Dear Music Lovers,
Following the official launch of a collaboration between the University of Glamorgan and Roland UK in April 2008, it is now my great pleasure to inform you about the first in our ongoing programme of one day taster courses, which will be running at the University's brand newcampus in Adam Street, Cardiff during July.
These programmes represent an important development in our course portfolio as they are delivered by leading industry professionals from Roland UK.
Details of the courses can be found below, but if you would like further information or to reserve a place on either course please contact me directly at ccirolandacademy@glam.ac.uk
Exploring Synthesisers with Roland Technology
This course provides an examination of how synthesisers such as the Roland SH201, Fantom G and V-Synth are used as creative tools in composition and performance.
This course will explain how a synthesiser works and will reveal the true potential for developing a unique and original sound. All course attendees will receive a certificate of attendance endorsed by The Music Academy following completion of the day.
Course Start Date: Saturday 19th July 2008
Course Cost: £85 (£50*) - Including refreshments during the day.
Course Duration: 10.00am - 4.00pm (1 day course)
Welcome to the world of V-drums
This exciting course looks at getting to know a set of Roland V-drums and how to unlock their full creative potential.
The day will also look at how the V-drum kit can be combined with other percussion devices, such as the SPDS percussion sampler and the Handsonic.
Course Start Date: Saturday 26th July 2008
Course Cost: £85 (£50*) - Including refreshments during the day.
Course Duration: 10.00am - 4.00pm (1 Day course)
For those who are interested in both enjoying music whilst also gaining credits towards an HE qualification, The Music Academy is now starting its programme of accredited short courses with the first module in Music Theory starting on the 6th August.
A brief outline of the course is below but for further information and an application form, either e-mail ccirolandacademy [ at ] glam [dot ] ac [dot ] uk or telephone 0800 716925.
Music Theory
This 10 credit module acts as an introduction to popular music theory, and is intended to assist the comprehension of related disciplines such as ensemble based music reading, composition, arrangement, and aural/listening skills.
It therefore provides the theoretical foundation for the FDSC in Creative Industries (Roland Popular Music Technology), and it is therefore recommended that it is studied early if pursuing the programme on a modular/part time basis.
The programme is invaluable for students who are simply interested in improving their music theory, and can therefore be studied successfully as a stand alone unit.
The course costs £150, will start on the 6th August 2008, and is run over 10 consecutive Wednesdays between 7pm - 9pm at the ATRiuM
Regards,
Dr Paul Carr
Head of The Music Academy
Room CA409
Cardiff School of Cultural & Creative Industries The Atrium
86 - 88 Adam Street
Cardiff
CF24 2FN
Music Academy Web Site: http://cci.glam.ac.uk/themusicacademy/
* This fee is available for persons who are currently studying in full-time education only.
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