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American Composers Forum

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Orchestra Call for Scores

Baltimore Composers Forum

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Non-Profit Publisher of 20th Century and Contemporary Scores

American Composers Alliance

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New Music USA Online Library

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Performing Rights Organizations

PRO's are the entities which distribute royalties to composers

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From New Music USA

Commissioning Music: A Basic Guide

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Commissioning Rates

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Commissioning New Works

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Case Studies and Professional Guides for Composers

The Business of Being a Composer

Getting Your Music Out There

The Composer’s Guide to Doing Business Dennis Tobenski on promotion, working with ensembles, earning passive income from sales and royalties, and more. Collaboration and the Composer: Case Studies from the End of the 20th Century Profiles of working composers; emphasizes the importance of collaboration and wearing multiple hats. Commissioning Music: A Basic Guide Geared to those who commission composers, but provides helpful fee structures. Also see Sample Contracts via GALA Choruses and “Components of a Commission Contract” by Stacy Garrop. Art and Democracy: The NEA, Kickstarter, and Creativity in America Ian David Moss examines the Kickstarter phenomenon and its role in funding new music projects. Artist Revenue Streams Revenue streams for diverse musicians, including different types of composers. Also interviews and case studies. Hi, I’m Adam Schoenberg Edna Landau writes on MusicalAmerica.com about how Adam gained opportunities through networking. Kickstarter Budgeting and Planning Kevin Clark offers spreadsheets & tips. Articles by David Smooke Composer and Peabody faculty member writes broadly on NewMusicBox.org about the practice of being a professional composer. The Entrepreneurial Symphony Composer Jeff Nytch on the genesis, funding, and premiere of his first symphony.

Advice to Composers Just Starting Out New-music flutist Meerenai Shim on how composers can reach out to performers. Includes a sample first-contact email. John Mackey on Self-Publishing The benefits and pitfalls of self-publishing. The Future of the Recording Industry 2010 Interview in the Washington Post with Klaus Heymann, Founder of Naxos. The Muse that Sings Book containing interviews with prominent American composers about their creative processes and careers. By Anne McCutchan (Oxford, 2003). Randy Gibson Abandoned academia and went to private composition study in New York with La Monte Young, which helped him find his voice as a composer. Typical Composition Career Options A list with concise descriptions published by the Composition Department at the Catholic University of America. Annie Gosfield’s Advice to Young Composers Broadly applicable insights and examples. Dealing With Disappointment Composer and producer Randy Hoexter talks about handling career setbacks. New Music Map Interactive map shows connections among contemporary composers, grouping them into hubs based on style.

Presenting Your Work Professionally

Competitions

Score Calls and Competitions Composer Dan Lis gives an overview and advice for entering score calls and competitions. Hilary Hahn’s Encore Contest Hahn talks about her contest and judging process. Eric Whitacre on Competitions Sage advice and helpful case examples. Search for competitions viaLAUNCHPad's Competitions Search Page.

Score Preparation Guidelines David Dzubay on preparing scores (e.g., never use landscape orientation). Music Preparation Guidelines for Orchestral Music Valuable info from the Major Orchestra Librarians Association. More Tips for Composers Kenneth Woods on working with orchestras and conductors.

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Selected Funding Resources for Composers

Chamber Music America: Classical Commissioning Program

Aaron Copland Fund for Music

American Composers Forum

Description: Approx. 10 programs that support composers and fund community outreach. Many awards limited to composers residing in Minnesota.

Description: Three grant programs to support contemporary American music: funds to record, perform, and facilitate presentation.

Eligibility: Ensembles: based in the US, committed to contemporary and/or world music, CMA members. Composers: US citizens or permanent residents. Works previously written or for multimedia not eligible.

Composers and Schools in Concert Grants

Fromm Music Foundation

Guggenheim Foundation Grants

Description: Funding for workshops and commissions.Eligibility: Composers or performers in collaboration with composers.

Description: Provides funding for prominent composers to create new works. Eligibility: American or Canadian composers

Description: Commissions approximately 12 composers annually via competitive application; sponsors new music concerts.

MD State Arts Council: Individual Artist Award

Koussevitzsky Foundation Grants

Jerome Fund for New Music

Description: Grants offered for different artistic disciplines on a 3-year rotation; composition is included in two of those years.

Description: Funds for reputable chamber groups and orchestras with histories for performing new music to commission works.

Eligibility: Emerging composers living in New York City or Minnesota who collaborate with an ensemble or a venue to present their work.

Eligibility: Maryland resident who is not a student. Work samples must be < 3 years old.

More Listings of Funding Resources

New Music USA Project Grants

Description: Offsets costs associated with creating, recording, commissioning, performing, and presenting new music. Also supports community engagement.

The Musician's Way Resources for Grantseekers. Links to grant directories, community foundation locators, grant-writing tutorials, and more. New York Foundation for the Arts Source. Click “discipline”; then, in the discipline dropdown select “Music”; choose subdiscipline “Music, All”; choose secondary discipline “Composers.” For listings of artist residency programs, see the resources on the LAUNCHPad Search for jobs page.

New Music USA: Music Alive

Description: Funding to support “composer-in-residence positions with orchestral ensembles.” See site for details.

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Sample Composer Websites

Established Composers

Nico Muhly Spirited and navigable. Homepage blog incorporates posts on diverse issues. Discography includes photos and links for easy purchase/download, but score rental/purchase info is hard to find because it’s on the Contact page. Missy Mazzoli Clear and navigable layout. Links to publisher, rentals, and personal contact provided at the bottom of each page. Kevin Puts Easy to navigate from side menu; links to spin-off sites for individual major works, score purchase, social media. Well-organized works list. Sarah Kirkland Snider Functional site with ample multimedia examples and links to projects and CD releases.

Mason Bates Eye-catching, content-rich, compelling home page with social media connectivity. Music page has lots of information about individual pieces. Philip Glass The site mirrors Glass’s minimalist style, with a comprehensive calendar and a Music page that cross-references his compositions and recordings. Libby Larsen A well-organized site that enables visitors to purchase and download large portions of her catalog as PDFs. Unfortunately, score previews aren’t provided. David Little Appealing format and design with links to works and projects. Homepage incorporates news and upcoming events. Ability to add his events to your Google Calendar.

Rising Composers

Timo Andres Simple, minimalist design. Highlights his piano skills. Works page includes descriptions of each piece. Alex Temple Clean and navigable. Music page includes custom logos. Doesn’t categorize compositions by instrumentation/type, which suits her style. Lack of social media links.

Richard Johnson Effectively communicates his philosophy and aesthetic. Jennifer Jolley Project descriptions well-integrated with her blog; engaging bio. Audio and video links go off-site, which isn’t as desirable as posting them on-site.

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Composing for Film and Media

Film/TV

Scoring for Film and TV FAQ – Film composer Ned Bouhalassa addresses business issues, mixing, sampling, and more. Daily Film Scoring Bits – Film Composer Robin Hoffmann provides snippets of advice on orchestration, cue design, the film business, and much more. Berklee School of Music Online Media Scoring Courses – Scoring film, TV, and video games. Media Music Guide – Pete Thomas’ multi-part guide to being a media composer.

Games

Things to consider when scoring for games, part 1 , part 2 – Video game composer Kole Hicks on scoring for games, adjusting workflow for technical constraints, and meeting client needs. How to Get Your First Job Scoring for Games – Leon Willett shares his experiences breaking into the game scoring business and provides career-launching tips. A Primer on Creating Interactive Music for Games – This article explores game music elements such as themes, sound-effects, and context-specific “stingers” as well as modular design. Video Games are the New Best Way to Make a Living Composing Music – A profile of video game composer Danny Baranowsky.

