Join us to celebrate Eastman’s career week from March 3 to March 7 with five special events, daily guest and alumni advising, and a contest to win a $15 gift card to either Java’s or TaiChi!
Complete at least 3 of the 10 opportunities listed below and be entered into a lottery to win the card! Winners will be drawn at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 7th. All students who have completed at least 3 activities will be entered, but only 10 will win. Be sure to complete the Scavenger Hunt! This can be submitted anytime throughout Career Week.
Want more career tips from your faculty? Keep an eye on our Instagram (@eastmaniml) throughout the week for helpful tips!
Monday, March 3
Monday, March 3
11:30AM-1:30 PM, Lowry Hall
Ask Me Anything!
with Dr. Blaire Koerner and Dr. Jeff Dunn
Come to the main hall to grab a cup of coffee and ask our career advisors, Blaire Koerner and Jeff Dunn, anything! Want to know tips on writing a bio? Have an upcoming graduate school interview? Curious about summer options? We can help.
Monday, March 3
3:00-4:30 PM, IML Office
Individual Advising with Liz Brooks Wentworth ’02E (MM)
Join us to connect with MET Opera Chorister and alumna Liz Brooks Wentworth! Liz is a mezzo-soprano originally from Dallas, Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and a Master of Music from the Eastman School of Music. Elizabeth has performed as a soloist with several opera companies, including Opera Colorado, Des Moines Metro Opera, Utah Festival Opera, and Baltimore Concert Opera. Since joining the Metropolitan Opera Chorus in 2013, she has become a key member of the alto section, contributing to over 1,700 performances across more than 90 productions at the Met. Her ongoing presence continues to enrich the chorus, supporting numerous acclaimed opera productions. Sign up for a time at this link.
Tuesday, March 4
Tuesday, March 4
9:30-11:00AM, IML Office
Individual Advising with Chaowen Ting ’14E (DMA)
Join us to connect with conductor and Eastman alumna Chaowen Ting ’14E (DMA)! A fearless leader on the podium, conductor Chaowen Ting has been praised for her “remarkable and stylish” musical direction and her ability to pull “beautiful sounds” with “many nuances.”With a deep desire to connect people through music, The Atlanta-based Taiwan native is known for building a meaningful community through innovative programming and collaborations, while recognized for her empathic leadership and advocacy for equity within the music industry. Sign up for a time at this link.
Tuesday, March 4
2:35-3:25 PM, MC1
More than a Musician:
Applying Your Skills to Thrive After College with Adrian DiMatteo ’12E
For many music school graduates, reality hits hard after college. The fact is, while conservatories excel at teaching technical skills and theoretical foundations, they don’t always prepare students for a life in music.
The good news is, there are many ways to develop a fulfilling, holistic career that balances personal and professional relationships, health and wellbeing, community engagement and economic security – without sacrificing artistry.
This interactive presentation, workshop and Q&A is a valuable opportunity to connect with an Eastman graduate with over two decades of experience as a performing and recording artist, entrepreneur, author and educator. He will be sharing insights from a career that has taken him from palaces to prisons, indigenous villages and international festivals.
Join us for this free and open session – no registration required!
Wednesday, March 5
Wednesday, March 5
12:30-2:00 PM, IML Office
Individual Advising with Zoya Leybin
Join us to connect with orchestral violinist and educator Zoya Leybin! Zoya Leybin was born in Riga, Latvia, where her musical life began at the age five. By fifteen, she was making solo appearances and performed chamber music throughout the former Soviet Union. After graduating with a Master degree from the Moscow Conservatory, Zoya played in various ensembles before being appointed as the concertmaster of the Latvian State Chamber Orchestra. She left the former Soviet Union and immigrated to the United States, where she became a member of the San Francisco Symphony playing in both violin sections for 27 years. Sign up for a time at this link.
Wednesday, March 5
5:00-6:30 PM, George Walker Center/MC5
Walker Center Wednesday: Using Your Passion for Belonging
How do we use our passion for making positive impact in our professional spaces? How do we talk about that passion and work?
Join the IML and the George Walker Center for a Walker Center Wednesday event with food and conversation! Enjoy food from women-owned businesses in celebration of Women’s History Month, and engage in discussion about directing your passion towards equity and inclusion work. Learn more about articulating your goals and mission without using buzzwords, and expressing your commitment to a culture of belonging in conversations, applications, and interviews.
Do you have a question to ask? Submit this anonymous form in advance to ensure it’s included in the conversation!
Thursday, March 6
Thursday, March 6
2:30-3:30 PM, IML Office
Resume Review with Peer Career Advisors
Join the IML’s Peer Career Advisors, Jack Snelling and Qingqing Kong, for an open resume review session! Jack and Qingqing will be available throughout the semester to meet with both undergraduate and graduate students to review resumes and other materials for any application that you’re preparing! Jack is a current master’s student, studying Jazz and Contemporary Media, and has been involved with the IML since they began school at Eastman last year. Qingqing is also a current master’s student studying Music Education, and both of them serve on the Graduate Student Association Executive Board. No appointment necessary; just join us at the IML!
Thursday, March 6
4:00-5:30 PM, IML Office
Individual Advising with Patty Welch ’91E, ’97E (MM)
Join us to connect with educator and alumna Patty Welch! Patty is celebrating her 34th year of teaching 7-12th grade instrumental music (band); 32 in the West Irondequoit Central School District in Rochester, NY where she has served as the Director of Student Activities and currently serves as the K-12 Music Curriculum Coordinator along with her 5-12 teaching duties. She received her bachelor’s in music education and performance and her master’s in music education from the Eastman School of Music. She is the 2023 recipient of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s Music Educator of the Year award. Sign up for a time at this link.
Friday, March 7
Friday, March 7
12:30-2:00 PM, IML Office
Individual Advising with Alyssa Barna ’19E (PhD)
Join us to connect with Alyssa Barna, Assistant Professor of Music Theory at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities! Alyssa Barna is a music theorist who studies form, timbre, and the voice in recent popular music. As a public music theorist, she works to share theory and analysis with broader audiences. Want to learn more about higher education, faculty life, or getting published? Sign up for a time at this link.
Friday, March 7
Eastman Scavenger Hunt
Explore the various resources and tools for students at Eastman! Access the form at this link, and search online and on campus to find the answers. Completed and correct responses are due by 2:00 PM on March 7 to be counted as one activity for the gift card drawing!
