LIVE VIDEO
The College of Music is finalizing testing of new live webcasts, and we’d love you to join us for Faculty Tuesdays this fall! For a schedule and to view video, visit music.colorado.edu/live/
Nutrition Tips for Musicians
Nutrition Tips for Musicians presented by the University of Colorado Boulder’s Musicians’ Wellness Initiative and Registered Dietician Jane Reagan:
Daniel & Boyce Sher Colorado Music Scholarship Endowment Fund
After 20 years at the helm of CU College of Music, Dan Sher will step down as Dean at the end of July, 2013. Under Dan’s visionary leadership, the College of Music has grown to be an internationally-recognized institution and is an important resource to the campus and the community. He and his wife Boyce have worked tirelessly to build bridges and cultural connections through music.
The Daniel & Boyce Sher Colorado Music Scholarship Endowment Fund honors the Shers’ 20 years of exceptional leadership and service. A permanent endowment, this fund will provide merit-based scholarships to undergraduate students from Colorado high schools.
We invite you to join board, staff, faculty and community members in honoring Dan and Boyce in the most meaningful way-by creating a lasting legacy that will support talented young Colorado musicians who wish to attend the College of Music.
If you have questions or would like additional information about ways you can support this scholarship and the College of Music, please call 303 735-6070.
Music Education Student Organization Receives National Recognition
NAfME Chapter officers for 2012-2013. Front row, L-R: Hannah Smith, Holly Bennett, Jenna Jorgenson, Casey Lawson, Madeline Smith, Megan Malm. Back row, L-R: Spencer Malott, David Rickels, Kevin Beck, Tim Dailey.
The students of the pre-professional organization for music education majors at the University of Colorado Boulder have recently been recognized nationally and locally for the quality of their programs and their commitment to providing learning experiences for their members. On March 11th, CU Boulder’s chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Collegiate division received not one, but two 2013 National Chapter of Excellence Awards. NAfME presents these awards annually to as many as three college and university chapters nationwide in each of four categories. Out of 11 total awards this year, CU Boulder’s NAfME Collegiate chapter received the rare honor of being recognized with two awards in separate categories in the same year, for Music Program and for Professional Development.
The award for Professional Development recognizes the chapter’s unique student-led initiative known as the Colorado Conductors Ensemble (CCE). Formed in 2011, CCE is a voluntary weekly program where music education students have the opportunity to practice the secondary instruments they will one day need to teach, and to take turns teaching short lessons with their peers acting as students. Students benefit from the opportunity to try out their instrumental skills and teaching strategies beyond their coursework in a lab-like setting before working with actual children.
The award for Music Program highlights the work of chapter members with the Middle School Wind Ensemble and String Ensemble program. University students apply to work as conductors or small group coaches as part of this outreach program for local 6th-8th grade students. The university students work with the children for about 12 weeks and present a concert in late April, with an emphasis throughout the program on gaining practical teaching experience and applying concepts from their academic classes.
“The NAfME Collegiate students show a true dedication to their professional future through these activities,” says chapter advisor Dr. David Rickels, assistant professor of music education. “They consistently go beyond their academic requirements to further their education through engagement, service, and leadership. They should be very proud that their efforts are recognized at such a high national level.”
In addition to earning these high national honors, the NAfME Collegiate chapter also was recently awarded a campus grant from the Student Group Funding Board (SGFB) of the Boulder campus student government. The award will provide $20,000 in funding toward chapter members’ travel to professional conferences during the 2013-2014 academic year, including the Colorado Music Educators Association conference in Colorado Springs and the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. Chapter President Tim Dailey notes, “Conferences give students the chance to network with hundreds of other professionals, get inside knowledge on how to become better teachers, and learn from incredible performances from different schools, colleges, and professional musicians.”
The NAfME Collegiate chapter in the College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder involves over 65 active students each year, representing over three-quarters of the students majoring in music education. Dedicated to the professional development of future music teachers and the advancement of music education, the chapter provides a range of workshops, outreach programs, fundraising, and professional support for its members and for all students in the College of Music.
Behind the Scenes of Spring Swing with John Davis
Director of Jazz Studies John Davis gives a behind-the-scenes look at preparing for Spring Swing this Sunday, February 24 at 2 p.m. in Macky Auditorium. For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here.