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Conducting

National and regional conferences, academic journals, repertoire lists, and various other resources

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

Committees and conferences

College Band Directors National Association

Event listing, repertoire lists, and various other resources

College Orchestra Directors Association

Mentorship program, workshops, conferences, and conducting opportunities database

InterNational Conductors Guild

List of Conducting MasterClasses

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Dance

Weekly publication also hosting a database of opportunities

Dance Informa Magazine

Dancing Opportunities

Professional Training Opportunities

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Dance New Jersey

Ohio Dance

Philadelphia Dance

Education Resources

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Dance Education Resources

From Ohio Dance

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Guitar

Calendar of concerts and masterclasses, competitions, and venue listings

Baltimore Classical Guitar Society

Online forum, articles, and conferences

European Guitar Teachers Association

Hosts an annual convention, holds several competitions, a magazine, and resources for teachers and students

Guitar Foundation of America

Guitar Resources

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Harp

Educational and grant programs, competitions, conference, and regional event listings

American Harp Society

Committees and listings of international harp associations

World Harp Congress

Harp Column

Calendar of events, podcast, online forums, competitions, and job openings

Harp Resources

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Historical Performance

Organizations

Educational resources, scholarships and awards, podcast, and annual summit

Early Music America

Events calendar, newsletter, and other resources

Gotham Early Music Scene

Society for Seventeenth Century Music

Annual meetings, newsletter, journal, and other resources

Educational programs, scholarships and grants, magazines, and other resources

American Recorder Society

Event listings, journal, articles, and educational resources

Lute Society of America

Viola Da Gamba Society of America

Educational resources, grants, and an annual conference

Research

Research database at George Washington's Mount Vernon Library

The Colonial Music Institute

EarlyMusicNews.Org

News and web links

Online Resources for Music Scholars

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Jazz

all About Jazz

Radio/podcast, album reviews, and articles

Jazz calendar, map, conference, and educational programs

Baltimore Jazz

DC based organization with a calendar of events, educational opportunities, and a blog

Capital Bop

DC Jazz

Calendar, blog, venue list, and cyber-union

Jazz Corner Portal to Jazz Websites

From the National Association for Music Education

Jazz Education Resources

Jazz Near You Listing Service

How to Upload Events

Jazz Resources

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Music for New Media/Computer Music

Music for New Media

Game Audio Network Guild

International Game Developers Association

Baltimore Chapter

North American Conference on Video Game Music

Perspective: A Forum for Film, TV & Media Composers

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AFL Music for New Media Library

How to Submit Works

Composing for Film and Media

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Computer Music

Association for Electronic Music

International Computer Music Association

Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States

MIDI Association

CSound

Max Software Tools for Media

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Musicology/Music Theory

Musicology

Calendar of events, annual meetings, grants and awards, journals, a newsletter, and other resources

American Musicological Society

Research database at George Washington's Mount Vernon Library

The Colonial Music Institute

Career services, workshops, online forums, annual meetings, and a newsletter

Music Library Association

Music Theory

Annual meeting, workshops, event listing, grants and awards, publications, jobs board, and other resources

Society for Music Theory

Regional Music Theory Societies

Music Theory & Aural Skills Pedagogy Resources

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Music Theory & Aural Skills Pedagogy Resources

Music Theory

Music Theory Pedagogy Online Sample analyses, articles, bibliographies, and guides to pedagogy. Jacobs School of Music – Selected Music Theory Pedagogy Bibliography Comprehensive list of pedagogy books organized by topic. San Francisco Conservatory of Music – Theory Department A treasure trove of materials, resources, assignments, and syllabi. MusicTheoryExamples.com "A collection of scores and sound files." AP Music Theory Teacher's Guide Guide for teachers who are preparing students for the AP Music Theory test. Includes sample syllabi, exercises, and assignments. ChoraleGuide Guide to part-writing with formulas and mnemonic devices. Harmonia Free software that analyzes student chorales and generates practice sheets for analysis. Also a fully-analyzed set of Bach chorales. Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier Analysis, scores, audio. SchenkerGUIDE Presentations, exercises, and bibliographies for teachers of Schenkerian Analysis.

Aural Skills

Practice Tools for Students

Contextual Ear Training Paula Telesco provides some best practices for teaching aural skills. The Cognitive Pedagogy of Aural Training Short paper by Orlando Musumeci on how psychology affects aural training. Also a bibliography. Teaching Aural Skills to High School Students Ideas for teaching various aural skills.

MusicTheory.net Exercises, chord calculators, and more. Teoría Interactive chord-building and ear-training exercises. Dolmetsch Online Directory of theory and ear training resources for students. Theta Music Trainer Ear training games. The Musical Mind Ear training exercises, including solfège, dictation, and chord identification. EarBeater Customizable ear training exercises .

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Organ

American Guild of Organists

Ideas for organists Seeking Employment in Religious institutions

Washington National Cathedral Organ Recitals

Selected US Churches that Present Organ Concerts

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Church & Sacred Music

Educational opportunities, calendar of events, national and regional conferences, newsletter, webinars, and job listings

The Association of Lutheran Church Musicians

The Cantors Assembly

Placement services for registered members

Event listing, journal, forum, and other resources

Church Music Association of America

National Association of Pastoral Musicians

Annual convention, scholarships, calendar of events, and publications

Presbyterian Association of Musicians

Job board and annual conference

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Selected US Churches that Present Organ Concerts

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Tips for Singers Seeking Work in Religious Organizations

The Audition

Etiquette: Standard professional audition etiquette applies (see: Audition Tips). Repertoire: Bring thoroughly learned, appropriate material. Art and sacred songs preferred. Attire: Dress professionally; show music directors you would represent their organizations well. Vocalizing: Be prepared to sing an exercise that demonstrates your range. Sight-reading: Jobs are frequently won by the strongest sight-readers. Expect to sight-read both accompanied and unaccompanied excerpts. Attitude: Be pleasant and respectful; show that you’d be a good ambassador for the organization. Schedule: Come with your schedule in hand. Music directors often need to book singers months in advance for special events such as weddings, evensongs, and holiday services. Liturgy: Familiarize yourself with the liturgy and order of service of the organization before you audition (see below for information about different liturgies).

Rehearsal Practices

Preparation: All music should be performance-ready at the first rehearsal. Bring pencils and water to every rehearsal. Respect: Demonstrate respect for the practices and faith of a religious organization regardless of your own beliefs. Leadership: Section leaders should be able to coach their sections and respond to singer questions.

Acting as Cantor

Singing leaders, frequently termed Cantors, often perform psalms as soloists. Psalm texts are similar among different religious organizations, but musical settings vary.

