Project Jumpstart Workshops, 2010-2011
September Events: Stocking Your Professional Toolkit
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Me, Inc.: Assembling a Professional Portfolio, Shaping Your Attitude
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What do you need to present yourself professionally and artistically? And how does your attitude factor into the image you present? We discussed the use of on- and offline marketing materials but also the concept of building your image and reputation as professional.
Speakers included Jorja Fleezanis, Don Kurtako, Don Freund, and Angela Myles Beeching.
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Auditions Success: the Specifics of Preparation and Presentation Skills
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Where to find listings, tips on how to present yourself, what and how to prepare, plus ideas for how to create more audition opportunities. For singers, pianists, orchestral players, dancers, and jazzers: we considered the full range of audition experience and how to enhance yours.
Panelists included Jeff Nelsen, Janette Fishell, Violette Verdy, and Pat Harbison.
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Financing Your Creative Vision: Grants and Fundraising Basics
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Whether you're looking for funds for grad school, a research project, study abroad, or to produce a recording, there are key issues to consider. Learn about the essentials of effective fundraising and the keys to successful grant writing.
Speakers included Gary Anderson, Melissa Korzec, Jeff Hass, and Cassandra Chambliss--a representative for the Graduate Student Grant Center.
October Events: Finding Your Professional Direction
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Applying to Master's and Doctoral Programs: the Inside Scoop
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Want help finding the right teacher, program, and school for you? Have questions about the application and selection process? This was your workshop!
With Jacobs School Admissions expert Townsend Plant and special guests.
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Developing Your Distinctive Artistic Voice
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Find out what helps emerging performers develop their own voice and perspective.
Panelists included Menahem Pressler, Mary Ann Hart, Mauricio Fuks, Luke Gillespie.
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Growing Your Entrepreneurial Project: from Idea to Reality
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Want help with thinking through your idea for your own ensemble, series, tour or studio? In this workshop, we covered how to plan your work and work your plan!
Panelists: Gary Anderson, Mark Long, Mimi Zweig
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Scoring a College Teaching Job: the CV Master Class
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Curious about what it takes to be hired? Want help with your CV? Expert faculty panel offered feedback!
Panelists: Tom Walsh, Gretchen Horlacher, Eric Isaacson
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November Events: Creating Your Professional Niche
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Getting Published 101
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Articles, books and more!!
Panelists included Suzanne Ryan (from Oxford University Press), John Tafoya, Patrice Madura, Dan Melamed
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EXTRA!!! Schmoozathon 2: the Music/Business Connection!
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Back by popular demand: Jumpstart your networking. Those who came made new friends and connections. Food, drink, music, contacts, fun!
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Ensemble Success Stories
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Hear case studies of succesful ensembles, with tips and strategies plus feedback and commentary for your own projects. With Linda Pearse from Sacabuche, Ben Geier from Vox Reflexa, and composer Ezra Donner!
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Creative Online Promotion
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Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Websites?! Too many platforms, too little time? Find out how to use social media and an online strategy to boost your career.
Speakers: Alain Barker and Carol Scheuer
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Resumania: the Resume Master Class
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For performers, music educators, theorists, historians, and musician-entrepreneurs: learn how to best present yourself with Angela Beeching and Justin Grossman.
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February Events
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Inside the Vienna Philharmonic: A Member Run Orchestra
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Panelists included Dieter Flury and Howard Klug.
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The Art of Winning Auditions
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Speakers included Stephen Wyrcynski, George Pinney, Daniel Perantoni, and Kevin Bobo
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Establishing a Private Studio
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Speakers included Otis Murphy, Brenda Benner, Meredith Mills, and Karen Tayler
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Jobortunities on Arts Administration
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Speakers: Tom Wieligman - Executive Administrator of Instrumental Ensembles, Maria Talbert - Events Manager at IU Auditorium - SPEA Career Advisor, Susan Sandberg
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Personal Finance Basics: Taking Care of Business
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Speakers: Mark Long, Alan de Veritch
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Schmoozathon 2011: the Kelley/Jacobs Connection!
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More schmoozing and more networking! A presentation occurred from 6-7pm followed by schmoozing, snacks and fun from 7-8pm. At 8pm, the Philharmonic Orchestra presented a concert and all in attendance were encouraged to attend.
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March Events
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New Works: Commissioned, Performed, Published
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For composers and performers: explore creative ways to get your music heard, to build audiences and your career!
Speakers: PQ Phan, David Dzubay, David Baker, Cary Boyce
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Jazz Convocation: Designing Your Entrepreneurial Future
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People came with ideas and projects: we worked on action plans for taking careers to the next level
Speakers: Angela Beeching and JSoM jazz faculty
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Now What? Career Choices for Singers
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Hear about opportunities, resources and approaches for your life after IU!
Speakers: Carol Vaness, Arthur Fagen, Patricia Stiles, David Villaneuva - Administrative Director of the JSoM Choral Department
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Now What? Career Choices for String Players
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Hear about opportunities, resources and approaches for your life after IU!
Speakers: Jorja Fleezanis, Ik-Hwan Bae, Sharon Robinson, Atar Arad, Bruce Bransby
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Protect and Promote Your Work: Copyright & Digital DistributionFriday Mar. 25, 12:15-2 pm | MC 036 |
Crucial legal issues for anyone who records or performs or publishes!
Speakers included: Eden Davis, Michael Stucker, and Robert Meitus
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Online Promotion: Social Media Mania
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Speakers included: Sarah Smith-Robbins, Alain Barker - Director of the Marketing and Publicity Office at the JSoM
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April Events
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Futurama: the State of the Arts in 2030
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Speakers: Don Kuratko, Angela Beeching, Alex Kerr, Arnaldo Cohen
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Career Decision Making for the Real World
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Speakers: Linda Strommen, Carmen Tellez, Katy Strand, Michael Vernon
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Jobportunities in Technology and Media
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Speakers: Konrad Strauss, Phil Ponella, Mark Hood, Steve Krahnke
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Launching Your Freelance Career
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Speakers: Sylvia McNair, Alan de Veritch, Joey Tartell
