Office of Careers and Professional Development
Careers News
January 2008
Thank you for reading the first Office of Careers and Professional Development newsletter! This monthly newsletter is designed to keep you informed of what is going on in our office and how we can help you with all your careers needs. The staff has been hard at work updating and improving the resources and services we offer you. Here are a few highlights:
- Updated Resume and Cover Letter how-to guides (download them online or stop in today to pick up a copy!)
- Expanded resource library
- Newly designed and updated website! (Thank you to Noah Lapidus for designing and building this for us! Great job!)
We look forward to building new relationships and working with you to help fulfill your career goals!
-The OCPD Staff
This Month's Featured Resources
Stop in the Office today to check out these new books! These are just some of the new books that are available for your to check out. Click here to see more.
Solutions for Singers
by Richard Miller
This great book is a good resource for any singer who is interested in starting their own private studio.
Beyond the Baton
by Diane Wittry
A good read for all conducting students! Talks about the realities of being a Music Director.
What’s New in the Office?– Jobs and Gigs
Employment Opportunities Listing
“Operations and Membership Coordinator”
-Youth Orchestra of San Antonio
“Director of Music”
-Calvary St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Parish of Rochester
“Assistant Professor of Composition”
-University of Nebraska- Lincoln
“Artist Teacher of Cello”
-Boise State University
“Assistant Professor of Music Education”
-Arizona State University
Audition for “Principal Percussion”
-Seattle Symphony
Audition for “Associate Principal French Horn”
-Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Auditions for “Principal Oboe, Assistant Concertmaster, Assistant Principal Viola, and Section Viola”
-Grant Park Music Festival Orchestra
These are just SOME of the listing! For more information on these jobs and many more, visit the Employment Opportunities Listing website
Gig Service
#2965 – ongoing
“Looking for a PIANO TEACHER for two teenagers.”
#2970 – flexible
“Looking for a musician to PLAY/PRESENT FOR STUDENTS at a Montessori school, ages 3-6.”
#3015 – one time
“Looking for someone to TRANSCRIBE some songs. Have already been composed, just need to be written down.”
#3047 – ongoing
“Looking for a weekly JAZZ TRIO or QUARTET to play jazz/blues.
#3070 – ongoing, Webster, NY
“Looking for GUITAR, PIANO, STING, BRASS, WOODWIN and PERCUSSION TEACHERS.”
#3117 – July 5, 2008
“Looking for STRING QUARTET and TRUMPET for a wedding in Rochester.”
#3148 – ongoing
“Looking for a JAZZ COMBO to play on Fridays during the summer for Live Jazz Night.”
These are just SOME of the gigs available to current Eastman Students! For more info on these gigs and many more, visit our the Gig Service website
Not registered for the Gig Service? Click here to find out how to register!
Upcoming IML Events
Guest Lecture: “Leading from the Front” with Christopher Seaman, Music Director, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 4:00 – 5:30 pm, Ciminelli Lounge
Sponsored by the Arts Leadership Program
Upcoming On- Site Recruitment Events
Please contact the festival directly to apply and arrange individual audition times. They DO NOT accept walk-ins.
Aspen Music Festival String Auditions
Wednesday, January 23, 2008: 4:00 – 9:00 pm, Ciminelli Lounge
For more information, visit http://www.aspenmusicfestival.com/index.cfm?method=sc.audition
Eastern Music Festival Instrumental Auditions
Monday, January 28, 2008: 3pm – 9pm, Ciminelli Lounge
For more information, visit http://www.easternmusicfestival.org/festival.php
Chautauqua School of Music / Music Festival Instrumental Auditions
Friday, February 1, 2008, Ciminelli Lounge
For more information, visit http://music.ciweb.org/
Bay View Music Festival Vocal and Instrumental Auditions
Saturday, February 2, 2008: 11am – 3pm, Ciminelli Lounge
For more information, visit http://www.bayviewfestival.org/
Institute at Round Top Instrumental Auditions
Sunday, February 3, 2008: 11am – 6pm, Ciminelli Lounge
For more information, visit http://www.festivalhill.org/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=59
National Orchestral Institute Auditions
Saturday & Sunday, February 9-10, 2008: 9am – 5pm each day, Ciminelli Lounge
For more information, visit http://www.music.umd.edu/special_programs/national_orchestral_institute/
National Repertory Orchestra Auditions
Saturday, February 16, 2008: 9am – 5pm , Ciminelli Lounge
Sunday, February 17, 2008: 1pm – 8pm, Ciminelli Lounge
For more information, visit http://www.nromusic.com/
New World Symphony Auditions
Friday, February 22, 2008: 9am – 5pm, Ciminelli Lounge
For more information, visit http://www.nws.edu/
American Institute of Musical Studies Auditions
Orchestra Audition: Saturday, February 23, 2008: 12pm – 6pm, Ciminelli Lounge
Vocal Audition: Saturday, March 1, 2008: 1pm – 3pm, Ciminelli Lounge
For more information, visit http://www.aimsgraz.com/
Civic Orchestra of Chicago Auditions
Sunday, February 24, 2008: 11am – 9pm, Ciminelli Lounge
For more information, visit http://www.cso.org/main.taf?p=2,4,4