• Common Psalms: 23, 33, 42, 112, 116, 128, 130, 143, 148
• Seasonal Psalms

Information about Christian and Jewish Denominations

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Information about Christian and Jewish Denominations

Outline of the Christian Liturgical Year

Common Types of Liturgical Christian Churches:Baptist Liturgy Catholic Liturgy (Roman Catholic) Episcopalian Liturgy (Begins on page 355) Lutheran Liturgy (including Communion) Methodist Liturgy (Selection begins page 18) Presbyterian Liturgy Reform Church Liturgy

• The Baptist Hymnal (1991)
• Lectionary (Readings)
• Hymn Database
• Lectionary (Readings)
• MIDI recordings of the 1982 Hymnal
• Revised Common Lectionary (Readings)
• Midi Recordings of the Lutheran Hymnal

• More detail including scriptural references
• Revised Common Lectionary (Readings)
• Midi Recordings of the 1989 Hymnal – Some sheet music included
• Revised Common Lectionary (Readings)
• Further Explanation
• Book of Common Worship
• Excerpts from the Presbyterian Hymnal – Some sheet music included
• Revised Common Lectionary (Readings)
• Revised Common Lectionary (Readings)

Less Common Christian Churches in the Baltimore Region: Byzantine Catholic Liturgy (Eastern Orthodox) Orthodox Liturgy (Russian Orthodox)

• Cantor Recordings
• Byzantine Catholic Lectionary (Readings)
• Orthodox Lectionary (Readings)

Common Types of Jewish Synagogues: Outline of the Jewish Holidays Jewish Liturgy (General) Reform Jewish Liturgy A History of the Jewish Liturgy

• Guide to Synagogue Worship
• Reform Prayers for Shabbat Service

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Selected MD/DC Area Churches that Hire Musicians

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Percussion

Percussive Arts Society

Seattle World Percussion Society

Mid-Atlantic Percussion Society

Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music

By Western Michigan University's Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

Percussion Pal

Resources for percussion education

From Rob Knopper

Info, pointers, and life hacks to achieve practice room breakthroughs

PercussionHacker

AuditionHacker

How to win orchestral auditions

Fall Creek Marimbas

Mallet percussion restoration, tuning, and repair

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Piano

Collaborative Piano

Baltimore Area Vocal Accompanists Facebook Group

Tips for Aspiring Collaborative Pianists

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Other Resources

Piano Technicians Guild

Resources for Pianists

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Sample Solo Piano Recital Programs

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3 Traits of Successful Concert Programs

By Gerald Klickstein

Don't Be A White Egg

By Gerald Klickstein

Church & Sacred music

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Places to Perform in the MD/DC Area

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Tips for Aspiring Collaborative Pianists

Literature Resources

Skill Building

Vocal literature Online: Ideas on Learning a Song or Aria Wolftrap Audition Aria Frequency List Top 10 Song Cycles Print: G. Schirmer Opera Anthologies 24 Italian Songs and Arias Hal Leonard Song Anthologies Hal Leonard Musical Theatre Anthologies Instrumental literature Online: ABRSM Repertoire Lists (rep for exams and recitals; all instruments) The Core Repertoire: Sonatas for Violin Print: Concertos for Violin and Viola Solo Wind Instrument Bibliography

Sight-Reading Improve your Sight-Reading by Dr. Chris Foley Improving your Sight Reading by Bill Plake Sight Reading Resources by Belmont University Practice Sight Reading Sight-reading exercises General Resources Online: The Collaborative Piano Blog by Dr. Chris Foley Good Company Blog by Billie Whittaker Print: The Complete Collaborator by Martin Katz The Art of Accompanying by Robert Spillman

Career Building

Professionalism Professional Skills by Dr. Chris Foley Collaborative Piano Handbook via the University of North Texas (see “Professionalism,” p. 2) Setting Fees Take into account: Difficulty, rehearsal time, travel, prevailing rates, your other commitments. Recital Fee Question by Dr. Chris Foley Accompanist Fees and Policies by Eileen Huang Handling Requests to Perform for Free by Gerald Klickstein Creating Opportunities Tips: -Network with other collaborative pianists -Contact employers: churches, schools, private studios, plus opera, dance and theater groups -Diversify your skills and repertoire NATS Membership for Collaborative Pianists Getting Work as a Student by Chris Foley Summer Opportunities by Billie Whittaker Baltimore Vocal Accompanists Facebook Group The Unashamed Accompanist by Gerald Moore

Working with Larger Groups

Playing for choir or opera rehearsals Vocal Open-Score Reading by Billie Whittaker Opera Guidelines - A Few Tips by Kevin Class Playing in a pit or orchestra Be a Musical Theatre Pianist by Peter Hilliard Be an Orchestral Pianist by Suzy S. Sound Advice Protecting your hearing in the pit Playing for dance classes Accompanying Ballet Classes by Yee Sik Wong The Art of the Dance Accompanist by Eric Burgett A Course in Dance Accompanying by Neil Dunn Music at the Royal Academy of Dance (etiquette and repertoire of RAD classes)

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Recording Arts

Acoustical Society of America

Audio Engineering Society

Midi Association

National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

European Acoustics association (EAA)

National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC)

Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)

Society of Professional Audio Recording Services (SPARS)

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Strings

Societies and Resources

American String Teachers Association (ASTA)

Violin Society of America (VSA)

American Viola Society (AVS)

International Society of Bassists (IBS)

Stringed Instrument Resources

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Programming

3 Traits of Successful Concert Programs

By Gerald Klickstein

Sample Piano Trio Concert Programs

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Sample String Quartet Concert Programs

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Voice

Church & Sacred music

Opera & Stage

Acting Resources for Singers

Actor and Artist's Guide to Personal Finance

Diction & Translation Resources for Singers

Basic Audition Tips for Singers

Career-Related Blogs & Articles for Singers

Repertoire & Role Study Guides for Singers

Sample Websites of Classical Singers

Musical Theater for Classical Singers

Interviews with Singers

Voiceover Resources

National Opera Association (NOA)

Classical Singer Music

Operabase: The Reference for Opera Performances Around the World

Wolf trap Opera Blog

Sample Voice Recital Programs

Opera America

3 Traits of Successful Concert Programs

By Gerald Klickstein

Baltimore Area Vocal Accompanists Facebook Group

Opera Companies in the MD/DC Area

Vocal Health & Pedagogy

Johns Hopkins Voice Center

Voice Care & Vocal Health

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Vocal Pedagogy Resources - Online

National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)

Vocal Pedagogy Resources - Print

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Basic Audition Tips for Singers

Opera

ONLINE Audition Arias – Etiquette – Rules of Thumb By Carol Kirkpatrick The Audition Game From Wolf Trap Opera Young Person’s Guide to the Opera Audition Fundamentals that every singer must know Accompanist Expectations Interview with Laurie Rogers How to work with accompanists, from the Director of Opera Saratoga’s Young Artist Program

PRINT Audition Advice for Singers Opera America Perspectives Series (1996) The Art of Auditioning Anthony Legge (Reprint, Peters 2001) Complete Preparation Joan Dornemann (Excalibur 1992) Repertoire preparation & getting the role The Audition Process Stuart Edward Dunkel (Pendragon 1991) Techniques to ease audition & career stresses The Opera Singer’s Career Guide Pearl Yeadon McGinnis (Scarecrow 2010) What the Fach?! Philip Shepard (2nd edition, 2010)

Musical Theater

ONLINE Properly Preparing An Audition From the New York Film Academy Audition Tips for Musical Theater Actors Basic but important tips for auditions

PRINT Get the Callback Jonathan Flom (Scarecrow Press 2009) A step-by-step handbook How to Audition for the Musical Theatre Donald Oliver (Smith & Kraus 1995) Repertoire, professionalism, forgetting lyrics, etc.

