IML Newsletter
Greetings from the Institute for Music Leadership – March, 2009
Dear students and faculty,
Finally, the warmer weather is here. Before you know it, people will gather for concerts in the park. If at any time you find yourself being carried away in the visions about this spring, just think of all of us at the IML and remember all of the great services we provide all year round. The IML website has been updated, check it out!
In this month’s issue
• News and Announcements
• IML Spotlight
• Jobs and Internships
• Upcoming IML Events
• Polyphonic.org Updates
• Did you know?
Best regards,
The Staff of the Institute for Music Leadership
News and Announcements
New Gig Service
You have probably seen posters announcing the newly-upgraded Gig Referral Service. Here are some of the new features:
- Create an online musician profile
- Easier, streamlined access
- Faster, automated email response
- Receive gig postings automatically, via email or RSS feed
- Search for local and regional gigs: solos, ensembles, teaching, and more…
Jobs and Internships
Looking for a job? There are a number of listings available on our Jobs and Internships page. The listings are updated every week.
Catherine Filene Shouse Arts Leadership Program
Spring Advising Sessions will take place March 16 – 26, 2009. Application deadlines are:
- March 27, 2009 – 2009-10 Local Intern Applications
- April 17, 2009 – 2009 Summer Intern Applications
Class of 2011 -- Consider applying to the ALP program in the Fall of 2009
It’s never too early to start thinking about applying as a certificate student to the Arts Leadership Program (ALP). Visit the ALP website to learn about the benefits of the program and how to join in the Fall of your junior year. Get a jump start and register soon for an ALP course in the Fall. Popular ALP courses being offered again include How to Win an Orchestral Audition, Career Skills for the 21st Century, and Arts Media and Promotion. Visit the ALP website for the full list of Fall 2009 ALP courses and their descriptions. Watch for further information this summer and next fall about our recruitment activities.
IML Spotlight
In this month’s spotlight: Leila Kelleher
“…Leila Kelleher is building an international reputation for her energy and versatility as a performer. She has appeared as a soloist with the Norwood Symphony, Elder Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra, and the Melbourne String Ensemble in both their Melbourne series and on their 2005 tour of Germany. Leila studied at the Elder Conservatorium in Adelaide, Australia and then completed her Masters degree and Orchestral Studies diploma at the Eastman School of Music.” more…
Upcoming IML Events
ALP Guest Speaker: Michael Butterman
Thursday, March 26, 12:30pm
Michael Butterman, Education Conductor for the RPO will talk about "Speaking to Audiences Before a Concert". Michael is a guest in the Arts Leadership Program class "How to Engage Your Audiences" taught by Herb Smith.
ALP Guest Speaker: Husna Lapidus
Friday, April 3, 10:30am
Husna Lapidus, Patent Attorney, talks about "Copyright and Terms of use - how to get one as an Eastman student". Husna is a guest in the Arts Leadership Program class "Advanced Digital Portfolio Creation", taught by Noah Lapidus, Web Technician and Coordinator for the Eastman School of Music.
IML Careers: Fulbright Information Session (open to Eastman students only)
Friday, April 3, 5:00pm
Interested in applying for a Fulbright grant? For students wishing to apply in the Fall of 2009, attendance is mandatory. For more information on applying for a Fulbright, visit http://www.esm.rochester.edu/iml/careers/fulbright.php
IML Event: Tom Hall & Eastman Chorale - Conducting Master Class
Monday, April 6, 1:30pm
IML Event: Tom Hall & Recital Choir - Conducting Master Class
Monday, April 6, 3:30pm
IML Event: Tom Hall - Baltimore Choral Arts Society
Monday, April 6, 4:30pm
Questions about the role of the arts in American society permeate many larger arguments about freedom of speech, education, public funding, and civic engagement. The distinction between the "fine" arts and "popular" art is less clear now than at any other time in history, as is our basic understanding of what art is, who artists are, and how, or even if, the arts contribute to the collective and individual good. Tom Hall will assess the state of the arts in America today, and examine opportunities artists have to influence our understanding of an
increasingly complicated world.
New on Polyphonic.org
Watch the video interview with Paul Boulian – orchestra consultant and partner of LodeStar Associates, giving us an inside view of the economic challenges of orchestral organizations. From the saturation of markets in larger cities to the end of the subscription model, this is a must-watch for anyone interested in the solutions to today's orchestras economic dilemma.
Join the current discussion on our Virtual Discussion Panels - Marketing in a Recession
Did you know?
The IML Library carries a variety of printed materials for your use. A couple of the most recent additions include:
- Entrepreneurship – Steve Mariotti
- The Music Teaching Artist’s Bible – Eric Booth
Helpful Sites in the IML
Employment Opportunities
Gig Service
IML Events Calendar
ALP Course Information
About the IML Newsletter
The IML Newsletter is an electronic publication of the Institute for Music Leadership and is sent monthly to all Eastman faculty, staff and students. As the first center of its kind in the country, the Institute for Music Leadership 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. The IML encompasses the offices of Alumni Relations, Careers and Professional Development, the Arts Leadership Program, the Center for Music Innovation and Polyphonic.org. Contact us for comments or questions.