Amplifier

COUNTY WIDE MUSIC PROJECT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE




AMPLIFIER - MUSIC FOR LIFE

  • Are you in to rock and pop?
  • Do you play – or want to learn to play?
  • Are you aged 11 to 25?
  • Then why don’t you come to Amplifier - Music for Life?

Amplifier - Music for Life runs practical rock and pop music workshops across the whole of Suffolk, giving young people the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in all aspects of rock and pop music.



Workshops

BURY ST EDMUNDS

  • Sessions run each Wednesday evening, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at the Rehearsal Rooms, St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PH
  • Summer 2009 term: Wednesday, 22 April to 15 July
  • No session during half term week
  • For more details please email the Project Administrator or call 07763 810151


DEBENHAM

  • Sessions run each Tuesday evening, 6.30 to 8.30, at the Community Centre, Debenham High School
  • Summer 2009 term dates: Tuesday, 21 April to 14 July 2009
  • Sessions continue during half term week
  • Sessions cost £5, (£1 concessions)
  • For more details please call 07763 810151 

EYE

  • Sessions run each Monday evening, 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Eye Community Education Centre, Church Road, Eye IP23 7BU
  • Summer 2009 term: Monday, 20 April to 13 July inclusive
  • Half term break: NONE - sessions continue during half term week
  • Sessions cost £5, (£1 concessions)
  • For more details please call 07763 810151 


HALESWORTH
 

  • Monday sessions, 5.00pm to 7.00pm and 7.15pm to 9.15pm, at The Cut Arts Centre, 8 New Cut, Halesworth IP19 8BY
  • Summer 2009 term begins: Monday, 20 April 2009
  • Thursday sessions, 4.45pm to 6.45pm at The Cut Arts Centre
  • Summer 2009 term begins: Thursday, 23 April 2009
  • For more details, please contact 07974 126793, or email Waveney Amplifier
  • You can also learn more Waveney Amplifier by visiting their website

IPSWICH

  • Sessions run each Wednesday evening, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at CSV Media, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1RS
  • Summer 2009 term dates: Wednesday, 22 April to 15 July inclusive
  • Half term break (no sessions): 27 May, 3 & 10 June
  • For more details please email the Project Administrator or call 01473 261142


MILDENHALL

  • Sessions run Monday evenings, 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the St John's Community Centre, St John's Close, Mildenhall, IP28 7NX
  • £1 per session
  • Amplifier holiday activities will also take place at this venue
  • For more details, please call 07960 558678 or email the Arts and Heritage Officer at Forest Heath District Council


NEEDHAM MARKET

  • Sessions previously held at Needham Market now take place at Stowmarket - please see details below


NEWMARKET

  • Sessions run on Friday evenings, 5.30pm to 7.30pm, at the Leisure Centre, Exning Road, Newmarket CB8 0EA
  • Sessions are currently FREE of charge
  • will be arranged as holiday activities, allowing for longer sessions; please watch this space for further details
  • For more details, please call 07960 558678 or email the Arts and Heritage Officer at Forest Heath District Council


STOWMARKET

  • Sessions run each Wednesday evening, 6.30pm to 8.30pm and each Thursday evening, 6.00pm to 8.00pm, at Stowmarket Community Education Centre, Childer Road, Stowmarket IP14 1PP
  • Summer 2009 term begins: Wednesday, 22 and Thursday, 23 April 2009
  • Sessions continue during half term week
  • Sessions cost £5, (£1 concessions)
  • For more details please call 01449 744530 or visit their web site at www.myspace.com/weareamplitude 


SUDBURY

  • Sessions run each Tuesday evening, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at the Eden's Project, 45 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, CO10 1NU
  • Summer 2009 term dates: Tuesday, 21 April to 14 July inclusive
  • Half term break (no sessions): 26 May, 2 and 9 June
  • For more details please email the Project Administrator or call 01473 261142


THURSTON

  • Sessions run Thursday evenings, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at the Thurston Community Centre
  • Summer 2009 term dates: Thursday, 23 April to 16 July inclusive 
  • No session during half term week
  • Sessions cost £5, (£1 concessions)
  • For more details please call 01449 744530 or visit their web site at www.myspace.com/weareamplitude 


WOODBRIDGE



Unless otherwise stated, all workshops cost £40 per term (that's 10 sessions) or £10 concessions.

 

About the workshops

The workshops are run by professional musicians, all carefully selected for their relevant and specialist experience. Many are gigging musicians, while others have broader music industry backgrounds – so whether you’re in to playing, dj-ing, song writing or gig management, Amplifier can help you develop your skills.

They are open to anyone aged between 11 and 25, and take place in a variety of venues, from commercial studio premises to youth clubs and arts centres.  They run in the evenings at a price that is affordable to all; there is also a concessionary rate. Some venues also organise holiday activities.

We provide a broad range of equipment, from percussion and guitars to decks and keyboards. Participants may also bring their own instruments, but please be aware that use of your electrical equipment will be subject to a visual check by the tutors, and participants will not be allowed to use any piece of equipment that fails that check.

 

Amplifier and your organisation

Amplifier can also provide tailor-made workshops, from one-off events to programmes of sessions running over several weeks. Our tutors, all of whom are fully CRB checked, are experienced at working with arts access agencies, Pupil Referral Units and within the prison service, and also receive regular training and updates relating to working with vulnerable groups.

If you would like to know more about how Amplifier could provide for your rock and pop needs, please contact the project administrator for details, or you can write to:

The Amplifier Project
c/o The Arts Development Manager
Culture, Sport and Communities
Suffolk County Council
Adult and Community Services
Endeavour House
Russell Road
Ipswich IP1 2BX