Vol. XVIII No. 5
February 2003
Announcements




Spring 2003 Career Development Seminars

Once again, The Juilliard School is pleased to offer a series of FREE Tuesday-night seminars designed to help alumni and current Juilliard students improve their professional development skills. Come to all or just one or two sessions, and get valuable advice from industry experts that will let you take control of your career path. All seminars take place in the 11th-floor lounge of the Rose Building, from 6 to 8 p.m. (Students: You can attend these seminars for Horizons credits! Call the Office of Residence Life at ext. 7400.)
Feb. 4: How to Book Your Own Concert It is a myth that concert presenters only hire artists with management; indeed, the majority are willing to work directly with artists, and many prefer it. Take a practical look at the process of finding and communicating with concert presenters: learn how to make one’s work interesting to them and their audiences, negotiate fees, draw up contracts, and see events through to a conclusion, so that artist and concert presenter alike are happy. Interactive role-playing will allow students to gain practical experience. Speaker: Robert Besen.
Feb. 11: Recording Studio Production Techniques This session gives an overview of what actually goes on in a professional recording session. Directed by J.R. Guerrieri, executive producer at Uptime Studios, the seminar includes tips on time management, equipment use, working with engineers, and what to expect from the experience of producing your own CD. Speaker: Derek Wieland.
Feb. 18: Entrepreneurship for the Professional Performer Performers are often “accidental entrepreneurs,” approaching careers with eyes shut and fingers crossed. We hope someone will discover us and make our dreams come true. Learn how to develop an entrepreneurial spirit and apply it to your artistic passion! Join us for a practical and lively discussion about how to make a living doing what you love. Speaker: Catherine Fitterman.
Feb. 25: Technology in Performance Technology plays an ever-increasing role in the creation and performance of new works of art. Many new career opportunities have developed for creators and performers, as well as artists interested in interdisciplinary and interactive art forms. Edward Bilous and members of the Juilliard Electric Ensemble will discuss the use of new technology. Musicians and dancers will share their experience in preparation for the premiere concerts of the Juilliard Electric Ensemble on April 3-5. The demonstration will include both electronic instruments and interactive technologies. Speaker: Ed Bilous.
Space is limited, so please contact the Alumni Affairs Office, (212) 799-5000, ext. 344, as soon as possible to reserve a space in any of the seminars.




2002-03 C.V. Starr Doctoral Forums

Juilliard students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the 2002-03 Doctoral Forums. The schedule for the forums, which take place in Morse Hall from 5 to 6 p.m., is as follows:


February 4: Alan Walker: “Liszt and the Beethoven Symphonies.”


February 25: Dr. Karen Painter (Harvard University): “Carmina Burana and Music in Nazi Germany.”


March 25: Dr. Joel Sachs (The Juilliard School) on Henry Cowell and his music.


Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Alumni who wish to attend should reserve in advance by calling the library, (212) 799-5000, ext. 265.




Scholastic Distinction Program

The Scholastic Distinction Program offers an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students to expand their academic experience at Juilliard by engaging in a yearlong research project. Possible ideas include research that would form the basis for starting your own dance or theater company after graduation, researching a topic in art history at the Metropolitan Museum, or researching and preparing a critical performance edition of a particular piece of music. Third-year music and dance students, and second-year drama students, are invited to apply if they are in good academic standing. The initial application deadline for submitting a letter of interest is February 11. Further information about the Scholastic Distinction Program is available in the Chamber Music Office.




Student Luncheons With President Polisi

President Joseph Polisi will host a monthly series of informal lunches for 15 to 20 students. An open agenda for each luncheon will allow students to discuss issues of particular interest to them with the president and other senior administrators and faculty. The three luncheons this spring will take place on Monday, February 24, and Friday, March 28, at noon and on Thursday, April 24, at 12:30 p.m. All are in the Board Room on the second floor. Interested students should sign up with Martha Sterner in the President’s Office. Space is limited, and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.




Exchange Program

The Juilliard School has an exchange program with the Royal Academy of Music in London. A returning Juilliard music student will be selected to spend the 2003–04 academic year at the Royal Academy and a student from the Royal Academy will spend the year at Juilliard.

This is not a funded program, but both students will be eligible for financial aid packages at their respective home institutions. Any student who wishes to be considered for this program should contact Dean Clapp’s office by Friday, February 28, 2003.




Walter W. Naumburg Foundation Violin Competition

Deadline for applications is March 1. See Lucy Mann in Room S-1, or call 874-1150.




Juilliard Summer Project Grants Available

Juilliard financially supports, in full or part, the summer activities of a small number of students who engage in structured summer projects outside their regular professional artistic studies. The projects should be designed both to expand students’ professional versatility and to strengthen their sense of social responsibility as artists. Preference will be given to projects that have not only educational value to the student beyond conventional artistic or academic studies, but also potential benefit to others, especially those in underserved areas of the United States.

Students are encouraged to apply for summer grants by submitting a written description of their project and proposed budget, including contributions by the applicant and other funding sources, to the Dean’s Office by March 17, 2003.




Attention All Students! Checked Your Juilliard E-mail Account Lately?

You might have missed important official communication—or your mailbox might be full and bouncing mail! Students are now required to check their Juilliard accounts regularly! Don’t know how? Contact I.T. at ext. 7121 or drop by Room 248.




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