Norfolk & Suffolk Music Hub, in partnership with Norfolk County Council’s Holiday Activity Fund, are delighted to bring two days of Music Technology for young people aged between 12 and 16 to Norwich!
These workshop days aim to bring young people from across Norfolk with an interest in Music Technology together to learn to use a professional Digital Audio Workstation, Cubase Pro, to create an electronic music track. We will look at arrangement, sequencing, editing, mixing and production, and students will be able to take home their finished tracks as an mp3 file.
Day 1: Getting to Know Cubase and making electronic beats and building arrangements.
Introduction to Cubase and getting to know the different features of the software. We will be looking at programming kick drums, snares and hi-hats to create interesting patterns and beats and how to add drum fills, percussion layers and variations to create interest. This will form the basis of our track.
Day 2: Vocal sampling, effects and building arrangements
Building on what was completed in the previous session, we will be adding vocal samples, effects and other layers and sounds to complete the production of the track. We will also be looking at some basic mixing techniques involving EQ, panning and balancing. At the end, we will export the finished track as an MP3 for you to take away.
Young people engaging in this project will be tasked with creating a piece of music for the opening credits of a new TV show!
There are only 12 spaces available each day so please do not delay in registering.
The Big Norfolk Holiday Fun – Active Norfolk scheme is being run by Norfolk County Council and is free to all families with children aged 5-16, who are eligible for means-tested free school meals.
FAQs
When do these sessions take place?
- Thursday 24th and Friday 25th July 2025
What age do you need to be to attend
- For ages between 12 – 16
What will my child do each day?
- 10am: Register
- 10.10am – 11am: Session 1 with music facilitator
- 11am – 11.20am: Break and chill
- 11.20am – 12pm: Session 2 with music facilitator
- 12pm-1.10pm: Lunch, provided by East Norfolk College and walk to the park, which is adjacent to the college for games
- 1.10pm – 2pm: Session 3 with music facilitator
- 2pm: Sign out
Where are these sessions taking place?
- East Norfolk Sixth Form College, Church Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7BQ
Does the young person have to attend all the sessions?
- Once registered the young person will be expected to attend both days
What are times of the sessions?
- Registration is at 10am each day and pick up is at 2pm. Young people will be expected to remain with the facilitators during this time and cannot leave until 2pm.
Can any young person attend?
- Those who claim means-tested free school meals can claim free spaces on the activities. Find out more about this here: activenorfolk.org/public/bignorfolkholidayfun/#FAQ
How many young people will be attending?
- Places are strictly limited to 12 places per day, so sign up as soon as possible to secure your place
Do I need to send my young person with a packed lunch?
- All children taking part will receive a nutritious free hot meal as part of the offer. This will be provided by the East Norfolk Sixth Form College catering team. In addition to this, water, squash, fresh fruit, cereal bars and flapjacks will be available.
Does my young person have to eat at the College and go to the park each day?
- Yes, all participants will be expected to remain together, including during lunchtime. Big Norfolk Holiday Fun promotes healthy living and as part of this opportunity, we will each day be eating together and visiting a local park for some outdoor recreational activities: e.g. Frisby, football, rounders etc.
Registration
Registration closed, please email krista.ribbons@norfolk.gov.uk to be added to the waiting list
