Future Radio

Access To Music Level 1 Courses

Now is the time to apply for Access to Music level 1 courses at NR5 Project. From October 2008 we will be running courses for musicians, producers, vocalists and MCs.

The courses are entry level so applicants need only to demonstrate an enthusiasm for music and an intention to learn and improve their abilities.

The three courses offered will be:

• Performing Musician - Performing Musician - covering performance and musicianship skills. To apply for this course click here and under 'PART TIME COURSES' select 'Performing Musician October 2008', click 'proceed' and then choose 'NR5 Norwich' as the centre.
• Vocal Artist - covering performance and vocal skills. To apply for this course click here and under 'PART TIME COURSES' select 'Vocal Artist October 2008', click 'proceed' and then choose 'NR5 Norwich' as the centre.
• Creative Music Producer - covering sequencing, production and live sound recording skills. To apply for this course click here and under 'PART TIME COURSES' select 'Creative Music Producer October 2008', click 'proceed' and then choose 'NR5 Norwich' as the centre.

All three courses are run over 23 weeks for 15 hours per week. Each course, or pathway consists of five units, four music based and one music business unit to improve or consolidate students numeracy, literacy and IT skills.

The courses are free to anyone under 19 years old (plus 16 to 18 year olds are able to apply for an EMA grant of £30 per week whist they are on the course).

The courses are also free to those on means tested benefits and there is no upper age limit for applicants.

One of the major benefits of joining our music courses is that successful applicants will become a Norwich City College students, which qualifies them for an NUS card providing discounts from many companies accross the country. For more information click here .

For a postal application form please contact Michael Howard on 01603 250505 or email m.howard@nr5project.co.uk

Access to Music website - www.accesstomusic.co.uk

Introduction to Radio Broadcasting

If you're interested in learning about how to produce radio programmes, operate professional broadcasting equipment as well as an introduction to editing then these courses are for you! All training sessions will be delivered by Future Radio staff and volunteers will be able to register and get involved with Future Radio following the completion of the sessions.

The courses are open to people of all ages and interests so whether your interests lie in presenting, technical areas or just learning more about radio broadcasting then please get in touch to register an interest in taking part.

Each course runs for 4 weeks and each weekly session last for two hours. Please get in contact for details of times and dates.

Please contact Simone Hayes for more information. Or call 01603 455250.