Musical Experiences (Reading)

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Musical experiences


The people bellow all enjoy music. Down below there are descriptions of eight places where people can have different music experience. 
Decide which place would be the most suitable for the following people.


1.  Joe's interested in classical music and wants to talk to professional musicians about their work. He'd like to find out more about classical instruments, and actually play some music.

2. Will wants to learn to play some of his favourite band's songs, and to know how his favourite singers create their own special sound. He'd like to try out some different instruments.

3. Jess loves watching spectacular concerts with fantastic dancers, and wants to feel some of the atmosphere of a big musical event. She'd like to see performances by famous people she's heard about.

4. James likes exploring the personal backgrounds of his favourite bands, and also the stories behind their well-known songs. He has his own band, and wants some advice about performing live on stage.

5. Zoe likes listening to all sorts of pop music, and wants a fun way to learn various dance styles. She'd like to bring something home to show her friends what she's learnt during her visit.


A.The Core
This is the place for musical history. You'll learn where your favourite singers and musicians grew up and discover the processes involved in writing famous songs and producing the videos. Find out about their journey fame, and get some tips on what makes a good concert! There's all you ever wanted to know about famous musicians!

B. Rhythm-Studio
Get your body moving in the studio and learn to move to rhythms and sounds from the past to now, including Soul and Disco. Learn your steps from our professional onscreen dance instructor, then watch your performance and become the star in your own video recording which you can take away!

C. WorldScene
For one month only, experience the amazing sights and sounds of the WorldScene band, a large international group of traditional musicians and dancers. You'll experience music and dance styles never heard or seen before in this country. Book a ticket to meet the musicians, talk about their experiences and get some new ideas!

D. Universe of Sound
Create your own musical experience- record yourself making music with a huge orchestra as they play on the video background screen- you can even download it to disc to take home! You can also learn about violins, flutes, trumpets and many more with our computer demonstrations, and meet real musicians who are present every day.

E. ArchivedImages
Want to find out about a new band, or just want more information about an old favourite? Visit our collection to find out facts and figures, or see the actual possessions of famous bands and musicians you are interested in. You can actually get to touch things worn on stage at major rock and pop events, and there are plenty of other concert souvenirs.

F. Finale
Imagine being in the crowd for amazing performances from the past. Enjoy 3D life-size videos from the stars of yesterday and today. You can experience the excitement of a massive rock stadium, and the sounds, movement and rhythms that created some of the most exciting music ever known.

G. Rave-on!
How about learning new skills on the guitar, drums and keyboard by video? Follow the touch-screen instructions to find lessons on each instrument, or search for a song to practise playing along to. Try our Professional Selection, with video clips of band members who will explain the techniques that make their recordings so individual.

H. Show-in-a-day!
Be a star singer or dancer for the day in one-time-only special performance! Experts in international music and dance styles will train you, and costumes provided for the performance help create a really special, individual show. Get your friends and family to come and see you perform, as no videoing or photography is allowed.

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