IML Newsletter

Greetings from the Institute for Music Leadership!          October 2008

Dear Eastman Students, Faculty, and Staff,

We hope the new school year is off to an excellent start!  This month, Eastman Weekend promises to be the event of the season and we here at the Institute for Music Leadership want to thank all those in advance who make it possible. To find out what’s new in our office and what additional projects and events we have coming up this year, visit our website at http://www.esm.rochester.edu/iml/ and check out what’s featured below.

In this month’s issue:

  • Eastman Weekend
  • Eastman New Venture Challenge
  • IML Spotlight
  • Careers Updates
  • ALP Interns on Facebook                                                                
  • What’s New on Polyphonic.org

Best wishes for a great month,

The Staff of the Institute for Music Leadership

Upcoming IML Events

Eastman Weekend 
October 16-19, 2008
This October’s biggest event at Eastman! A chance for alumni, students, parents, faculty, and staff to come together and celebrate the institution they share, its storied history, and bright future.   Don’t miss all the exciting events going on during Eastman Weekend!  For more information, visit http://esm.rochester.edu/eastmanweekend/.

Music Entrepreneurship at Eastman: What is This All About and Why Do We Care?
Friday, October 17, 2008
5:00 pm -6:30 pm
Of late, one hears the word “entrepreneurship” bandied about in music circles with increasing frequency. Please join Senior Associate Dean for Professional Studies, Ramon Ricker, in a discussion of this latest buzz word--how it relates to the music profession in general and Eastman in particular.

News and Announcements

Turn Your Great Idea Into A New Venture!
Eastman New Venture Challenge: Entrepreneurship in Music
The Eastman New Venture Challenge is a contest to encourage new thinking and innovative ideas in music.   Want to turn that great idea you have into a thriving new enterprise?  You'll need some startup money.  First Prize is $2,000 and the possibility of seed money for development of the venture! Come to the informational meeting on Thursday October 16 at 6:00 pm in room MC 320 to learn more!
For more information, visit: http://www.esm.rochester.edu/iml/entrepreneurship/kauffevents.php

IML Spotlight
Each month, a new student or alum is highlighted for their commitment and contributions to the music community. Don’t miss reading all about the exciting experiences of Eastman educated performers! To read more about our featured students and alums, visit http://www.esm.rochester.edu/iml/spotlight.php.

Office of Careers and Professional Development

Attention Faculty – Job openings, audition opportunities and festival/competition announcements clogging your email?  With a simple click, you can reach all Eastman students and alumni.  Just forward them to esmcareers@esm.rochester.edu and we’ll post them on the Careers website under Employment Opportunities.

Employment Opportunities
Combine a love of music, teaching, and overseas travel by applying to teach voice at Mahidol University in Thailand. The deadline for this once in a lifetime opportunity is November 1st.  Read more about this exciting new job opening right here and view the rest of our job listings, fellowship announcements, and audition opportunities on the Careers webpage at http://www.esm.rochester.edu/iml/careers/.

Catherine Filene Shouse Arts Leadership Program                                                                                                         
ALP Interns Facebooking on a weekly basis – when you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!  ALP has set up a special group for current ALP interns, who are posting entries to the “Wall,” sharing current projects, successes, challenges, and talking about how they are taking the initiative in their internships and making it work.  Previously difficult to get them to connect, this has provided a wonderful way for them to share and grow.

Congratulations to the 17 new ALP certificate students – read more

New on Polyphonic.org
Polyphonic.org

Interview with James Undercofler
In 2007, after only nine months as the president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra, James Undercofler is interviewed by Greg Sandow.
                                                                                 
Orchestra Spotlight on The Philadelphia Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra – that name says it all.  Click here  for pictures, interviews and to listen to an excerpt from Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique from their album.
 
Book Reviews by Yvonne Caruthers
Don’t miss book reviews written by Yvonne Caruthers on The Soloistby Steve Lopez and Artists in Exileby Joseph Horowitz.

Helpful Links in the IML

As the first center of its kind in the country, the Institute for Music Leadership (IML) is a vital hub for creating, sharing, and implementing cutting-edge ideas and programs that will ensure the vitality and relevance of music in the 21st century.