IML Newsletter
Greetings from the Institute for Music Leadership -
November 2008
Dear Eastman Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Remember your gloves, scarves and hats when going outside. It’s the time of year to welcome the snowy weather again! We hope you are excelling in both your curricular and extracurricular activities. Please make sure to visit our website: http://www.esm.rochester.edu/iml/ for recent updates. Further below you will find some of the highlights.
In this month’s issue:
• Upcoming IML Events
• Careers Updates
• IML Spotlight
• Polyphonic.org Updates
Best regards,
The Staff of the Institute for Music Leadership
Upcoming IML Events
Friday, November 21st
ALP Guest Speaker:
Russell Scarbrough, ESM Careers
Russell Scarbrough, Careers Coordinator for the Office of Careers and Professional Development at the Eastman School of Music, speak about Career Services and Interfolio. Russell is a guest in the Arts Leadership Program class "Career Skills for the 21st Century" taught by Adrian Daly, Associate Dean of Admissions & Retention at the Eastman School of Music. Click title for more information. 12:30pm, Sibley Library Room 404
Monday, November 24th
ALP Guest Speaker:
Krishna Thiagarajan, RPO Educ
Guest speaker Krishna Thiagarajan, Director of Education and Community Programs for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, will talk about "Education and Community Outreach." Krishna is a guest in the Arts Leadership Program class "Realities of Orchestral Life" taught by David Angus. Click title for more information. 10:30am, Miller Center MC320
Tuesday, November 25th
ALP Guest Speaker:
Hallie Sawyers, Massage Therapy
Hallie Sawyers, Massage Therapist, will talk about Self care for musicians. Hallie is a guest in the Arts Leadership Program class "Keys to Healthy Music" taught by Susanne Callan-Harris, Chief Physical Therapist for University of Rochester Health Services.
1:30pm, ESM Annex
News and Announcements
Office of Careers and Professional Development
Jobs and Internships
Check out the links for current job listings from various sources available on our Jobs and Internships page. Listed below are just a small number of postings.
- Music Faculty - 2 Vacancies, Broward College, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Assistant/Associate Professor in Music Composition, New York University, New York
- Internship – Composition Residency, I-Park, East Haddam, Connecticut
- Internship – Education, Wolf Trap, Vienna, Virginia
Sign up for the Gig Service!
Take advantage of a great number of local performance opportunities. Visit the Gig Service to learn more and download a registration form (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
On-Campus Jobs
The Student Job Board, in coordination with our office and the River Campus Careers Center, publicize many employment opportunities for students. The posted positions include locations like Eastman, as well as different departments of the University - Strong Memorial Hospital, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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.
Catherine Filene Shouse Arts Leadership Program
Recruiting for ALP has ended
The next recruitment period begins in Fall 2009. For more information on the program and to learn how to apply,
visit http://www.esm.rochester.edu/iml/alp/join.php
Orchestra Spotlight: The Detroit Symphony
“The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is noted for its magnificent Orchestra Hall, its extensive discography of recordings, its wonderful relationship with so many outstanding music directors, and its first-in-the-country radio broadcasts. By all counts, the DSO is…” – read the full article written by Polyphonic’s Senior Editor Ann Drinan.
Negotiating an Orchestra Contract - our first online course ever is now available!
“Does your contract expire soon? Are you involved in negotiations but feel unprepared?
Polyphonic.org is proud to announce its first online course, “Negotiating an Orchestra Contract,” taught by veteran orchestra contract negotiators David Angus and Robert Levine. Click here to find out how to educate yourself on the details of contract negotiation while in the comfort of your home and when you have the time – no driving for information!”
Backstage Forums
Check out the Backstage Forums for new postings.
Articles by Yvonne Caruthers
“Rostropovich: The Musical Life of the Great Cellist, Teacher and Legend, by Elizabeth Wilson”
Helpful Sites in the IML
Employment Opportunities
Gig Service
IML Events Calendar
ALP Course Information