General

Jazz

Prepare For Auditions From the University of Florida List of Jazz Vocal Standards 1000 standards with year of composition All Time Greatest Jazz Vocal Standards Sample recordings; also search Spotify, YouTube

The Ins and Outs of Trying Out From the Kennedy Center Getting Ready for Audition Season Claudia Friedlander offers advice Planning a European Audition Tour Tips on travel, agents and auditions

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Career-Related Blogs & Articles for Singers

Blogs

Articles

Being a Professional Chorister Martin L. Poock Opera chorus jobs can stabilize lifestyle/finances and lead to satisfying careers. Blind, Lesbian Opera Singer Inspires with Her Story Andrew Villagomez (2012) Mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin performs and tours nationally and has written a novel. Cue: Costume Change Nell Porter Brown (2002) Harvard Economics professor became a singer at 43 and then a TV show creator and host. Football Player Turned Opera Singer Eve Conant (2011) Former football player Keith Miller discusses his workout and breathing program for singers. From CEOs to Opera Singers — How to Harness the “Superstar Effect” by Cal Newport, Ph.D. (2010) Article describing advantages of being the best in any chosen niche, plus strategies to get there. Jenna Fischer’s Advice to Actors A long but inspiring set of tips for building a career, by the star of The Office. Towards an Operatic Career in Europe Numerous tips and links by Martin Cooke Former opera singer holds speech seminar Maxwell Crook (2012) Former singer Peter Sicilian developed a seminar on vocal communication. My Story: From Opera Singer to an Executive MBA Andrea Carter (2011) Former opera singer discusses his decision topursue an MBA at Columbia University.

Carnegie Hall Singer’s Audition Handbook Claudia Friedlander’s blog for Carnegie, detailing tips from top singers on all facets of auditioning. Coloraturaaah Career discussion, commentary on singing, and thoughts on gigs and professional life. Operaversity Singer-authored blog focusing on opera and singing for both pros and audience members. OperaNow! Hilarious, often NSFW, podcast about what’s going on in the opera world. Patrick’s Opera Blog Insight on auditions, ways to succeed, preparation, etiquette, YAPs, etc. Posts are uncategorized, with some non-singing entries. Singin’rin Career building and momentum from personal experiences. A Soprano Steps Out A local singer discusses her daily life, training, gigs and the psychological aspects of singing. Sybaritic Singer Singing insights, music reviews, forums, & more.

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Sample Websites of Classical Singers

Established Singers

Renee Fleming, Soprano Pros: Tidy, lots of content, a bit busy but consistent Juan Diego Florez, Tenor Pros: Compelling design; upcoming events, new releases, etc. on side menu of each page

Diana Damrau, Soprano Pros: Lively, clean design; unique milestones page Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano Pros: Informative slide show; clear navigation; integration of social media in side menu

Mid-Career Singers

Lauren Segal, Mezzo-Soprano Pros: Bio in multiple languages, great photos Cons: Design reduces size & impact of videos and other media content Michael Fabiano, Tenor Pros: Easy navigation; videos open full-screen Cons: Design places content low on page Jesse Blumberg, Baritone Pros: Downloadable press kit; mailing list sign-up Cons: Same slide show on each page

Audrey Luna, Soprano Pros: Great splash photo, multiple rep lists Cons: Videos too small on “Video” page Jeanine De Bique, Soprano Pros: Fantastic photo on home page, compelling bio Angela Meade, Soprano Pros: Clear, consistent, stylish layout Cons: Content begins too far down on page Tamara Wilson, Soprano Pros: Quotes in slide show, compelling photos Cons: Media located on “Galleries” page

Emerging Singers

Tenors Miles Mykkanen, Tenor Christian Ketter, Tenor Baritones John Brancy, Baritone Joseph Lim, Baritone Theo Hoffman, Baritone Christopher Dylan Herbert, Baritone Eric McKeever, Baritone Andrew Sauvageau, Baritone Bass-Baritones Douglas Williams, Bass-Baritone Dashon Burton, Bass-Baritone

Sopranos Jennifer Forni, Soprano Maya Kherani, Soprano Jessica Strong, Soprano Mezzo-Sopranos & Countertenors Cecelia Hall, Mezzo-Soprano Annie Rosen, Mezzo-Soprano Nicholas Tamagna, Countertenor Eric Jurenas, Countertenor

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Interviews with Singers

Soprano Renata Scotto About: How to choose repertoire, start a career, pace a career Interview: Operachic blog, 2011 Tenor Juan Diego Florez About: Pressure to avoid roles outside of one’s comfort zone; career ambition; maintaining good technique Interview: Operachic blog, 2010 Tenor Jonas Kaufmann About: How to learn from recordings of the past, sing French opera, and take care of a growing voice Interview: Operachic blog, 2010 Tenor Noah Stewart About: Having something of your own to say, not sticking to the opera standards Interview: National Public Radio, 2012

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, F. Paul Driscoll, editor, Opera News, and Anne Midgette, critic, The Washington Post About: The state of opera today: performers, auditions, career building Interview: National Public Radio, 2012 Mezzos Janet Baker and Joyce DiDonato About: Opera as an art form and career, evolution of music and how to survive Interview: Royal Opera House, 2016 Mezzo-soprano Heather Johnson About: Repertoire; making her Met debut Interview: White Bear Press, 2012 Soprano Anita Hartig About: Starting a career; importance of developing skill and sensitivity Interview: CNN, 2012 Soprano Kate Royal About: The debut that got her noticed, handling nerves, balancing family & career Interview: UK Daily Mail, 2011

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Acting Resources for Singers

General

PRINT Acting for Singers David F. Ostwald (Oxford 2005) Guide to singing/acting in the studio, rehearsals, at auditions, performances.

ONLINE 10 Maxims of Believable Singing Acting Believable character development See also: More on Acting for Singers Character Development and Acting for Singers Article from Trinity College of Music

Opera

PRINT Singer and Actor Alan E. Hicks (Amadeus Press 2011) Stanislavsky for opera; character preparation Singing, Acting, and Movement in Opera Mark Ross Clark (Indiana Univ. Press 2009) “Singer-getics” method Acting Techniques for Opera LizBeth Abeyta Lucca (Vivace Opera 2008)

ONLINE Operatic Acting Developing a character by Bruce Schoonmaker

Musical Theater

PRINT Acting the Song Tracey Moore & Allison Bergman (Allworth 2008) Adding drama and dimension to roles Singing and the Actor Gillyanne Kayes (Routledge 2004)

ONLINE New Musical Theatre Green Room Acting, building character, memorization, etc. Songs for the Classical Singer 10 titles with videos from New Musical Theatre

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Diction & Translation Resources for Singers

General Resources

Language-Specific Resources

Czech Singing in Czech (with CD) Timothy Cheek (Scarecrow Press 2001) English The Singer’s Manual of English Diction Madeleine Marshall (Schirmer 1953) Singing and Communicating in English Kathryn LaBouff (Oxford 2007) French Word Reference ONLINE Pronunciation guide (also in other languages) Singing in French Thomas Grubb (Schirmer 1979) The French Song Companion Graham Johnson & Richard Stokes (Oxford 2002) The Interpretation of French Song Pierre Bernac (Kahn & Averill 1978) German LEO Dictionary ONLINE Gateway to German Diction (with CD) John G. Paton (Alfred 1999) German for Singers (with CD) William Odom (Schirmer 1997) The Fischer-Dieskau Book of Lieder Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Hal Leonard, 1977) Hebrew Omniglot: Hebrew ONLINE Italian Gateway to Italian Diction (with CD) John G. Paton (Alfred 2004) Singers’ Italian Evelina Colorni (Schirmer 1996) Latin Singing in Latin Harold Copeman (Oxford 1990) Russian Russian Art Song ONLINE Singing in Russian Emily Olin (Scarecrow Press 2012) Russian Songs and Arias Jean Piatak & Regina Avrashov (Pst. Inc. 1991) Tchaikovsky’s Complete Song Texts Laurence R. Richter (Indiana Univ. Press 2002)