19th Annual Summer Course in the Alexander Technique
The 19th Annual Summer Course in the Alexander Technique at the University of Colorado will be held July 8-12, 2013 in beautiful Boulder. Daily sessions run from 9:00 to noon. In addition to group instruction, each participant receives a private session with a member of the teaching faculty. This year, Ed Bilanchone and Amy Likar will join CU Professor James Brody on the Course. For those unable to attend the full week, a four hour Intensive will be held Saturday July 13 from 1-5:00 pm. More information about specifics is available elsewhere on this site, or contact Prof. Brody. (303-492-1641, brody@colorado.edu)
VIDEO: 40th Parallel Wind Quintet
40th Parallel, the Graduate Woodwind Quintet at the CU-Boulder College of Music, performs during the Faculty Tuesday concert January 22, 2013.
Villa Lobos – Quintette en forme de choros (1928)
Leanne Hampton, flute; Abby Yeakle, oboe; Jacob Beeman, clarinet; Yahaira Nieves, bassoon; Katherine Smith, horn
ENTREPRENEURIAL UPBEAT: Vol. 7, No. 2
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SPRING KEYNOTE GUEST: Greg Sandow
“The Classical Music Crisis: how you can help,” on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 5:00 in C-199. Composer, educator, critic and writer Greg Sandow kicks off our Spring Semester with a provocative lecture and visits with students. Sandow has worked with orchestras and arts groups across the country on how to revitalize their audience and connect with their community, and now teaches on a variety of topics at the Juilliard School. Read more about Greg here — http://www.gregsandow.com/ — and don’t miss this terrific event!
Convo credit available for this event.
~ After the Spring Keynote Kickoff, Entrepreneurship Wednesdays returns with a new look and a new name: THE CAREER LAUNCHPAD! Visit the table in the Tile Lounge tomorrow for the semester’s full line-up of terrific workshops and guests.
ARTICLES OF THE WEEK:
• How do community orchestras fit into the fabric of classical music in our society? Check out this great article/video on the Denver Philharmonic: http://www.denverpost.com/
• “Strings Bind Siblings to Each Other” http://www.utsandiego.com/
Entrepreneurial Thought of the Week: The Entrepreneurial Thought of the Week will now be in a separate email, usually sent out later in the week. Stay tuned for the first installment this week as I report back from the annual meeting of the U.S. Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship!
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And without further adieu…
The Video of the Week!
Keep those videos coming…
Some amazing harmonica playing! Thanks to Margaret Romero for sending!
http://www.wimp.com/
The Entrepreneurship Center for Music • Jeffrey Nytch, DMA, Director
Career Launchpad: Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30 p.m., C-113
Professor Nytch is on a teaching Leave this semester, but your career counseling needs are being covered by the fantastic Peggy Bruns! Her office hours are Tuesday & Thursdays 11:00-1:00, and Wednesdays by appointment. You can reach her at: <pbruns266@gmail.com>
OPPORTUNITY UPBEAT! Jan. 22, 2013
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!
THE MADISON HOUSE AGENCY INTERNSHIP is a great way to get your foot in the door of the highly competitive music industry. Working between 8 and 15 hours a week (schedules are flexible), you will have the opportunity to learn the details and finances of what goes in to making national tours become reality. You will have the opportunity to work with a number of regionally and nationally renowned and growing artists. Through this work, you will obtain an intimate knowledge of what steps are taken and what points are negotiated during the process of confirming an artist performance with a promoter.
Responsibilities include:
- Entering venue holds and performance offers for our artists
- Reaching out for and updating ticket counts in our system
- Requesting settlement numbers from promoters the day after performance
- Creating and updating festival and venue spreadsheets for Agency use
- Maintaining the agency directory with up-to-date venue and contact information
- Request and compile marking highlights and promotional material for new artists and current artists on an album cycle
To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to Professor Nytch by Feb. 1
THE RENAISSANCE PROJECT of Boulder currently has four professional positions to fill: (http://www.
Located in historic Chestertown on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the NATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL (June 1-15) is currently accepting applications in all orchestral instruments, piano and musical theatre. Apprenticeships are also available for piano technicians, stage technicians, recording engineers, music librarians, explicators, conductors and arts administrators. Application information is available here: www.nationalmusic.us/
The COLORADO CHAUTAUQUA ASSOCIATION (home to the Colorado Music Festival and many other events) is currently posting job opportunities for the summer. Check it out here:
http://www.chautauqua.com/
Internationally-acclaimed SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS is holding open auditions for its orchestras.
Shen Yun is a classical Chinese dance and music company based in New York that has three permanent orchestras, performing all-original music around the world. Shen Yun performs annually at many of the top venues in the U.S. and abroad, such as Lincoln Center in New York, the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, the London Coliseum, and the Capitol Theatre in Sydney. Shen Yun is seeking qualified musicians for its orchestras. The positions entail roughly 5 months of touring each year and 7 months in the New York area rehearsing and performing. A monthly salary is provided throughout the year, no matter whether there are performances or not. Recent graduates and graduates in the near future preferred.
