ENTREPRENEURIAL UPBEAT: Vol. 7, No. 1 - The Welcome Back Edition!
ARTICLES OF THE WEEK:
泭 If youre not already familiar with Gerald Klicksteins blog, The Musicians Way, you should check it out. Heres an excellent article to take to heart:泭8 steps to a sustainable career in music.
十泭 And while were making lists, check Richard Branson on the first step to being an entrepreneur.
~泭泭泭The other change coming this semester is that泭the Entrepreneurial Thought of the Week is going to start coming out as a separate email, probably later in the week. Its 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!泭
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The Entrepreneurship Center for Music 十Jeffrey Nytch, DMA, Director
Career Launchpad: 5-6:30 p.m., C-113 泭泭
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>
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OPPORTUNITY UPBEAT!泭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泭SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS泭is holding泭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泭with its three dance companies around the world, performing all-original music written specifically泭for its performances. Shen Yun performs annually at many of the top venues in the U.S. and abroad,泭such as Lincoln Center in New York, the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, the London Coliseum, and泭the Capitol Theatre in Sydney. The mission of Shen Yun Performing Arts is to revive 5000 years of泭Chinese civilization.
Shen Yun is seeking qualified musicians for its orchestras. The泭positions entail roughly 5 months of touring each year and 7 months in the New York area rehearsing泭and performing. A monthly salary is provided throughout the year, no matter whether there are泭performances or not. Recent graduates and graduates in the near future preferred.
泭String Instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass
泭Brass Instruments: French horn, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone
泭Woodwind Instruments: bassoon, oboe, clarinet, flute
Please contact Joy Zhao directly to schedule the audition:泭303-886-6979泭joyzhao@comcast.net
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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!
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
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Thursday, January 17, 4:30-5:30pm, Center for Community (C4C), Abrams Lounge
Recruiters Tell All Get the Inside Scoop
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Tuesday, January 22 & Wednesday, January 23
Spring Career & Internship Fair (different recruiters each day!)
Want additional networking time with an employer?泭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泭Ann.Herrmann@colorado.edu泭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
DAY ONE
January 22, 2013, 9:30-10am, Register at泭
January 22, 2013, 1-1:30pm, Register at泭
DAY TWO
January 23, 2013, 9:30-10am, Register at泭
January 23, 2013, 1-1:30pm, Register at泭
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Wednesday, January 23, 12:00-1:30pm, UMC 245
每areers in the US State Department & Foreign Service
No need to sign up. Just show up! Questions? Contact:泭Sandra.Rosewell@colorado.edu
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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泭The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level, by Gay Hendricks, Ph.D)
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January 23, 8:30am 10:00am, UMC 247沙or Alumni and Graduate Students: Winning Conversations: Make Every Connection Count
Are you getting your message across when faced with important conversations?泭泭兩沌ractice skills that will help you find and use your authentic voice for enhanced communication with prospective employers, business professionals, colleagues, and others.泭 Learn how to leverage your talents and strengths for the work you want. 泭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. 泭Learn how to apply these skills during your interactions at career and job fairs, during networking events, and during important one-on-one conversations.泭沌arking 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).泭