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.
IML Newsletter - a monthly publication
Entrepreneurship in Music funded at Eastman by The Kauffman Foundation
- Preparing the Gen-E Musician
- New Venture Challenge
- Entrepreneurship in Music
- Entrepreneurship Workshop
IML Certificate and Diploma Programs
The Arts Leadership Program
- ALP New courses
- ALP 08-09 Internships Awarded to ALP Certificate Students
- ALP Grants Over $16,000 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 2006. 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. The site includes Orchestra Spotlights on various orchestras in North America, Virtual Discussion Panels with experts on a variety of topics, video Interviews with host Greg Sandow, and over 100 Articles on a variety of topics related to orchestral musicians.
Polyphonic.org Conference - Polyphonic.org will bring together the chairpersons of 22 of the largest orchestras in the country to discuss the Orchestra Musician Forum website, Polyphonic.org--its impact on the orchestra world since its inception two and one half years ago and its future direction. To the best of our knowledge this is the first time this group of musicians, who are elected by their respective orchestras, will assemble in such a meeting. The conference is facilitated by Paul Boulian, who has worked extensively in the areas of strategy, leadership and accelerated change processes for both corporate and nonprofit entities. Paul has worked with symphony orchestra organizations to design and implement facilitated change processes since 1993. The conference is open to Eastman School of Music faculty and staff only. 9:00am – 4:30pm, Monday September 8th, Ciminelli Lounge.
Polyphonic.org e-Course - Polyphonic.org will launch its first online e-course this year titled "Negotiating an Orchestra Contract." The course will be taught online using Blackboard by David Angus and Robert Levine, and cover topics such as contracts, legal issues, bargaining, cooperative relationships, and mock negotiations. Participants will read and watch video lectures online, participate in virtual discussions online with other participants, and interact with negotiating experts in a new and exciting forum.
Entrepreneurship in Music
Preparing the Generation-E Musician - In January 2009, Eastman School of Music hosts the leaders of nearly 50 higher ed music schools for a workshop on incorporating entrepreneurship into their curriculums. The event builds on a workshop led by Eastman at last year’s National Association of Schools of Music annual conference, where participants were asked to come up with and then implement an entrepreneurial idea at their institutions.
New Venture Challenge - The Eastman New Venture Challenge is a contest to encourage new thinking and innovative ideas in music. It gives students the opportunity to fulfill a business plan that could result in the launch of a new entrepreneurial enterprise. Now in its third year, this contest will take place again during the 2008/09 school year.
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 presented a two day workshop on entrepreneurship at the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) conference, November 16-17, 2007, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The workshop considered 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. The facilitator was Eric Booth, well known author, entrepreneur and faculty member, The Juilliard School. Presenter included 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 was represented by Dean Douglas Lowry, Senior Executive Associate Dean, Jamal Rossi and Senior Associate Dean, Ramon Ricker.
In January 2009, the Eastman School of Music will host a follow up conference to continue the discussion started in Salt Lake City. All participants from the original workshop will be invited to attend.
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
ALP offers courses on a variety of career-related topics relevant to professional musicians and music educators. See course listings for more information.
NEW AND REDESIGNED COURSES being offered for 2008-2009 include:
"Outreach--Sharing the Magic of Music" taught by Petar Kodzas, Director of Music for All for the Eastman School of Music and co-chair of the String, Harp and Guitar Department of the Eastman Community Music School. In this full semester course, students will be introduced to various outreach situations and provided with the knowledge and skills that would guide them toward success in real-life situations. This class will help them in their personal outreach efforts, as well as give them ideas on how to create and develop outreach programs in their future academic or performing professional positions."Grantseeking and Proposal Writing for Individuals"
taught by Michael Futter, Director of Development and Grant Programs at the Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester. In the competitive world of grants and sponsorships, you need the tools to help your proposal rise to the top. This course is structured for those not affiliated with non-profit organizations and will teach you how to research potential funding sources, compile a list of prospective funders, write a funding a case, and prepare a basic project budget."Intermediate Recording"
taught by John Truebger, audio/multimedia engineer, Technology & Media Production, Eastman School of Music. Do you already have a basic knowledge of audio recording but want to take it to the next level? Then this is the course for you.
POPULAR ALP COURSES being offered again:
"Arts, Media and Promotion: Perfecting & Pitching Your Message"
New instructor Amy Blum, Director of Public Relations for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, is taking over this Fall for one of ALP's most popular courses. 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.
"How to Win an Orchestral Audition" taught by Robert DiLutis, a Juilliard School graduate and member of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. This course helps students to master the techniques needed to win an orchestral audition. Classes include live mock auditions, taped auditions, mental toughness training and résumé evaluations.
ALP Internships - Sixteen ESM students will be participating in local internships sponsored by the Arts Leadership Program (ALP) for the 2008-09 academic year. The 5 graduate and 11 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, Arts & Cultural Council of Greater Rochester, Jazz 90.1 and Pegasus Early Music. Post graduate funding is also being provided to an ALP alum who will be taking on the role of Operations and Community Engagement Intern of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.
ALP Summer Awards - Over $16,000 in ALP Summer Grant monies were awarded to 12 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 Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Columbia Artists Management International, Spoleto Music Festival, the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition and several local Rochester arts organizations. Funds were also provided for a student to attend the World Carillon Federation 2008 Congress.
Visit the ALP Accomplishments page to get the scoop on grants, awards and other opportunities our ALP students and alumni have taken advantage of through ALP.
ALP Recruitment - The Arts Leadership Program admitted 21 new students to its ranks in the Fall of 2007! The 11 graduate and 10 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.