takes to successfully run your own creative business.
Former pupil Max Sloan, who also works at Ellis Music Studios shared some of the projects he has been involved in after graduating from Ayrshire College with a HND in Sound Production. He also shared some helpful hints and tips which our pupils will find useful in their projects this year.
Two of our pupils attended a workshop and performance with world-famous Scottish percussionist Dame Evelyn Glynnie at Dumfries House.
As part of Sir James McMillan’s Cumnock Tryst festival, S1 pupil Miles and S3 pupil Cody worked with other pupils from East Ayrshire to create two new works which they later performed.
See link below for information about the summer schools taking place at St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh. Make sure to speak to your teacher or instructor if interested.
Closing date for applications has been extended for the Training Ensembles, the senior Concert Band and the senior Symphony Orchestra. See below for more details, or speak to your teacher or instructor.
In the run up to the practical performance exams in mid-March, we are offering 4 after school sessions from 3.40-4.40pm on the following dates in Room 16:
22nd February
1st March
8th March
15th March
These are for extra-practice and rehearsal in the run up to the exam. All levels are welcome to attend.
Music technology
Supported study will take place on:
Wednesday 23rd February
Wednesday 2nd March
Sessions will take place in Room 16 at 2.45pm. These sessions will be helpful in ensuring assignments are ready and logbooks are as detailed as possible.
Below are some links to presentations about the Music and Music Technology courses. Music teachers will be going through these in class, so make sure you have any questions ready about what’s involved.
