BCAL musos put on a show
BASS Coast Adult Learning (BCAL) was among eight winners of the 16th annual Victorian Learn Local Awards. Parliamentary Secretary for Training & Skills, Nina Taylor MP paid a visit to the BCAL campus to chat with staff, look around and hear the...
BASS Coast Adult Learning (BCAL) was among eight winners of the 16th annual Victorian Learn Local Awards.
Parliamentary Secretary for Training & Skills, Nina Taylor MP paid a visit to the BCAL campus to chat with staff, look around and hear the winners of the practical musical program perform.
The group performed three songs, one a Hebrew classic, a haunting cover of Bad Moon Rising and an original song written by mandolin player David Hart called Rollin’ into Wonthaggi and is a tribute to the people who have lived in the area for generations and have had to accept newcomers to the area.
Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney acknowledged the winners.
This year marks the 16th anniversary of the awards, which are backed by the State Government. The awards honour learners, trainers, leaders and providers in Victoria’s Learn Local sector which includes more than 240 not-for-profit community groups.
Under the Victorian Learn Local Pre-Accredited Program Award (for small providers), BCAL was announced as the winner for their Practical Music program.
The program was developed by BCAL in consultation with music industry professionals to provide a broader experience of the music industry.
Participants bring their particular interest to the course and are connected with professional sound engineers, musicians, orchestras, choirs, social media experts, radio presenters and promoters.
Across 12-weeks they cover every avenue of the music business and have the opportunity to head into further education to study certificates III and IV in Music, with scope to specialise in performance, composition, sound production and business.
On completion, the musos will have gained broad and practical insights into the industry, which enhances their likelihood of finding ongoing employment, or developing their own music micro-business.
Practical Music provides invaluable encouragement, mentoring, networking, skill building and the confidence to make the connections to explore their chosen path.
