Vol. XVII No. 1
September 2001
Announcements





The President’s Office

Announces Open Office Hours Every Monday Afternoon From 2 - 3 P.M.

Students are welcome to use this hour to make appointments to see President Polisi. They may make appointments for other times as well.





2001-02 Recital Procedures and Requirements

Recital Qualifications
Non-Required Recitals: November
Non-Required Recitals: December
Non-Required Recitals: January
Non-Required Recitals: February
Non-Required Recitals: March
Non-Required Recitals: April
Non-Required Recitals: May
Sign-Up Begins
September 11, 2001
October 2, 2001
November 6, 2001
December 4, 2001
January 17, 2002
January 29, 2002
February 19, 2002


All required recitals must be booked by October 5, 2001

  1. Check the blue recital schedule book located in the Concert Office for available times, but do not write in this book. Choose your preferred date carefully, and check for other performance conflicts. There is a $100 fee for changes or cancellations made within two months of your recital date.

  2. Fill out the RECITAL REQUEST APPLICATION before booking your recital with the Concert Office. If you are booking a required recital, you need not have your teacher’s signature at the time of booking, but it must be obtained and returned to the Concert Office by Dec. 15. If booking a non-required recital, all recitalists (solo and joint) must have a teacher’s signature before a time will be booked.

  3. PROGRAM INFORMATION and STAGE SET-UP DIAGRAMS are due two weeks prior to your recital. Programs must be typed and signed by your teacher before submission. Large ensemble pieces are not allowed without prior written approval of the Concert Office. A dress rehearsal time in the Recital Hall may be booked when all of the above information has been received.

  4. Graduating students must return the INTENT TO GRADUATE form (complete with the recital date, teacher’s signature, and Concert Office signature) to the Registrar’s Office by December 15, 2001.




Juilliard Concerts Downtown: September Performances

Juilliard Concerts
180 Maiden Lane, Ground Floor Lobby
Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER PERFORMANCES

September 4, 2001
Adelaide and Edgar Roberts – Duo Piano
Works by Mozart, Hummel, Mendelssohn

September 11, 2001
Ulla Suokko - Flute
Gulnara Mashourova – Harp
Works by Fauré, Ravel, Debussy, Bartok, Piazolla, Sibelius, and Iber

September 18, 2001
Tricia Park – Violin
Mimi Soloman – Piano
Works by Mozart, Brahms, Kreisler, Wieniawski

September 25, 2001
Jesus Castro-balbi – Cello
Gloria Lin – Piano
Works by Bach, Beethoven, Hindemith, Popper, Stroppa, and Dvorâk





Educational Outreach Open House

The Office of Educational Outreach will host an Open House for Juilliard students on Friday, September 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Join director Aaron Flagg, associate director, Ellen Brofman, and faculty member David Wallace in room 309 for a two-hour information session and interactive workshop that will introduce you to the programs through discussion, demonstration, and role-playing. Learn about the Morse Fellowship, Instrumental Music Program, and the Community Service Fellowship. Applications for all programs will be available at the Open House. Horizons points are available.





Cartoon Contest

Hey, Drama Dudes! (And Dancers and Musicians, Too!)
OK, we know you can act, dance, play, and sing... but can you DRAW? The Juilliard Journal is looking for student-produced cartoons that put a humorous spin on the arts and/or Juilliard. Drawings must be done in black ink or dark pencil, and be no larger than 8-1/2 by 11 inches (a standard sheet of paper). Submissions can be dropped off in Room 442A or sent by interoffice mail (but please do NOT fold). Put your name and telephone number on the backm so that we can contact you. All cartoons selected for publication will net their creator a pair of movie passes... and FAME and GLORY! (OK, sort of...) For further information, call ext. 341.





Fall 2001 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 8 to 9:30 p.m. (Note to students: You can attend these seminars for Horizons Credits. Call the Office of Residence Life, ext. 7400.)

Tuesday, October 2, 2001
Performing Artists: Identify Your Transferable Skills and Expand Your Income-Producing Opportunities!

In this interactive workshop especially for dancers, singers, actors, and musicians, you will be able to identify your own personal skills and abilities, and begin to generate ideas for income-producing work while still performing or for future career alternatives. The transferable skills developed from performing arts training and a liberal arts education, and how these talents can be of value in the current marketplace, will also be discussed.
Guest speaker: Suzie Jary, MSW, CSW, Director of Client Services at Career Transition for Dancers.

Tuesday, October 9, 2001
Developing, Promoting, and Managing Your Ensemble From A to Z

Michael Sgouros (BM ’89, percussion) of the Ethos Percussion Ensemble, Henning Rüebsam (BFA ’91, dance) of Sensedance, and Adi Menczel (BM ’98, MM ’00, flute) and Sarah Johnson (BM ’97, MM ’99, oboe) of the Ariel Winds will share their experiences in developing, promoting, and managing their performing ensembles. Topics will include: entrepreneurship, fund-raising, residencies, public relations, self-management, and much more. If you are a member of an ensemble that is considering a professional career, then don’t miss this opportunity to learn the secrets behind these successful groups.

Tuesday, October 16, 2001
Passing It On: The Vast Field of Arts in Education

Join Juilliard alumni Dr. Aaron Flagg (BM ’92, MM ’93, trumpet), Director of the Juilliard Educational Outreach Program, and Gina Gutierrez (MM ’89, voice), Project Coordinator for the New York City Arts Teaching Fellows Program, for a discussion about career opportunities in arts education. Learn about new programs offering you the chance to pass your knowledge and experience on to a new generation. Topics for discussion will include: the philosophy of teaching; benefits of teaching; teaching opportunities in the arts; and current trends in arts education.

Tuesday, October 23, 2001
Recording and Producing Your First CD and Video Demo

Learn how easy and affordable it can be to record and produce your own CD. Topics include recording a demo, creating a master, graphic design, and marketing and distribution. Guest speakers will include Robert Taibbi, Director of the Juilliard Recording Department, and representatives from Disc Makers, Uptime, Inc., and Eclipse Video, Inc.

Tuesday, November 13, 2001
The Science of Success

This motivational workshop is designed to help you undo past failures, overcome feelings of inadequacy, feel confident instantly, and rocket to recognition. Michael Barakat (BM ’00, voice) and Louis Michel present expert solutions that guarantee results for your most difficult challenges. Come discover your personal best.





Attention: Seattle-Area Alumni

Watch your mail for your invitation to the upcoming Juilliard alumni brunch taking place in Seattle on Sunday, September 23.

For more information, call the Office of Alumni Affairs at (212) 799-5000, ext. 344.

We hope to see you there!