IML in the News
E-Musicians Unite!
As the challenge of creating a career in music grows, Eastman alumni become ever more entrepreneurial....
Eastman School of Music grad Maria Schneider jazzes up her musicianship with a keen business sense
Maria Schneider shares keys to her success in her return to the Eastman School of Music for a concert and participation as a featured conference speaker in "Preparing the Generation-E Musician: The Place of Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Music School Curriculum." [See related articles on this conference.]
Democrat and Chronicle - January 18, 2009
UR Currents - January 19, 2009
Singing a New Tune
Professional musicians are not typically thought of as entrepreneurs. Given the difficulty of a career in the fine arts, however, most of them need to pick up the skills of one to survive and flourish. [Make sure to read the note from Ramon Ricker in the "Comments" Section at the bottom of the article.]
Inside Higher Ed - January 12, 2009
Eastman hosts music school leaders for workshop on place of entrepreneurship in musical higher education
In January 2009, Eastman School of Music will host the leaders of nearly 50 higher ed music schools for a workshop on incorporating entrepreneurship into their curriculums.
IML Website: Preparing the Generation-E Musician - November 5, 2008
Eastman School of Music Press Release - January 5, 2009
Thumbs Up for IML's New Venture Challenge
Cited on the editorial page, "Thumbs Up" for two University of Rochester entrepreneurship programs, including IML's New Venture Challenge, an annual contest of innovative ideas designed to revolutionize the world of music.
Democrat and Chronicle (not available online) - September 27, 2008
New Venture Challenge--more info
Orchestra Musician Forum hold conference to discuss impact of Polyphonic.org
Key leaders from 21 of the country’s largest orchestras have been invited to come to Eastman School of Music on Monday, Sept. 8, to discuss the impact of Polyphonic.org, a website for professional orchestra musicians and aspiring students.
Eastman School of Music Press Release - September 5, 2008
Eastman and IML Featured in Spring Edition of MUSO Magazine
Read about the IML in this feature on Eastman from MUSO Magazine.
Building a Better Entrepreneurial Education
IML Director Ramon Ricker is quoted in this article about Entrepreneurship at the University of Rochester.
Association of American Colleges and Universities - June 19, 2008
Entrepreneurship 101: Not Just for Business School Anymore
Dr. Ricker is quoted in this article about entrepreneurship outside of the business world in the June 20, 2008 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The Chronicle of Higher Education - June 17, 2008
Onward to Eastman Weekend 2008!
We invite all of our Eastman friends, students, parents, faculty, and staff, and especially, our hard-working and prodigious alumni, to reunite for a weekend of memories, family, and music.