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Downpatrick Music Works Project
The Making Music Workshop Limited in conjunction with the Downpatrick LSP began a major new initiative.
Music Works started in April 2005. It is being staged in Downpatrick and was open to anyone over the age of sixteen. Commitment is for twelve week, one day per weekend places were available for twenty people.
The course is a real learning experience in composition, recording and group performance, with participants leaving with a 'Music Works' folio which includes: a demo CD, promotional photograph, a group website page and a business pack containing industry information.
Over the duration of the course participants will:
· Form bands under supervision
· Learn cover tunes and write original music
· Receive practice and development
· advice and music theory text instruction
· Record original tunes to CD
· Learn to set up and use a sound system
· Gain experience in music technology
· Receive a practical pack for Music Works including PR photograph, Gig reviews, List of venues, Agents, Managers, Fees
· structures, corporate contacts and contact details for the musicians union and other professional bodies
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