LTM: Learning Through Music
- West Ham United Academy of Sound
- Youth music week @ National Portrait Gallery
- ExCeLing in the Arts
- Vocal Breakthrough
- Party in the Park
- Youth Mentors
- Busta Rhyme Newham
The West Ham Academy of sound project was set up in 2006 to scout the local borough for new producers, singers and MCs. This was done in an 'X-Factor' style audition where over 100 young people attened the West Ham United football ground where all the singers and MC's performed an audition piece for a pannel of judges made up of music professionals and music lovers the producers were asked to bring in their tracks and had a short interview to see if they had what it takes for a place; only 30 places were up for grabs, 10 in each catagory.
After the auditions the successful candidates were allocated workshop sessions to develop their talent and then combine an MC, singer and producer to create an original piece of music. After this the best 3 artists were given a chance to perform at the Newham Mayors' Show 2006.
In October 2007 Sound connections & LTM worked together with The National Gallery on a series of music projects during Youth music week out of six very differnt music workshops ,LTM created The Urban Music Workshop where young people from the ages of 11-18 were welcomed.
An introduction to music technology, composition, arrangment and recording were explained and demonstrated.
Rhythm programming, sequencing mixing and mastering CD's were all part of this workshop, there was a range of software for young people to use such as Logic, Reason and Garage band. The concept was to create a peice of music to reflect the feeling you got from looking at a portrait of the battle of San Romano by Paulo Uccello from the year 1438. The painting shows Niccolo da Tolntino as he leads the victorious Florentine forces in to battle against the Sinese army.(please see painting and music below)
ExCeL London, the Newham Academy of Music, FYA London and Newham Council ar summer arts camp ‘ExCeL in the Arts'
The camp took place at the ExCeL centre London in 2005-2009 and was open to any young person in Newham aged between 11-18 years of age.
Young people were at the camp from 9:30am - 5pm. On the final day all participants showcased and performed their work at a Family Fun Day.
During the day young people were taught in small classes. There were two music courses: The music production programme where young people where taught music technology with laptops and mini keyboards and two levels of chamber music, one for beginners and the other for advanced students who had experience of playing a musical instrument before the course, both courses covered a wide range of genres and techniques.
Other workshops included customisation of t-shirts, bags and caps led by Ugly Kids Club, drama, led by Ashley T and street dance led by Boy Blue Entertainment.
Young people who have participated in the workshops showcased their work. There was also other acts including cheerleaders, Dhol drummers, singers, musicians and dancers - all from Newham. There was a free face painter for the younger kids and Caribbean Punch for an older crowd.
Venue: ExCeL London, Victoria Square, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL Nearest tube: Custom House (DLR)
Vocal Breakthrough, based in East London, work with local children in the community teaching singing one to one and in groups. Vocal Breakthrough have made many public appearances, with the latest performance in Central Park part of the Newham Festival. Vocal Breakthrough are about to embark on another CD project with their weekly singing class & the Newham music academy in East Ham. http://www.vocalbreakthrough.co.uk/
Newham Academys LTM have been involved with the Newham Mayors Shows over the years 2007-2008-2009.
More than 36,000 thousand people have flocked to the Mayor's Newham Show for two days of free summer celebrations.
The weekend kicked off with a spectacular carnival, involving over 500 local school children, through the streets of the borough in a colourful costume parade.
There was also a variety of music and dance acts, activities for young ones, a funfair, sports, food and fashion in a preview of the celebrations and atmosphere that will be part of the 2012 games.
Visitors to the show were able to visit the healthy living area to get a free lifestyle assessment from the British Heart Foundation as well as a free health MOT from Newham NHS.
The Youth Creative Learning Marquee gave young people a place to go and learn more about a career in the creative industries. There was tips on designer hair and make-up, photojournalism information, computer games and live performances as well as free creative workshops from industry professionals at the nearby BBC Blast tent.
On the entertainment front, residents were able to enjoy a huge range of performances on offer from circus acts, aerialists, dancers and musicians at the cabaret tent, music lounge and dance stage.
Introduction LTM and the Youth Music Action Zone were seeking to recruit dedicated and enthusiastic music leaders, with experience of working with young people, to work as freelance mentors on Youth Music’s nationally funded music mentoring programme, Youth Music Mentors
Youth Music Mentors aims to improve the life chances of young people through music-based mentoring. Funded by DCMS, Youth Music Mentors provides young people, who need additional support, the opportunity to achieve musical and social outcomes, with support from a trained mentor.
The programme seeks to;
* deliver high quality music based mentoring provision for young people in challenging circumstances
* provide links to high quality music making experiences
* engage and train inspirational music leader mentors who are appropriate to the needs of the participants
* provide young people with opportunities which will develop their resilience, social and emotional skills and enable them to lead successful and fulfilling lives
* help motivate and prepare young people for future routes into education employment or training
The programme is underpinned by the following principles;
1. A positive relationship must be established
2. It must reach young people who need additional support - not extra music tuition
3. There must be social and personal development captured using an individual learning plan
4. It must be linked to structured, progressive music-making
Ape media & NMT Busta Rhyme is an X Factor/pop idol style singing competition for young people in the following genres of Music - Rock, Pop, Indie, Classical, Opera, R&B, Urban, Alternative. How the competition works - The first stage of the competitions is The Heats, which will take place across the borough in youth and community centres throughout May and June 2008. The second stage will be the Semi Finals. These took place on 5th and 6th July 2008 at the Stratford Shopping Centre. The final was held on Saturday 12th July at the Mayors Summer Show.
All heats and finals were filmed for broadcast on BreakTV.com and ITV local judges - music professionals, local artists and a Newham Academy of Music representative.
The prizes ; The prizes for the competition are - The winner: Studio time to record a professional demo, and further prizes to be confirmed. Runners up: A slot during the ‘Red Hot Music Month” in July 08 at the Stratford Shopping Centre.
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