Diction IPA Source ONLINE Transcriptions & translations, arias & song texts Diction: Italian, Latin, French, German John Moriarty (Schirmer 1975) Diction for Singers Wall, Caldwell, Allen, & Gavilanes (Pst… 2009) English, Italian, Latin, German, French, Spanish English and German Diction for Singers Amanda Johnston (Scarecrow Press 2011) A Handbook of Diction for Singers David Adams (Oxford 2008) Diction in Italian, French, & German International Phonetic Alphabet for Singers Joan Wall (Pst. Inc. 1989) Translation Art Song Central ONLINE Archive of song scores, texts and translations The Lied & Art Song Texts Page ONLINE Texts & translations of art song & choral works Exploring Art Song Lyrics Retzlaff & Montgomery (Oxford 2012) Translations & IPA: Italian, French, & German The Ring of Words Philip Lieson Miller (Norton, 1966) Texts & translations: Several European countries Opera Aria Database ONLINE Nico Castel Libretti Series (Leyerle, 2000 present) Translations and IPA Phonetic Readings of Songs and Arias Berton Coffin (Scarecrow Press 1982) Word-by-Word Translations of Songs & Arias Part I – German & French | Part II - Italian Berton Coffin (Scarecrow Press 1969) Historical Languages Singing Early Music Timothy J. McGee, Editor (IU Press 2004)

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Repertoire/Role Study References for Singers

Opera

Art Song

ONLINE Aria Database Opera America's Role Preparation Primer Opera Glass Guide to opera composers, synopses, history Opera Scores via Indiana University Library PRINT Nico Castel Libretti Series (Leyerle, 2000-present) Translations and IPA Guide to the Aria Repertoire Mark Ross Clark (Indiana Univ. Press 2007) Arias by voice type and fach Guide to Operatic Roles and Arias Richard Boldrey (Caldwell Co. 1994) An Interpretative Guide to Operatic Arias Martial Singher (Penn St. Univ. Press 2003) The Singer’s Repertoire Berton Coffin (Scarecrow Press 2012) Repertoire by voice type & fach Stories of the Great Operas Vol. 1 | Vol. 2 John W. Freeman (Met Opera Guild 1984)

ONLINE American Art Song Art Song Central Free, printable sheet music; classical & traditional The Lied, Art Song and Choral Texts Archive PRINT The Art of the Song Recital Emmons & Sonntag (Waveland 2001) Researching the Song: A Lexicon Emmons & Watkins Lewis (Oxford 2008) Song: A Guide to Art Song Style & Literature Carol Kimball (Hal Leonard 2006) See also: Art Song: Linking Poetry and Music Singing In Style Martha Elliott (Yale 2008) Guide to vocal performance practices and styles French A French Song Companion Johnson & Stokes (Oxford 2002) The Interpretation of French Song Pierre Bernac (Kahn & Averill 1978) German The Cambridge Companion to the Lied James Parsons (2004) Poetry into Song Stein & Spillman (Oxford 1996)

Musical Theatre

ONLINE The Guide to Musical Theatre Synopses, composer info, and more Musicals 101 “The cyber encyclopedia of musical theatre” PRINT Enchanted Evenings Geoffrey Block (Oxford 2004) Broadway musicals, from Showboat to Sondheim New Broadway Song Companion David DeVenney (Scarecrow Press 2009) Musical theatre literature by voice type & style The Jazz Singer’s Handbook (Book & CD) Michele Weir (Alfred 2005)

Online Scores

Internet Music Score Library Project Online Sheet Music Resources via MusiciansWay.com

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Advice Articles

Case Examples: Contemporary

Musical Theater Singing for the Classical Voice Neil Semer on how musical theater can help classically trained singers Transitioning from Opera to Broadway Advice on building a musical theater career. Published on Backstage.com Differences btwn Opera and Musical Theater By composer/librettist Mark Adamo Kelli O’Hara 5 Tony nominations and a thriving Broadway career. Interview: Broadway World

Kristen Chenoweth “Training is the most important gift you can give yourself.” Interviews: PhillyMag | Amazon Andriana Chuchman Roles include Magnolia in Show Boat & Adina in L’elisir d’Amore. Interviews: L’Elisir Victoria Clark Performances include Margaret in The Light in the Piazza & Ma Joad in The Grapes of Wrath. Interview: Broadway World | WSJ Nathan Gunn Roles range from Lancelot in Camelot to Billy Budd. Interview: MusicalCriticism.com Audra McDonald Classically trained, Tony winner: Bess in a Porgy and Bess revival; Billie Holiday in Lady Day. NPR Interviews | Bio Lauren Molina Coloratura, belter, rocker. Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings Broadway, jazz, classical; does voiceovers. Interview: Broadway World Paulo Szot Tony winner: Emile in a revival of South Pacific; also performs at the Met. Article: Opera News Lauren Worsham Tony nominated soprano. Sings theater, opera, rock. Interview: Playbill

Case Examples: 20th Century

Eileen Farrell Dramatic soprano; jazz & pop singer. Her advice: “Tell a story in song.” Bio James Melton Switched to opera in the 1930s after tenor voices went out of style in pop music. Bio Marni Nixon “The Voice of Hollywood.” Overdubbed several movie musicals. Interviews: YouTube | NPR Janet Pavek Played Guenevere in Camelot & Musetta in La Boheme at the MET. Obituary: Playbill.com Frederica von Stade Originally wanted to sing musical theatre; gained fame for opera. Interview: Opera Lively From Johnson’s Kids to Lemonade Opera: The American Classical Singer Comes of Age Book by Victoria Etnier Villamil on the 1930s-50s

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Voiceover Resources

About the Voiceover Business

Interview with a Voiceover Guy Launching a Career in Voice-over

Voice-over - Wikipedia Voice-over: Introduction to the Industry

Acquiring Voiceover Skills

Tips for Voice Acting and Getting Into the Voiceover Business, by Kevin Sanderson VoiceActing Academy Training and support in the industry

I Want to be a Voice Actor Representative articles: “Starting from ‘Zero’” “Voice Acting Myths”

Working as a Voiceover Artist

Voiceover.com (Baltimore-based) Listen to voiceover demos Voiceover Jobs Different types of voiceover jobs

How to Make a Voiceover Demo – PDF Take Your Copy to the Woodshed Tips for preparing a voiceover script

Singer/Voice-actor Examples

Liz Bieler Jazz singer & voice actor; listen to samples Annie Kozuch Actor, jazz singer, voiceover artist

Erica Spyres Actor, musical theatre vocalist, spokesperson, voiceover artist DeAnn Trimarchi Actor, opera & musical theatre singer, voiceover artist

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Vocal Pedagogy Resources - Online

General

Warm Ups

About Vocal Warm Ups 30 Vocal Exercises Dr. Ingo Titze’s Favorite Five Vocal Warm-ups The Total Warm-Up by Gerald Klickstein YourAccompanist.com - backup tracks

Vocal Process - Article Archive Technique related articles for a variety of styles Voice Production Tutorials – from the NCVS The Voice Teacher - Article Archive Articles on technique, opera, & solving vocal issues Sing Wise - Information Resource for Singers Cantabile-subito Fach lists, repertoire, descriptions of voice types Voice Acoustics Laryngeal Anatomy – via Wikipedia Journal of Voice - Voice Medicine Voice anatomy & pathology, with related articles Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There! Healthy posture, stage presence, etiquette, etc. Alexander Technique for Musicians Efficient movement; more resources here Claudia Friedlander's The Liberated Voice 10 Most Common Problems of Singers National Association of Teachers of Singing New York Singing Teachers’ Association, Inc Classical Singer - Vocal Magazine

