Master the Scoring Stage
ScoreLab is an 8-week professional accelerator for audio engineers moving beyond the studio and into the world of live orchestral recording.
Through expert mentorship and two dedicated recording sessions, you will experience the full technical lifecycle of a professional production, from the initial stage plan to the final multitrack mix.
You’ll gain the hands-on experience, session etiquette, and portfolio assets required to bridge the gap between "aspiring" and "industry-ready."
Who This Is For
ScoreLab for Engineers is designed for:
- Advanced audio students seeking high-level experience
- Studio assistants & techs ready to move into lead roles
- Recording & mix engineers looking to master large-scale sessions
- Audio Professionals targeting film scoring, orchestral, or classical work
Put your technical skills to the test with a professional orchestra under real session conditions.
What You’ll Capture & Receive:
The Multitracks:
Full 20+ channel raw audio files from both sessions for your mixing portfolio.
The Socials:
HD "Behind-the-Scenes" (BTS) footage and photography of you operating on the scoring stage.
The Master:
2 × Professionally engineered and mixed orchestral tracks for your showreel.
The Credit:
A verified Northern Film Orchestra recording credit for your CV & certificate of program completion.
What You’ll Do
Learn
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Scoring Stage Workflows
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Orchestral mic techniques
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Session prep & signal routing
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Career pathways and strategies
Assist
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Set up real scoring stages
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Patch, test, and operate systems
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Observe & assist senior engineers
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Work with composers, conductors & musicians
Practice
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Edit real session material
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Mix orchestral recordings
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Build portfolio-ready assets
The Strategic Investment
Most audio degrees stop at the vocal booth. Orchestral recording is a different beast, requiring specific mic techniques, complex signal flow, and unique session etiquette standards.
Access to a 20+ piece ensemble in a professional room is nearly impossible to find.
ScoreLab bridges that gap by putting you in the room while the red light is on.
Learn from Those Who Do
ScoreLab is led by the core NFO production team and a curated selection of guest mentors currently working in the the film, TV, and game industries.
You’ll be learning the exact workflows we use for our commercial clients.
Guest Speakers
Mark Winterburn
Joe Riser
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Programme Structure
ScoreLab runs as a live, cohort-based programme across the summer. Teaching is delivered through weekly online sessions, combined with in-person orchestral recording dates.
Systems & Technical Logic (Weeks 1–2)
Industry Landscape, Pro Tools Architecture & Orchestral Templates.
Mastering the "heavy lifting" of large-scale session routing and DAW infrastructure before the orchestra arrives.
Apply
Places for ScoreLab are limited
Register your interest via the form below a member of the team will get back to you with all the info you need.
