Join us to celebrate Eastman’s career week from March 4 to March 8 with five special events, a new podcast episode, and a contest to win a $25 gift card!

Complete at least 3 of the 6 activities listed below and stop by the IML to pick up your prize! Only the first 10 will win, and the gift cards are first come, first served!

Gift cards from The Little Theatre, Ugly Duck Coffee, and Taichi Bubble Tea
Careers in Crescendo: Lessons for Musicians

Available Friday, March 1

New Podcast Episode: Discovering the Power of Storytelling with Joshua Conyers

In this episode, Jeff chats with Joshua Conyers, a GRAMMY-nominated baritone and Assistant Professor of Voice at the Eastman School of Music. Professor Conyers discusses his journey into the worlds of opera and higher education, and his experiences telling both fictional and factual stories through opera.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or SoundCloud.

To receive credit for completing this activity, please stop by the IML and answer the following questions:

  1. What was Prof. Conyers’ first major musical endeavor?
  2. What role did Prof. Conyers perform on a GRAMMY-nominated album?
  3. What is Prof. Conyers’ advice to musicians looking to make impact on audiences?

Monday, March 4

1:30-3:30 PM, Lowry Hall

Ask Me Anything!

with Dr. Blaire Koerner

Come to the main hall to grab a cup of coffee and ask our career advisor, Dr. Blaire Koerner, anything! Want to know tips on writing a bio? Have an upcoming graduate school interview? Curious about summer options? We can help.

Dr. Blaire Koerner
Prof. Steve Danyew

Tuesday, March 5

11:30AM-2:00 PM, IML Office

Meet with an ESM Alum

Schedule a one on one session with ESM Alum and IML faculty Steve Danyew. Prof. Danyew can share the in’s and out’s of being a composer, publishing your own music, and copyrighting your materials!

Sign up for a time using this link.

Wednesday, March 6

1:00-3:00 PM, IML Office

Resume Drive

Do you have a resume or CV that you need some feedback on? Bring a printed copy of your materials to drop off at the IML office on Wednesday March 6th during our “Resume Drive”, and receive thoughtful comments and suggestions from our Peer Career Advisors!

Peer Career Advisors Ian Briffa and Marlies Hollevoet
Jeff Dunn
Dr. Jeff Dunn

Thursday, March 7

2:00-4:00 PM, Betty’s Cafe

Conversations and Cupcakes

Considering summer jobs and opportunities? Thinking about what is coming next after graduation? Come have a cupcake and chat with career advisor Jeff Dunn and IML Director Rachel Roberts! We’re here to help!

Friday, March 8

11:30AM-12:30 PM, Zoom

Developing an Online Portfolio

Learn to build an online portfolio using multi-media on the platform Wix. Students who attend (or watch the recording afterward) receive a coupon code for a free Wix website for 1 year.

Register here to receive the Zoom link.

Presentation by Wix