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Institute for Music Leadership

  • About the IML
    • Welcome
    • Contact Us
    • Spotlight
    • History of the IML
  • Arts Leadership Programs
    • About
    • ALP Certificate Program
    • ALP Course Information
    • Eastman Career and Leadership Certificate Online
    • MA in Music Leadership
  • Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research
  • Careers
    • Career Advising
    • Résumé and CV
    • Cover Letters
    • Interview Prep
    • Teaching Philosophies
    • Personal Statements
    • Job Openings
    • Freelance and Media Resources
    • Additional Resources
    • IML Video Interview Space
  • Events
  • Grants
  • Gig Service
  • IML Store

Additional Resources

COVID-19 Resources

In light of recent events, many musicians performances, gigs, and employment opportunities have been cancelled or moved to online platforms. With this in mind, we wanted to provide some additional resources to support musicians during this time.

Music Specific

  • U.S. Gig Economy Relief Package – Approved – On March 27, 2020 the U.S. passed a legislation to provide a relief package to those who are freelancers. This site will summarize the package offerings.
  • Uncertain Times: Resources for Musicians – Developed by the Paul R. Judy Center, this list includes some foundations and relief fund recommendations.
  • Arts Education – Online Workshops & Conversations – The National Guild for Community Arts Education is hosting a series of workshops, conversations, and programming around human-centered approaches in crisis, transitioning art programing, & organization check-ins.
  • Links to Key U.S. Resources for Performing Artists – Developed by the Manhattan School of Music, this page pulls together funding sources, general resources, advocacy, and additional recommendations.
  • Which Unemployment Benefits Do You Apply For? – Developed by the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), this provides a chart guide and resources on which benefits are applicable to you.
  • State-by-State Resource Guide for Musicians – This updating article first highlights overall resources, but then specifies opportunities and assistant in particular states around supporting musicians during COVID-19.
  • Festival Updates – Musical America’s Festival Guide has updates on cancellations and alterations of 2020 festivals.
  • ESM Student Guide to Home Recording & Video Conferencing
  • General Employment Resources

  • Who is Hiring During Coronavirus? – An article highlighting job availabilities in various industries to help support those looking for employment.
  • Handshake Remote Positions – Handshake has handful of remote positions available in various industries for current students.

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:

  • Acceptd – A Guide to Summer Opportunities
  • Handshake’s “Job” Section (must belong to an affiliated school)
  • Summer Festival List – Peabody Institute

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:

  • Checklist for First Years
  • Checklist for Grads

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.

  • State Certification Practices as of 2016

Rochester Career Assistance

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

  • Rochester Area Career Development Association

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.

  • Student Apartment Guide
  • NY Student Housing
  • Student Housing – National & International

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.

  • The Meliora Collective

Writing BIOS

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

  • Writing a Bio Tip Sheet
  • Musical America Posts about Bios

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!

  • Auditions
  • Career Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Health & Performance Anxiety
  • Higher Education
  • Job Hunting
  • Job Hunting in the Music Industry
  • Music Entrepreneurship
  • Preparing for an Interview
  • Student Guides
  • Writing a Resume


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.

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Rochester, NY 14604

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