Sound Bits: Page 11

Perhaps failure isn’t the most talked-about ingredient for success; that prize might go to hard work or education. But I think failure is indeed one of the ingredients. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, especially in terms of social media. Whether it’s on Facebook or Instagram or somewhere else, we see people (mostly) […]

We recently received an email from New Music USA highlighting their online calendar that ensembles can use to promote their events. If you are involved with a new music ensemble, check this out! From the email: Many concert seasons are in full swing by now. With that in mind, let us help you promote your work. […]

The Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research at the Eastman School of Music is pleased to announce five projects that have been awarded funding in the Fall 2018 grant cycle. A high quality pool of grant applications was received from around the United States, and the Paul R. Judy Center Grant Committee had […]

In our third and final segment of Music Ensembles and Sustainability, we will consider how an ensemble can prepare for the departure of its members and leaders. In our first part of the series, we thought about whether a particular ensemble needs to be sustainable or not. In part two, we looked at obstacles to […]

We recently came across a great blog, FinanceForMusicians.com, which has a number of helpful posts for musicians: Estimated Tax Payments for Musicians Information on the New 20% Pass Through Deduction for Musicians: here and here Starting a Profitable Music Studio  and more… FinanceForMusicians.com is written by Scott Stratton, a professional trombonist based in Dallas, TX, […]

In part 1 of this series, we asked the question, “do you want this ensemble to be sustainable?” In part 2, let’s look at obstacles to sustainability. In reality, there can be a lot of obstacles to sustainability – competition, personnel, funding, management, and the list goes on. Let’s focus on just one – the […]

This month, we are beginning a three part series on the topic of music ensembles and sustainability. What do we mean by that? Well, there are many music ensembles that are started, often while we are students, or shortly after leaving school. These ensembles help us gain critical experience, learn new skills, and build a […]

We are looking forward to reviewing grant proposals that come in for the October 1, 2018 deadline! Are you thinking about applying? Currently working hard on your proposal? There is a great article by Rachel Roberts in Issue 3 of INNOVATE. MUSIC. LEAD. Magazine with 5 strategies to consider as you write a grant proposal. […]

Whether you are a music teacher, a student, a professional performer, an ensemble leader, or something else, chances are you are gearing up for a busy (and hopefully exciting!) fall. Here are a few tips to help you thrive in this upcoming season: Take it one day at at a time.  It’s easy to become […]

Issue 3 of INNOVATE. MUSIC. LEAD. Magazine contains: Writing a Grant? 5 Strategies to Consider by Rachel Roberts An 8-Step Guide to Creating Your Next Music Project by Maria Finkelmeier A Conversation with Rachel Roberts, Associate Professor of Music Leadership and Graduate Degree Program Director, Eastman School of Music’s Institute for Music Leadership And more! […]