ENTREPRENEURIAL UPBEAT: Vol. 6, No. 3
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
For the next month, Entrepreneurship Wednesdays will be offering a series of meetings on泭Your Basic Career Toolkit:
This Week泭泭Come to this weeks session on tips for demo recordings and head shots, and then sign up for the ECM Photo Shoot on Friday!泭(See how we worked that out?)
泭泭泭泭泭泭泭泭泭泭泭 10/3: Writing great Bios and Program Notes
Free Pizza!
This is the best deal youre ever going to get on headshots! $20 bucks gets you 20 minutes with a professional photographer and a disk of the resulting pics. This semesters photo shoot is泭Friday, Sept. 14, 2:30-6:00pm in Grusin.泭Sign up on the ECM door, and get your payment into the office by THIS WEDNESDAY.泭For tips on how to make the most of your photo shoot, come to this weeks Entrepreneurship Wednesdays and meet photographer Glenn Asakawa.
CU GIGS is the College of Musics gig booking service, and an entrepreneurial venture of the ECM. If youre interested in being part of a database for all manner of gig requests we get here at the College of Music, just fill out the informational form (on the door of the ECM Office) and turn it in to the ECM. Our CU GIGS Coordinator Nathan Hall will then work to connect you with gigs that come into our Musician Referral Line. For more info, contact Nathan at:泭musicreferral@Colorado.EDU
I have a confession: Ive never liked the name Entrepreneurship Wednesdays. Its clunky and long-winded, and the e word is just too fraught with misunderstanding. So were going to have a contest to come up with a new name. It should be catchy, concise, and get at the core purpose of Entrepreneurship Wednesdays (which is to explore a broad range of topics pertaining to your professional development and provide concrete skills for your career).泭Submit your suggestions for our weekly series, and the winner will receive a $100 gift card to Target!泭Deadline: Monday, Oct. 1. Submit to Dr. Nytch via email:泭jeff.nytch@colorado.edu
Intro to Banking & Credit for International Students:泭Sept. 18, Noon-1:30pm, UMC 245
Tax Planning & Strategies for parents and students:泭Sept. 28, 8:30-10:00am, UMC 247
Identity Theft: how to protect yourself:泭Oct. 10, 1:00-2:30pm, UMC 245
Check Your Credit Report:泭Oct. 17, Noon-3:00pm, UMC 245
First, the controversial blog entry:泭
And then, one new泭articles from Atlanta:
Last week I was at the Western Arts Alliance convention in Denver. WAA is an organization for arts presenters, agents and managers, and performing artists; once a year they have a big convention and get everyone together. With this years event in Denver, the ECM partnered with CU Presents to help sponsor the convention. In addition to a rather nice bottle of wine I received when I checked into the hotel, being a sponsor afforded me the opportunity to network with arts professionals from across the country and put the ECM on the radar for potential internship partners, future guest speakers, mentors, and other entrepreneurially-minded artists. During the four days I was there there were a lot of observations worth sharing, but Ill focus on one that was clearly the overriding theme of the entire week:泭relationships are everything.
Basically, the WAA conference was one big schmooze-fest: agents and managers promoting their artist clients to presenters, presenters looking for talent to book, artists looking for gigs or hoping to attract an agent to take them on. And in every single case, the goals of those in attendance were furthered by the interpersonal relationships going on. Just like in most everything else, the music business operates in a world of relationships.
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The Video of the Week!
Okay Ive started to get some videos妄eep em coming!
This is a classic (and possibly a UPBEAT repeat), but it still cracks me up:
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The Entrepreneurship Center for Music 十Jeffrey Nytch, DMA, Director
Email:泭jeff.nytch@colorado.edu泭泭十泭Office Hours: T/Th: 9-11 a.m.泭 W: 2-4 p.m.泭 or by appointment
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OPPORTUNITY UPBEAT!泭Sept. 10, 2012
The Opportunity UPBEAT! is your weekly listing of job postings and other professional opportunities that come the way of the ECM. Check this space out for jobs, volunteer opportunities, internships, grants, festival auditions, and more!
ERIE MIDDLE SCHOOL泭in Erie (about 30 minutes east of Boulder, in the St. Vrain Valley School District) is looking to hire a泭part-time music teacher. It is a half-time position which includes a small orchestra program as well as some possible additional music electives like piano class. The program is definitely in its infancy and needs someone who is willing to work hard to produce a successful middle school program. Those who are interested in applying should visit this website:
Questions? Email Nick Roseth at:泭roseth_nicholas@svvsd.org.
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THE LONGMONT YOUTH SYMPHONY泭is currently looking for a泭conductor泭for their Wind Ensemble. The group has about 20 students, and rehearses weekly in Longmont on Saturdays. 泭See the website below for details and contact information.
Interested applicants should write or call:泭(303) 351-1452
info@longmontyouthsymphony.org
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CENTER FOR THE CONTINUATION OF ARTS AND CULTURE, in Thornton, is looking for泭Guitar and Piano Teachers.泭The CCAC is an arts school dedicated to the enrichment of students in the visual and performing arts. We provide classes in a wide variety of dance styles, music, and visual arts.
You should have a degree or be in pursuit of a degree in Music Performance or Music Education.
Past teaching experience preferred. Outgoing and friendly personality along with consistent professional demeanor. Works well with elementary ages through adults. Someone who is knowledgeable and skilled in more than one instrument area is preferred. Especially knowledgeable and confidant in teaching basic/beginning piano skills in a group and private setting. Knowledge in music theory and aural skills.
You should be dependable and have reliable transportation.
Looking for someone who can teach 5-15 hours a week
Please contact Director of Music Nick Garcia-(720)-341-4975泭for further information
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INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE!泭The ECM offers a broad range of internship opportunities for students, ranging from positions with non-profit arts groups to for-profit businesses. Internships can be for academic credit or not, and can often be customized to suit your schedule and interests. If youre interested, stop by the ECM office and well talk about the options!