IML Projects and Significant Events
Here is an overview of the Institute for Music Leadership projects, events and announcements -- things we have already accomplished, and a taste of what we are working on for the future.
Entrepreneurship in Music funded at Eastman by The Kauffman Foundation
IML Certificate and Diploma Programs
The Arts Leadership Program
- ALP New courses
- ALP 07-08 Internships Awarded to ALP Certificate Students
- ALP Grants Over $20,000 in Summer Awards
- ALP Recruitment
Office of Careers and Professional Development
Office of Alumni Relations
Other
Polyphonic.org
Polyphonic.org – a website designed for professional orchestral musicians – debuted in April of last year. The site offers a range of educational and informational services to help career musicians realize professional growth, personal fulfillment, career advancement, job satisfaction, participate in their organizations and become effective stakeholders in their symphonies and musical arts organizations.
Polyphonic.org Anniversary – “I’m happy to announce the first anniversary of Polyphonic.org,” says editor in chief Ramon Ricker, “and even happier to report on a year of continuous growth and success. When the Eastman School of Music and the Institute for Music Leadership launched Polyphonic.org in April 2006, our goal was to become ‘the orchestra musician’s companion.’ But we didn’t realize how quickly the site would take off and develop. Praise from our growing list of registered users tells us we’re on the right track!”
The word “polyphonic” describes music with several independent, contrasting parts sounding together harmoniously. Polyphonic.org is a home for many independent voices in the world of today’s orchestral musician, coming together to enhance the professional development and broaden the perspectives of musicians in North American symphony orchestras and other musical arts organizations.
Polyphonic.org Prism Awards - Polyphonic.org has been recognized by the Rochester (N.Y.) Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America by recently receiving the Award of Excellence for a Not-for-Profit Website, and the PRism Element Award for a Not-for-Profit Press Kit. These awards are part of the chapter's Anvil/PRism Awards Program. The awards were presented at the chapter’s annual awards event earlier this summer.
To be considered for a PRism Award, websites and other tactical communications and public relations elements such as brochures, press kits, annual reports and other materials must meet the highest standards of performance in public relations and demonstrate sound research, planning, execution and evaluation.
Entrepreneurship in Music
Entrepreneurship in Music - Major funding from the Marion Ewing Kauffman Foundation continues to help Eastman students develop skills that will allow them to transform ideas into enterprises that will strengthen the cultural life of this country and hopefully sustain the classical music world of tomorrow. Visit the Entrepreneurship in Music web pages to learn more about what Eastman is doing to foster entrepreneurship. To learn more about what the University of Rochester is doing as a whole in the field of entrepreneurship visit University of Rochester Center for Entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship Workshop - Eastman School of Music, Institute for Music Leadership with support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation will be presenting a two day workshop on entrepreneurship at the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) conference, November 16th & 17th in Salt Lake City, Utah. The workshop is designed to consider entrepreneurship from three primary perspectives: (a) its basic characteristics and processes, (b) the value of entrepreneurial studies for music students, and (c) best practices for incorporating entrepreneurship and leadership studies in the music curriculum. Facilitator will be Eric Booth, well known author, entrepreneur and faculty member, The Juilliard School. Presenters will include John Paulson, Founder and President MakeMusic, Inc., Catherine Fitterman, Clinical Assistant Professor of Music Business, New York University and Kristin Thelander, Director of the School of Music, University of Iowa. Eastman will be represented by Dean Douglas Lowry, Senior Executive Associate Dean, Jamal Rossi and Senior Associate Dean, Ramon Ricker. Visit the NASM site for more information on how to enroll.
IML Certificate and Diploma Programs
Orchestral Studies, Sacred Music, World Music/Ethnomusicology and College/Community Teaching certificates and diplomas have been fully transitioned to the Office of Academic Affairs. This does not affect the Arts Leadership Program, which remains in the IML. For further information on transitioned programs, please contact Academic Affairs directly.