Non-Classical Genres

Guide to Performing: Jazz Jazz Advice - Concepts and tips for jazz artists Tips on Popular Singing - by Frank Sinatra Free Pop/Rock Singing Tips Healthy singing for pop/rock singers Howcast - Pop singing basics Video archive Getting Vocal about Voice Care Singing Success - Popular singing YouTube Channel

Anatomy/Posture

Technique

Children & Youth

Adolescence, Singing Development and National Curricula Design - Health and Vocal Anatomy The Child Voice in Singing, by Francis E. Howard How to Teach Children To Sing Teaching Kids to Sing YouTube Channel Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults

Voice Teacher Associations & Periodicals

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Vocal Pedagogy Resources - Print (pt. 1)

General

Reading Lists

Vocal Pedagogy Reading List By Dr. Stanley Cornett for his Pedagogy course Books by voice teacher Richard Miller Singers.com: Instructional Materials for Singers

Adventures in Singing Clifton Ware (2006) The Art of Singing Jennifer Hamady (2009) Basics of Singing Jan Schmidt (2007) Complete Handbook of Voice Training Richard Alderson (1979) The Diagnosis & Correction of Vocal Faults James C. McKinney (1994) Dynamics of the Singing Voice Meribeth Bunch Dayme (2009) The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice Barbara M. Doscher (2nd ed., 1994) Learning to Sing Jennifer Hamady (2009) Principles of Voice Production Ingo Titze (1994) The Private Voice Studio Handbook Joan Frey Boytim (Hal Leonard 2003) Singing: The Mechanism and the Technic William Vennard (1967) Singing and Imagination Thomas Hemsley (1998) Singing and Teaching Singing Janice L. Chapman (2006) The Science of Vocal Pedagogy Dudley Ralph Appleman (1967) Vocal Technique Julia Davids & Stephen LaTour (2012)

The Bass Voice

The Baritone Voice Anthony Frisell (2007) Securing Baritone, Bass-Baritone, Bass Voices Richard Miller (2008) The Tenor Voice Anthony Frisell (2007)

The Treble Voice

The Soprano Voice Anthony Frisell (2010) Training Soprano Voices Richard Miller (2000)

Textbooks

Basics of Vocal Pedagogy Clifton Ware (1997) The Estelle Liebling Vocal Course Books Soprano | Mezzo/Contralto | Tenor | Baritone/Bass-Baritone/Bass The New Voice Pedagogy Marilee David (1995) On Studying Singing Sergius Kagen (1960) Your Voice: An Inside View Scott McCoy & Lucinda Halstead (2012)

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Pop/Rock

Historical Pedagogy

Bel Canto: A History of Vocal Pedagogy James Stark (2003) Hints on Singing Manuel Garcia (1894) How to Sing Lilli Lehman (1902) Singing in the 20th Century: A Recollection James D. Deer (2005) A Spectrum of Voices Elizabeth Blades-Zeller (2002)

The Contemporary Singer (Berklee Guide) Anne Peckham (2010) Vocal Technique - Guide to Finding Your Real Voice Dena Murray (2002) The Complete Vocal Workout Roger Kain (2006) Vocal Workouts for the Contemporary Singer Anne Peckham (2005)

Jazz

Technique/Pedagogy The Jazz Singer’s Handbook (w/backing CD) Michele Weir (2005) Singing Jazz: The Singers and Their Styles Bruce Crowther & Mike Pinfold (1998) The Complete Guide to Teaching Vocal Jazz Dr. Stephen Zegree (2002) Improvisation Vocal Improvisation (Jazz, R&B & Gospel) Gabrielle Goodman (2010) Scat! Vocal Improvisation Techniques Bob Stoloff (1998)

Anatomy

Anatomy of Breathing Blandine Calais-Germain (2006) Vocal Parts Anatomical Chart

Opera

Bel Canto: Theoretical and Practical Vocal Method Mathilde Marchesi (1970) Bel Canto Masters Study Series List of guides to bel canto singing Caruso’s Method of Voice Production P.M. Marafioti (2010) The Four Voices of Man Jerome Hines (2004) Great Singers on Great Singing Jerome Hines (2004) The Technics of Bel Canto Giovanni Battista Lamperti (2012)

Children & Youth

Singing Lessons for Little Singers Gregory Blankenbehler (2012) Singing Lessons for Little Singers - Beginner Series Gregory Blankenbehler (2012) Teaching Beginners Paul Harris (2008) Teaching Kids to Sing (Exercise Cards) Kenneth H. Phillips (1994) Singers.com: Teaching Kids to Sing List of books, scores, videos and more

Musical Theater

One Voice: Integrating Singing Technique Joan Melton & Kenneth Tom (2012) Singing in Musical Theatre Joan Melton (2007) Singing for Musicals: A Practical Guide Millie Taylor (2008)

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Winds

American Recorder Society (ARS)

The National Flute Association (NFA)

International Clarinet Association (ICA)

Clarinet Jobs Facebook Page

International Double Reed Society (IDRS)

The National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians (NAPBIRT)

Wind Instrument Resources

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Chamber Music

Chamber Music America

Examples of Innovative Ensembles

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3 Traits of Successful Concert Programs

By Gerald Klickstein

Sample Piano Trio Concert Programs

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Examples of Innovative Ensembles

Instrumental Chamber Ensembles

Prism Saxophone Quartet Seeks “to place the saxophone in unexpected contexts, chart fresh musical territory...” No Strings Attached: A PRISM on the Saxophone Quartet, by Matt Mendez So Percussion Brooklyn-based percussion quartet focused on collaborative projects, unique presentation, and creating community through music. A So Percussion Year in Review, by Adam Sliwinski

Del Sol String Quartet Primarily perform music by living composers, especially those from their home state of California.Edgy Precision from Del Sol, by David Bratman eighth blackbird Chicago-based sextet with “the finesse of a string quartet, the energy of a rock band, and the audacity of a storefront theater company.”Artist Interview, by Garrett Schumann

Larger Ensembles

Cantata Profana Vocal and instrumental ensemble that performs in a narrative programming style. Group Bio International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) ICE is a modular ensemble with a focus on premiering new music. Claire Chase on New Music & the Dawn of the ICE Age, by Carlton Wilkinson

Alarm Will Sound 20-member ensemble dedicated to the creation, performance, and recording of contemporary music; often incorporate multimedia and performance art. Bang on a Can Contextualizes music in novel venues and explores interdisciplinary collaboration. The Who and Why of Bang on a Can, by Frank J. Oter

Vocal Ensembles

Rhymes with Opera “…performs new chamber operas, encourages theatrical innovation through multimedia and interdisciplinary collaboration” Interview with Rhymes with Opera by Angel Lam Roomful of Teeth Uses extended and multi-cultural vocal techniques, and commissions diverse repertoire. Coffee Conversation: Roomful of Teeth's Brad Wells, by Peter Matthew Skylark Ensemble Vocal ensemble creating narrative concerts combining stories and music. Interview from Thought Catalogue

Lorelei Ensemble Nine-voice female modular ensemble, with vocalists occasionally doubling on percussion; focused on rarely heard repertoire. Interview from WBUR New York Polyphony Accomplished male vocal quartet that commissions new music, presents diverse programs and explores uses of technology. New York Polyphony: A Vocal Quartet Takes On Death from NPR