• String Instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass
• Brass Instruments: French horn, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone
• Woodwind Instruments: bassoon, oboe, clarinet, flute
Please contact Joy Zhao directly to schedule the audition: 303-886-6979 joyzhao@comcast.net
ENTREPRENEURIAL UPBEAT: Vol. 7, No. 1 – The Welcome Back Edition!
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SPRING KEYNOTE GUEST: Greg Sandow
Composer, educator, critic and writer Greg Sandow kicks off our Spring Semester with a provocative lecture, “The Classical Music Crisis: how you can help,” on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 5:00 in C-199. Sandow has worked with orchestras and arts groups across the country on how to revitalize their audience and connect with their community, and now teaches on a variety of topics at the Juilliard School. Read more about Greg here — http://www.gregsandow.com/ — and don’t miss this terrific event!
~ After the Spring Keynote Kickoff, Entrepreneurship Wednesdays returns with a new look and a new name: THE CAREER LAUNCHPAD! Visit the table in the Tile Lounge this Thursday for the semester’s full line-up of terrific workshops and guests.
~ The CU Office of Career Services is really bumping up its offerings of workshops and resources for students from all disciplines. Check out the Opportunity UPBEAT below for a list of January events.
ARTICLES OF THE WEEK:
• If you’re not already familiar with Gerald Klickstein’s blog, “The Musicians Way,” you should check it out. Here’s an excellent article to take to heart: 8 steps to a sustainable career in music. http://musiciansway.com/blog/
• And while we’re making lists, here’s Richard Branson on the first step to being an entrepreneur: http://blog.
~ The other change coming this semester is that the “Entrepreneurial Thought of the Week” is going to start coming out as a separate email, probably later in the week. It’s my hope that this will make the reading of the UPBEAT! a little quicker & easier, and also allow the “Thought” to generate more dialogue. So keep your eyes out for that!
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And without further adieu…
The Video of the Week!
Keep those videos coming…
Will we ever run out of new music? This is a bit long, but very much worth watching – raises lots of interesting questions! Thanks to Nicole Christen for sending! https://www.youtube.com/watch?
The Entrepreneurship Center for Music • Jeffrey Nytch, DMA, Director
Career Launchpad: 5-6:30 p.m., C-113
Professor Nytch is on a teaching Leave this semester, but your career counseling needs are being covered by the fantastic Peggy Bruns! Her office hours are Tuesday & Thursdays 11:00-1:00, and Wednesdays by appointment. You can reach her at: <pbruns266@gmail.com>
OPPORTUNITY UPBEAT! Jan. 15, 2013
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!
Internationally-acclaimed SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS is holding open auditions for its orchestras.
Shen Yun is a classical Chinese dance and music company based in New York that has risen to renown over the past six years. The company has three permanent orchestras that travel with its three dance companies around the world, performing all-original music written specifically for its performances. Shen Yun performs annually at many of the top venues in the U.S. and abroad, such as Lincoln Center in New York, the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, the London Coliseum, and the Capitol Theatre in Sydney. The mission of Shen Yun Performing Arts is to revive 5000 years of Chinese civilization.
Shen Yun is seeking qualified musicians for its orchestras. The positions entail roughly 5 months of touring each year and 7 months in the New York area rehearsing and performing. A monthly salary is provided throughout the year, no matter whether there are performances or not. Recent graduates and graduates in the near future preferred.
• String Instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass
• Brass Instruments: French horn, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone
• Woodwind Instruments: bassoon, oboe, clarinet, flute
Please contact Joy Zhao directly to schedule the audition: 303-886-6979 joyzhao@comcast.net
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE! 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 you’re interested, stop by the ECM office and we’ll talk about the options!
JANUARY CAREER SERVICES WORKSHOPS:
Wednesday, January 16, 1:00-3:00pm, Center for Community (C4C), Room S350
Drop-In Resume Critiques for All Majors & Class Levels, Including Engineering Students
Get valuable feedback from employers on your resume before the Career Fair! All majors & class levels welcome, including alumni. Bring a hard copy of your resume. Attending Employers: Ball Aerospace, NetApp, Lockheed Martin, MEP Engineering, Webscan, Shell, Burns & Wilcox, SendGrid, Scottrade, Zayo Group, Insight Global, ServiceSource, City Year, Wells Fargo, Total Benchmark Solutions. Questions? Contact Ann.Herrmann@colorado.edu
Thursday, January 17, 4:30-5:30pm, Center for Community (C4C), Abrams Lounge
Recruiters Tell All – Get the Inside Scoop
Recruiters share their insights about resumes, cover letters, networking, career fair etiquette, and interviews (i.e., common mistakes that students make during the job search process). Bring questions! Q&A session with the panelists – walk away with first-hand knowledge about what recruiters want. Participating employers: Ball Aerospace, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, City Year, Education First (EF). Questions? Contact Ann.Herrmann@colorado.edu
Tuesday, January 22 & Wednesday, January 23
Spring Career & Internship Fair (different recruiters each day!)
