Contact the association at: ondas@pontenasondas.org
WORKSHOPS “SCHOOLS ON THE AIR”
A hands-on school radio session for students of all ages.
The workshop explores radio through oral expression (diction, voiceover, projection, and interpretation), audio recording and editing, podcast preparation, and hosting on digital platforms.
Includes setting up a basic radio station at the school, designing and producing a radio program, developing program formats, technical and narrative scripts, rundown sheets, topics, and music.
Option to conduct two sessions in one morning for two student groups.
WORKSHOPS “HERITAGE ON THE AIR”
A journey through Galician-Portuguese musical heritage for all ages and settings. Features an exhibition of historical string instruments that students can handle and play.
The format is a radio magazine hosted by students, who present and follow a scripted session including live participation by Pancho Álvarez, audio broadcasts, video and poster projections, and student involvement.
Following the opening presentation, the student hosts interview Pancho Álvarez about the project Heritage on the Air, based on his work Historic Strings. Pancho Álvarez introduces various instruments from different historical periods.
From there, the session becomes a musical journey through different eras, with performances by Pancho Álvarez and volunteer students.
Radio
• Audio and video: we create a “radiovisual” experience
• Student participation in hosting the program
Heritage
• Exhibition of historical string instruments
• Pancho Álvarez performs a varied selection of traditional Galician-Portuguese pieces
Music
• Interpretation of traditional melodies from Galicia and Portugal
• Option for student participation with Pancho Álvarez as accompanist
Singing
• Pancho Álvarez performs songs from the oral tradition
• Possibility for school singers to accompany Pancho Álvarez
More information in the PDF Heritage on the Air: Re-transmitting Heritage
Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sElhsMSBhIY
WORKSHOP “WE SPEAK ON THE WAVES”
A hands-on session with students to record a live podcast. Maximum 30 participants.
One group of students prepares the script and structure of the podcast using content they’ve created. They rehearse and learn how to record a live podcast guided by Damián.
Another group works with Pancho to prepare the music they’ll perform live during the podcast recording, using instruments and vocals.
Both groups come together to record the podcast, with the possibility of having a live audience during the session.
Approximate duration: 3 hours.
PNO! provides the technical equipment for the recording.
Get in touch with the association at: ondas@pontenasondas.org