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Sample Chamber Ensemble Websites

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String Quartets

Parker Quartet Strengths: Streamlined video player on Media page; varying press quotes on homepage Spektral Quartet Strengths: Merchandise and donate pages; upcoming events listed on homepage; two concert schedule pages (all and local); poster archive

Ariel Quartet Strengths: Homepage features background video and link to upcoming event; clear 3-part “About” section; visually-appealing tour schedule Del Sol Quartet Strengths: Great logo; simple, well organized navigation; thorough education page, extensive sample programs

Piano Trios

Lysander Piano Trio Strengths: Strong sample programs; ample information on homepage Trio Céleste Strengths: Thorough schedule page

Amatis Trio Strengths: Scrolling homepage design; info-rich homepage with news feed and media Claremont Trio Strengths: Effective minimalist design; strong photos; organized repertoire list

Wind & Brass Quintets

Axiom Brass Strengths: Clear professional materials; detailed education pages C Street Brass Strengths: Charismatic images and media

The City of Tomorrow Wind Quintet Strengths: Appealing “listen” button on homepage; prominent donate link to Fractured Atlas

Other Ensembles

Eighth Blackbird Strengths: Diverse media samples; multiple project descriptions; appealing and well-updated news page Roomful of Teeth Strengths: Attractive site; collaborative spirit; active verbs for headings; clear tour listings Duex Voix Strengths: Consistent aesthetic; prominent “Donate” button; accessible event RSVP; attractive reviews

Sō Percussion Strengths: Prominent accomplishments featured on homepage; unique photos, thorough schedule info; intuitive navigation; social media links at bottom Dallas String Quartet (Crossover Ensemble) Strengths: Landing page scrolls through multiple photos and links; autographed albums in web store

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Chorus

Choral Resources

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Choral Resources

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Chorus America

Choruses in the MD/DC Area

GALA Choruses

Commissioning Tips

From GALA Choruses

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Military Bands

Air Force Band

Army Band

Army Field Band

Army Fife & Drum Corps

Coast Guard Band

Marine Band

Marine Drum & Bugle Corps

Naval Academy Band

Navy Band

West Point Military Academy Band

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Orchestra

American Orchestra Forum

League of American Orchestras

Regional Orchestra Players Association

International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians

AuditionHacker

How to win orchestral auditions

Instrumental job openings in professional ensembles 22-23

Orchestra External Job Search Links

Part-Time Orchestras in the MD/DC Area

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Arts Advocacy

Research studies and publications, legislation initiatives, network listings, and awards

Americans for the Arts

Lots of grants, resources, and other opportunities for individuals and organizations

Maryland State Arts Council

Maryland Citizens for the Arts (MCA)

Job board, workshops, and annual summit

Newsletter and grants and resources for individuals and organizations

Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation

Grants and scholarships, research articles, nonprofit management institute, podcast, and a blog

NAMM Foundation

Collective of 6 organizations providing grants, opportunities, and resources

US Regional Arts Organizations

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Administrative Roles in Presenting Organizations

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Research studies and publications, legislation initiatives, network listings, and awards

Americans for the Arts

ArtsJournal.com

Articles on music, dance, theater, and visual art

Articles, courses, calendar of events, journal publications, and books

Arts Management Network

Association of Arts Administration Educators

Annual conference, jobs board, and listing of arts administration degree programs

Eastman Case Studies

From Eastman School of Music

League of American Orchestras

National conference, jobs board, grants, resources, and opportunities

Local Arts Agencies Salaries

From Americans for the Arts, 2018

Top 10 Free Web Resources for Arts & culture Leaders

From Arts Consulting Group, 2016

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Administrative Roles in Presenting Organizations

Primary Administrative Departments & Duties

Box Office: Oversees ticketing, sales, data gathering Development Manager: Acquires income from sources other than ticket sales (e.g. fundraisers/grants) Education Officers: Executes community/youth programs and projects Finance: Produces budgets, reports and forecasts; oversees all budgetary matters Front-of-House: Manages ushers, lobby, and guest services to ensure a quality audience experience Marketing/Communications: Oversees advertising, publications, promotions, audience development Orchestra/General Manager: Supervises operational matters such as scheduling, rosters, rehearsals Personnel/Human Resources: Manages employment matters, searches, hiring, reviews, benefits Production/Operations: Organizes logistics for events; manages technical requirements and stage crew Public Relations: Generates media coverage; addresses how an organization is viewed by the public

Senior Positions

Artistic Administrator: Curates concert seasons and schedules; may negotiate contracts Executive Director: Manages budget, strategy & senior staff; reports to a Board of Directors

Diagram of One Non-Profit Presenter’s Organizational Structure University Musical Society at the University of Michigan

Gaining Qualifications for Arts Administration Jobs

1. Pursue internships 2. Seek entry-level employment: LAUNCHPad lists numerous arts administration job search tools.

Articles and Resources

Australian Guide to Careers in Music – Chapter 11: Arts Administration, by Michael Hannan Descriptions of job types and the requisite training they require

Music Business vs. Arts Admin vs. Career Development vs. Music Entrepreneurship, by David Cutler The differences between and characteristics of college programs in these areas

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The Basics of Freelancing & Entrepreneurship

Resources, a blog, and curated lists of insurance plans for reelancers

Freelancers Union

ArtsStart.org

Online resources, podcasts, and articles

Grants and educational programs for growing businesses

Kauffman Foundation

Leadership coaching and online resources

National Arts Strategies, Inc.

Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education

Online conferences, awards, and other resources

Calendar of events, interest group list, networking portal, research publications, and teaching podcast

US Association for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship

Articles

Articles about Music Entrepreneurship

By Gerald Klickstein

Event list, business and career tips, education articles, and more

Entrepreneur the Arts

Self-Employment Basics

From the US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Legal Resources/Publishing

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Business Resources

Project Management

Business Education

Grammy U

(Membership required)

Asana

Music Business Association

Score Association

Trello

US Small Business Administration

Venture for America

Twist

Resources, funding, and mentorship for Peabody/JHU students

JHU Ventures

JHU Social Innovation Lab

Business Plans

How to Write a Business Plan

From DiscoverBusiness.com

Business Model Canvas

From Strategyzer

Sample Business Plans

From Bplans.com

Write Your Business Plan

From The US Small Business Administration

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Legal Resources/Publishing & Licensing

Legal Resources

Business and Legal Resources

From Goldstein & Guilliams Arts Law

IP Legal FreeBies Blog

Understanding Music Copyright

From the Arthur Friedheim Library

Washington DC Area Lawyers for the Arts

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts National Directory

Publishing Organizations

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)

The Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC)

SoundExchange

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)

International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)

Harry Fox Agency (HFA)

National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)

Music Publishers Association (MPA)

Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

National Music Publishers Association (NMPA)

Publishing Articles

Music Publishing: Copyright Demystified

From MusicalAmerica.com (2014)

Music Industry Quizzes

From the Future of Music Coalition

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Fundraising

Crowdfunding

Kickstarter

Indiegogo.com

Crowdfunding Field Guide

"The Musicians Guide to Fan Funding"

Written by Jonathan Ostrow

JHU Ventures

Resources, funding, and mentorship for Peabody/JHU students

Grants

MS Office

Google Docs

Budget Templates:

Grants & Awards

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Index of US Funding Sources by State

