Image taken from behind two children who are looking at an iPad screen and using GaragBand to record sounds.
WA Museum Boola Bardip

GarageBand: Storytelling and Sound Design
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Dates

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Friday 12 July | 10am - 4pm 
Drop and leave program

Dates
-
Ages
8-12 years
Cost

$90 per person

Ages

Developed for children aged 8 to 12 years old

Registration

Please arrive at 9.45am to complete participant registration and consent details.

Essential information before you book

All equipment provided, bring a 4GB USB for your work.

Site access information

WA Museum Boola Bardip is fully accessible. Call 1300 134 081 for assistance. Accessible resources and programs >

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Ignite your imagination and dive into the world of storytelling through sound with GarageBand. 

With recording devices in hand, capture the intricate symphony of everyday sounds—from the rustle of leaves to the whispers of ancient artefacts. Led by local musician Felicity Groom, young sound adventurers will blend these captured sounds into an ambient musical masterpiece to tell a captivating story.

Join us for a unique adventure that fosters creativity, sharpens technical skills and cultivates an appreciation for the art of storytelling and sound design. 

Tune your ear to explore another dimension of the Museum.

During this workshop, participants will:

  • Explore various genres of music.
  • Use GarageBand to record and sample sounds throughout the museum.
  • Weave these sounds together in the studio to create a musical composition that tells a compelling story.
  • Create an artwork to promote their musical masterpiece.

All necessary technical equipment will be provided, but please bring a 4GB USB for downloading your work to take home. Don't forget to pack a water bottle and your lunch.

Reviews

"It was fun making a song out of sounds."
— Mala 11 years

"I really loved making music and my own album cover."
 — Saffron 9 years

"I liked how we recorded the sounds in the Museum. Exploring them was fun!"
— Kirby 12 years

"I liked that I learnt more about Garage Band even more."
— Vedhika 11 years

"It was really fun making our songs and album covers, it was awesome."
— Matilda 10 years

Please note National Companion Cards are accepted at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Due to the nature of this workshop, companion card bookings should be made by contacting reception@museum.wa.gov.au

Drop and leave programs

Drop and leave programs enable juniors to experience the Museum independently, discover and learn something new in an area of interest and access materials and resources that would not normally be available at home. All programs are managed and monitored by our experienced Learning and Engagement staff.