A new state-of-the-art recording studio has been completed at Prestwick Academy in South Ayrshire.

Ayr Architects ARPL designed the new facility, which contains a live room, control room and digital music suite.

The studio has been built within industry standards and boasts a soundproof studio with internal viewing screens, microphones, amplifiers, speakers and a mixing desk.

Gordon Fleming from ARPL said: "We're delighted the studio has been completed for Prestwick Academy and it marks the result of a very successful collaboration between ourselves, the school, the music department and specialist technical contractor Mediaspec.


"It's a great result for all of us and a real pleasure to see how well received it has been by the pupils."

Speaking at the opening of the new studio Councillor Margaret Toner, South Ayrshire Council's Portfolio Holder for Lifelong Learning said: "Curriculum for Excellence has changed the way music is taught and we're delighted to adapt to those changes in a constructive, exciting and creative way.

"Our pupils will now be able to record bands and ensembles, create radio programs with speech content, produce jingles, create sound effects for films and produce sound for computer gaming programs."

Gordon Bone, head teacher at Prestwick Academy added: "Staff at Prestwick have fully embraced Curriculum for Excellence and the innovation and focus on learning it brings.

"We can now work in ways recognised by employers and those in the music industry, giving our pupils an outstanding chance to learn many of the essential skills required in today's artistic and creative industries.

"The new studio provides them with a quality experience toward to a career in music and creative arts"

(IT)