From The Grantsmanship Center

Partnering with Non-Profits

By Gerald Klickstein

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Student debt relief from the US Department of Education

Resources for Grantseekers

By Gerald Klickstein

Tips for Writing Grant Proposals

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Managing Money

Financial Basics

MS Office

Google Docs

Budget Templates:

Financial Literacy Basics

From UMBC

A Guide to Personal Finance for Teachers

From MoneyGeek

Actor and Artist's Guide to Personal Finance

Income & Expense Tracking Template

For freelancers, created by Peabody LAUNCHPad

You Need a Budget Software

One year free for college students

Taxes & Accounting

Bookkeeping for Artists

Self Employment in the Arts

Student Loan Repayment Plans

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Touring

Producing Concerts

Commissioning Music

Programming

3 Traits of Successful Concert Programs

By Gerald Klickstein

Don't Be A White Egg

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Sample Solo Piano Recital Programs

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Ticketing

BrownPaperTickets

EventBrite

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Touring

Venues

General Resources

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Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP)

Classical Music Venues around Washington DC

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Places to Perform in the Baltimore Area

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Touring Resources for Musicians

From the Maryland State Arts Council

Search Tool: Explore Maryland Arts

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House Concert Resources:

Virginia Local Arts Agencies

Concerts in Your Home

GroupMuse

Booking & Listing

Funding & Travel

American Music Abroad

DC Federation of Musicians

From the United States Artists

From Musical America Worldwide

Awards

Networking Tool

From the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation

National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)

Grants and Programs

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Touring Resources for Musicians

How to Tour

Music Think Tank- Touring Articles by a variety of authors on issues ranging from organizing and promoting tours to selling merchandise. Touring Strategies Jeri Goldstein offers more than 15 articles. Advice for US and Canadian Bands Touring in Europe by Andy Reynolds Advice for Musicians Touring in Europe By Christina Morelli Carrying Instruments on US Planes These are new regulations as of March 2015, some of which may not be known to airline staff. Be prepared to show and discuss these regulations with them if necessary.

Before You Book a Tour Concise article with links to other posts on topics such as gig swaps and choosing cities. By Heather McDonald on About.com. Booking Your Own Tour: A How-to Guide By Ari Herstand, from the ASCAP blog. Booking Your Tour Singer-Songwriter Ann Vriend offers 24 tips on booking, money, travelling, and more. Count It All: The Actual, Hard Costs of Touring Money-saving advice for musicians by Kevin Breuner on the DIY Musician Blog. The DIY Musician's Guide to Touring Tips for planning a successful tour from start to finish.

Directories/Organizations

National Association of Campus Activities Identify & showcase for college presenters. US Artists Funds for US performers to appear at overseas festivals.

Association of Performing Arts Presenters Large showcases and other avenues for performers to reach presenters. ConcertsInYourHome.com Search for people who hire musicians to perform house concerts. Musical America Directory Search for presenters in a vast database.

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Community Engagement

Handbook for Artists Working in Community

From Springboard for the Arts. Free pdf download after submitting the contact form.

Community Engagement: What You Need to Know

From Arts Journal Blog

National Guild for Community Arts Education

Association of Teaching Artists

SphinxConnect Conference

Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance

Maryland Citizens for the Arts

Civic Arts

ArtsEngaged

The League of American Orchestras

LAUNCHPad Experiential Learning Programs

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International/Underrepresented Artists

JHU Office of International Services

EducationUSA

Sponsored by the US Department of State

Journal of International Students

Study in the States

Glossary of US Immigration Law Terminology

From the Murphy Law Firm

Resources for African-American & Latino Musicians

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Asian Composers League

Asian Cultural Council

Asia Society

Japan Foundation Arts & Cultural Exchange

JHU Cultural Groups

Chinese Students Association of JHU

JHED required

Korean Students Association of JHU

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Resources for African-American & Latino Musicians

Organizations, Ensembles, Festivals

Scholarships

Congressional Black Caucus Scholarship Previous Deadline: April 29. Amount: $3K Jack and Jill Foundation Scholarship Usual Deadline: June 1. Amount: $1,500-$2,500 Latin Grammy Foundation Scholarship Previous Deadline: Nov. 2 Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Several scholarships in the amount of $1K NANM Scholarship Competition for Voice Previous Application Deadline: Jan. 26 Amount: $4,500-$6,500 peermusic Latin Scholarship $5,000 for a composer of Latin music Soros Fellowships for New Americans Deadline: Nov. 1. Amounts up to $90K

Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra Philadelphia ensemble formed in 2007 Chicago Sinfonietta’s Project Inclusion Fellowships in conducting, performance, admin Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts D.C. organization supporting African-American classical musicians and performing artists Coalition of Harpists of African Descent Resources plus a repertoire list Colour of Music Music festival in Charleston, SC featuring African-American classical musicians. National Association of Negro Musicians Advocates for African-American music Opera Ebony Opera company based in NYC Project Inclusion - Grant Park Music Festival Promotes diversity in orchestras Sphinx Organization & Sphinx Competition Programs supporting diversity in classical music Videmus Resources and a voice competition

Repertoire Resources

Other Resources

African American Art Song Alliance African American Band Music African American Gospel Music African American Sheet Music African American Song Classical Music Recordings of Black Composers Latin American Art Song Alliance

AfriClassical.com - Blog, research, links Afrocentric Voices in “Classical” Music Johns Hopkins University Cultural Groups Search the directory using keywords Johns Hopkins University Diversity Resources Multicultural Awareness Council At the Cincinnati Symphony

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Arts in Healthcare

American Music Therapy Association

JHU Center for Music & Medicine

Peabody Arts in Healthcare

Performing Arts Medicine Association

International Association for Music and Medicine

National Association for Arts in Health

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Education

K-12 Education

Higher Education

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The College Music Society

How to Apply for Faculty Positions

By Gerald Klickstein

Preparing DMA Candidates to Win Tenure-Track Jobs

How to Read a Faculty Job Ad

From The Chronicle of Higher Education

Inside Higher Ed

Association EuropÉenne des Conservatories

Lessons & Community Teaching

Music Teachers National Association

Arts Every Day Baltimore

National Art Education Association

Teach for America

Young Audiences Arts for Learning, Maryland

Selected Places to Teach Music in the MD/DC Area

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Selected Places to Teach in the MD/DC Area

Press the button in the top left corner of the map to see the categories menu (this map is organized into Private Schools, Public Schools, Higher Education, Community Music Schools/Programs, Music Stores, Dance Teaching Opportunities, and Remote Teaching Opportunities). Each location can be clicked on to reveal contact info for the venue.

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K-12 Education

American String Teachers Association

A Guide to Personal Finance for Teachers

From MoneyGeek

JHU Master of Arts in Teaching

(Other schools offer similar degrees)

National Association for Music Education

Occupational Outlook Handbook:

High School

Middle School

Kindergarten/Elementary

Peabody Music Education Certification/Programs

Teacher Loan Forgiveness

From the US Dept. of Education

Private School Info & Organizations

Certification & Employment Info for Maryland

Association of Independent Schools in Maryland/DC

Baltimore Teaching Fellows

Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA)

Council for American Private Education

National Association of Independent Schools

MD Department of Education

Certification Index

From Private Schools Review

Private Schools in Maryland

Praxis exam info for MD

Private School Teacher Salaries & Information

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Performing Arts Unions

American Federation of Musicians (AFM)

American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)

Future of Music Coalition

Musicians' Union of Metropolitan Baltimore

Washington DC Federation of Musicians

Freelancers Union

SAG-AFTRA