Cinematic Sounds - School Holiday Workshop

Cinematic Sounds - Two day School Holiday Workshop at Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

Think of your favourite movie. If it had no sound or music, would it still have the same impact on you? Film music and cinematic sounds enhance character, create mood and heighten emotion in films. A soundscape can make or break a film.

In this two day workshop suitable for students aged 11-14 years, you will explore the work of film score composers, Foley artists, and the impact technology has had on the history of film music. Using computer software, you will learn to produce and arrange sounds, compose and record music, synchronize sounds to video, and create a film score soundtrack.

You don't need any experience but some musical knowledge and / or experience with Apple / Garageband will be an advantage.

Please arrive at the Conservatorium from 8:30am for a 9:00am start. Please bring your own lunch and water bottle, notebook and pencil and headphones. The workshop will end at 3:00pm both days.

About Facilitator Rodney Wikstrom - MMTA, COGE (UNSW), AMusA, BMus (Usyd Con), MTeach (Usyd) Violin | Viola

Rodney has been teaching strings and performing violin and viola for over 20 years. He has also taught high school classroom music including the Music 2 course. Rodney has performed and/or recorded with the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Jimmy Barnes, Katie Noonan and Daniel Johns of Silverchair. He has also performed on TV for The Bachelor, Lego Masters and The Farmer wants a Wife. Rodney regularly performs with the Christ Church Camerata Orchestra, Sydney Ensemble, Victor Valdes, and various freelance projects.

Rodney teaches at Newcastle Grammar School, and Newcastle Conservatorium, and is a conductor with the Newcastle Youth Orchestras.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

Host or Publisher Newcastle Conservatorium of Music