Audio Connections

What will be covered: The workshop is designed for those new to audio recording as well as those with some experience. You will be introduced to four key areas in creating podcasts and learn practical tools to create compelling audio content. During the workshop, the four 30-minute sessions will cover the following areas:

• storyline, planning, and research;
• equipment and field recording;
• source materials and interviews;
• putting recordings together, editing, and timing.

When: The three-hour workshop will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

Who will be giving the workshop: The workshop sessions will be led by broadcast and content producer professionals including educators and students from Cuba High School and WIU, and the Tri States Public Radio and Museum staff who all have experience in recording for podcasts, broadcast, radio, and oral histories.

Where: The workshop will be held at the Western Illinois Museum located at 201 S Lafayette Street, one block south of Macomb's Courthouse Square. The building is fully accessible. There is free public parking and it is a short distance from the Purple Weekend Line of the Go West Bus System.

Who should attend: The workshop is ideal for those ages 13 and up who are interested in starting a podcast and learning about interview techniques and audio equipment. Space is limited and advanced registration is recommended to reserve a seat for the workshop.

The workshop will be offered at no cost to the participants. Refreshments will be served.

Need more information or have questions: Contact the Museum by phone at 309-837-2750, text at 309-837-2613, or email at info@wimuseum.org.

Thank you to those who fund our programs: Additional funding for the program is provided,in part, by grants from Illinois Humanities and the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

About the Audio Connection Workshop Partners

About the Forgottonia Project
The Forgottonia Project was created by educator Joe Brewer and his students at Cuba High School, located in rural west central Illinois. Initiated as a public history project to align with recent statewide efforts to establish more inclusive and inquiry-based social studies classrooms, it recognizes that rural youth are among the largest demographic leaving the state. The project focuses on the forgotten story to connect students to the unique history and culture of the region. High school students are provided an opportunity to follow their curiosity about local history and explore contemporary issues facing their community. To learn more visit forgottoniaproject.com or search for The Forgottonia Project wherever you find podcasts.

About Tri States Public Radio
Tri States Public Radio is a service of the College of Fine Arts and Communication at Western Illinois University. Providing west central Illinois, southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri with local and national news, as well as diverse music programming. Tri State Public Radio is part of the NPR network.

About the Western Illinois Department of Broadcasting and Journalism
The WIU Department of Broadcasting and Journalism offers both educational and professional experiences to students including producing and announcing at WIU athletic events that are streamed on ESPN+. By producing a live TV newscast twice a week, students get hands-on training to learn how to operate a Ross Carbonite Ultra switcher in a TV control room. Students can also gain experience working in other media formats by running the WIUS-FM (The Dog) radio station and campus online newspaper, the Western Courier. For this work, each year, students win awards in state, regional, and national media competitions.

About the Western Illinois Museum
The Western Illinois Museum is a non-profit community hub that celebrates and nurtures the history, culture, and traditions of McDonough County, Illinois. The Museum features exhibits, an open collection area, lectures, music, and other programs in a historic building located one block south of Macomb’s Courthouse Square.