The Arts Leadership Program
REDESIGNED ALP COURSES for Fall 2007:
"Introduction to Digital Portfolio Creation" taught by Helen Smith, Director of Technology & Music Production for the Eastman School of Music. In this 7-week introductory course, students will learn the basic technical skills for both online and product-based multimedia content delivery including best practices in the capture, creation and dissemination of multimedia content (images, audio, video and web).
"Realities of Orchestral Life" taught by new instructor, David Angus, President of the Rochester Musicians' Association (Local 66, AFM) and 2nd Horn of the RPO. This seven-week course will help familiarize students with issues and roles of the union, ICSOM, music director, management, board, committees, audition process, attitudes and musician dynamics.
POPULAR ALP COURSES being offered again:
"Arts, Media and Promotion: Perfecting & Pitching Your Message" taught by Amy Brondyke, Director of Marketing & Public Relations for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Students learn how to write an effective news release, construct a bio, assemble a press kit, create a promotional plan, and work with the print and broadcast media.
"Problem Solving in the Arts" taught by Nan Hildebrandt, Executive Director of Geva Theatre Center This course assists student to work well with others by gaining coping and relationship skills to problem solve and plan for success.
See the full list of Fall 2007 ALP courses and their descriptions.
ALP Internships - Thirteen ESM students will be participating in local internships sponsored by the Arts Leadership Program (ALP) for the 2007-2008 academic year. The six graduate and seven undergraduate students will be gaining valuable arts administration experience by working with various cultural organizations throughout the greater Rochester area. These internship hosts include the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Young Audiences of Rochester, WXXI, Mercury Opera Rochester, and Pegasus Early Music. Post graduate funding was also provided to an ALP alum who while completing his DMA at the Cleveland Institute of Music will be taking on the role of Symphony Manager of the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony.
ALP Summer Awards - Over $20,000 in ALP Summer Grant monies were awarded to thirteen ALP students and alumni to assist in placement and participation in summer internships, special opportunities for professional development, and post-graduate training. Students interned for such organizations as the New York Philharmonic, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Roosevelt Academy (Netherlands), Jazz St. Louis, the Eastern Music Festival and several local Rochester arts organizations. Funds were also provided for students to attend the Brevard Conference on Music Entrepreneurship and the University of Rochester Simon School Summer Business Institute.
ALP Recruitment - The Arts Leadership Program admitted twenty-two new students to its ranks in the Fall of 2006 – a record setting year! The twelve graduate and ten undergraduate students join this unique program providing them with access to courses, special events and funding both while they are current students and afterwards as alumni. ALP’s goal is to equip them with the professional skills and experience that will allow them to take charge of their career prospects, and to encourage them to provide leadership in the musical culture and marketplace. Visit our recruitment information to learn more about joining the ALP.
Office of Careers and Professional Development
Updated Resources - The Office of Careers and Professional Development is continuing to expand, update and improve many of the resources and services offered to Eastman students and alums, including updated Resume and Cover Letter how-to guides and many new books in the newly reorganized Careers Library.
Career Advising for Students and Alumni - The Office of Careers and Professional Development continues to counsel students and alumni in all facets of their job search. We meet with students and alumni to help write and revise resumes, curriculum vitas and cover letters. We also provide how-to guides for download from our website for help when writing these documents.
Extensive Website - The Office of Careers and Professional Development has developed an extensive website to offer help and guidence for Eastman students and alumni at all stages of their careers. On our site you can find information and links for job listings, internships, graduate study, auditions, competitions, festivals, Interfolio, recruitment events, and much more.
Office of Alumni Relations
Other
Music at UR President Seligman's house - Select Eastman students, including current and past ALP certificate students, continue to receive honorariums to showcase their talents at the Witmer house—the home of UR President Joel Seligman and his wife Friederick. The students are invited to dinner and have the opportunity to perform for guests, which have included UR faculty and staff, UR patrons, CEO’s of local corporations, and Rochester's politicians. It continues to be a great networking opportunity for the students and a showcase of Eastman’s talent to the community.