Summer Opportunities

Summer festivals, workshops, camps, and internships are a great way to build experiences and connections! Check out the following locations for various opportunities:

GETTING Your Career STARTED

You can get a jump start on your career plans while still in school! In fact, it’s important that you do. Here are some things to consider:

NAFME Certification

For those in Music Education, here is an important chart that can help you navigate various state’s certification requirements, length, and levels.

Rochester Career Assistance

The city of Rochester also has a career service, offering career fairs and other events.

LOCAL & TEMPORARY HOUSING

Whether it’s apartments for during or after school, or temporary housing for internships and festivals, here are some sites that can help you find place to live.

BUILDING A NETWORK

Join other Eastman School of Music students and alumni on our professional platform where you can connect, network, and discuss field-related topics.

Writing BIOS

As a performer, conductor, or composer, you are most likely going to need a brief bio of some sort.

REFERENCE LIBRARY

The Office of Careers and Professional Development maintains a significant library of reference books covering topics from performance anxiety to foundation grants here in the Institute for Music Leadership office. Browse our available books!

Meet with an Advisor


Make an appointment with the Eastman Careers Advisor to discuss career topics in further detail.

Going to be on the UR Campus? Visit the Gwen M Greene Career and Internship Center.