Login to Career Buffs to find out who will be attending: http://careerservices.colorado.edu/students/CareerBuffs.aspx
Want additional networking time with an employer? Consider signing up to be a Student Host – help employers during check-in and check-out! Two shifts offered (both days): 7:00-9:00am and 2:30-4:00pm. Contact Ann.Herrmann@colorado.edu and let her know which shift/day you are interested in.
Tuesday, January 22 (9:30am & 1:00pm) & Wednesday, January 23 (9:30am & 1:00pm)
Career & Internship Fair Tours
Are you interested in attending the Career & Internship Fair featuring nearly 100 top notch employers over two days? But, not sure WHAT to say or do? Career Services’ Peer Career Advisors are offering tours during the fair to personally help you navigate the fair and introduce you to employers. We hope to enhance your experience of the fair by creating a very comfortable environment.
After joining us on the tour, you will: Be confident networking and talking to employers; fully understand how the career and internship fair operates; and obtain an inside look of a few companies.
This is a truly personal event aimed at improving your career fair experience, whether it is your first time or you’ve attended numerous times. To reserve your space, register at one of the following links:
DAY ONE
January 22, 2013, 9:30-10am, Register at http://ow.ly/g2X0F
January 22, 2013, 1-1:30pm, Register at http://ow.ly/g2Xm3
DAY TWO
January 23, 2013, 9:30-10am, Register at http://ow.ly/g2XGK
January 23, 2013, 1-1:30pm, Register at http://ow.ly/g2XOk
Wednesday, January 23, 12:00-1:30pm, UMC 245
Careers in the US State Department & Foreign Service
Meet Ambassador Steven Maloney (Diplomat in Residence, former Ambassador to Pakistan – Islamabad), who will provide information about the variety of opportunities with the Dept. of State, as well as how to get there.
No need to sign up. Just show up! Questions? Contact: Sandra.Rosewell@colorado.edu
Thursday, January 15, 6:00-9:00pm, C4C, Abrams Lounge
For Alumni and Graduate Students: Exploring Genius: Making Your ‘What If’ a Reality!!
(based on the book The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level, by Gay Hendricks, Ph.D)
You will learn:
How to identify your areas of Incompetence, Competence and Excellence in terms of your day-to-day activities
How to commit to living your life as a person of true creative power and potential
Determine what your specific Genius skills and abilities are, and
How to reliably shift your actions so that you work from your Genius most of the time!
And most importantly, you will discover simple, reliable tools to express and move through your hidden fears about expressing your genius. Register Here
January 23, 8:30am – 10:00am, UMC 247 For Alumni and Graduate Students: Winning Conversations: Make Every Connection Count
Are you getting your message across when faced with important conversations? Practice skills that will help you find and use your authentic voice for enhanced communication with prospective employers, business professionals, colleagues, and others. Learn how to leverage your talents and strengths for the work you want. In this workshop, we will explore the elements of effective communication and we will practice building rapport, asking key questions, deep listening and understanding the different styles you may encounter along the way. Learn how to apply these skills during your interactions at career and job fairs, during networking events, and during important one-on-one conversations. Parking is available at the Euclid Auto Park on Euclid off of Broadway (the Career Fair will begin at 9 a.m. also at the UMC, so plan accordingly) Register Here
Martina Arroyo
World renowned soprano Martina Arroyo will be presenting a master class for CU students on the evening of Saturday January 26 from 5-7 PM in the Opera Theater, which will be free and open to the public.
Then on Sunday Jan. 26 she will be holding auditions at CU for her Prelude to Performance program. Prelude is a summer program in NYC that offers professional training for young singers including coaching, role preparation, diction, stage combat workshops, master classes with artists such as Stephanie Blythe and Elizabeth Futral, and other related skills for young opera singers. Prelude presents 2 fully staged and costumed operas with orchestra each summer at Hunter College on the East Side of the city. This summer’s operas will be Les Contes d’Hoffmann by Offenbach and L’Elisir d’Amore by Donizetti, both in the original language.
Any questions from interested applicants or their teachers or anyone else in the community should be directed to Jennifer.Bird@Colorado.edu.