 |
| About the Library | Catalogs | Research | Local Resources |
|
| Library Catalog | Grove Music Online | RILM Music Abstracts | Listen to music online |
|
Career Resources
The CIM Library has much to offer to students seeking job opportunities and graduate studies in the field of music. This list describes resources on jobs and graduate studies in the field of music that are available to students in the CIM Library. If you need help in locating or using any of these sources, please ask a librarian.
Table of Contents
Job Listings
Current Job Postings : Located at the Circulation desk
- Music Vacancy List (College Music Society)
- Lists teaching positions in colleges and universities across many disciplines (administration, studio teaching, jazz, band, vocal, music education, composition, musicology etc.)
- Job Bulletin:Opportunities for Musicians Worldwide (New England Conservatory of Music)
- Lists jobs in performance, higher education, music education, church music, military music, arts administration etc. Each issue provides advice on a particular topic (e.g. applying to graduate school, self-management, networking...)
- Job Folder
- The registrar's office places job announcements as they receive them in this binder. Arranged by instrument or subject.
Job postings are often found in journals or magazines dedicated to a particular instrument or subject. CIM has a substantial collection of these titles. See the library's Periodical List for specific titles. Check these regularly for job postings. Music Index may be searched for current articles on specific careers in music. The following titles specialize in posting job notices. Current magazines and journals are located by the newspaper racks.
Composer/USA(National Assoc. of Composer) Lists competitions, grants, and calls for scores. Location: Periodical stacks
International Musician The primary source for orchestral positions in the U.S. and some foreign countries. Also lists teaching positions, graduate assistantships and festivals Location: Current issue on reserve shelf.
Opera America Newsline Describes opportunities for vocalists including internships and opportunities in opera production. Location: Periodical stacks
Opportunity Update (American Music Center) Another source for composers. Lists grants, call for competitions and graduate schools composition fellowships. Location: Periodical stacks
Das Orchester (Germany) Listings provide access to orchestral positions, assistantships, and festivals in Europe. Location: Periodical stacks
Overseas Musician Lists orchestral openings and auditions requirement for international orchestras and ensembles. Location: Periodical stacks
- The following resources will provide current information regarding the faculty, curriculum and programs offered in music at various colleges and universities. Also look in music magazines for listings of fellowships and teaching assistantships.
Graduate Assistantship Folder Location: Circulation desk -Recent postings of fellowships, assistantships, and other opportunities in music graduate programs.
Directories
Directory of Music Faculties in Colleges and Universities (Boulder, CO: College Music Society, 2001-2002) Location: Ref. ML13 D628m
Stern's Performing Arts Directory (New York: Stern's, 1999) Location: Ref. GV 1580 St445 1999
Musical America: International Directory of the Performing Arts (E. Windsor, NJ: Commonwealth Business Media, Annual) Location: Current year on reserve shelf (circulation desk).
Dunkel, Stuart Edward. The Audition Process: Anxiety Management and Coping Strategies (Stuyvesant, NY: Pendragon Press, 1999) Location: ML 3830 D921au
Fournier, Myra and Jeffry Spin. Encyclopedia of Job-Winning Resumes. 2nd ed. (Ridgefield, CT: Rould Lake Publ., 1993) Location: HF 5383 F827en 1993.
Han, Silvia S. compiler. Applying to Graduate Music Programs. (Boston: New England Conservatory Office of Career Planning and Alumni Relations, 1988) Location: LB 2371 Ap58
Stelzer, Richard J. How to Write a Winning Personal Statement for Graduate and Professional School (Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guides, 1989) Location: Ref. LB 2351.52 Un3 St39h
Wheeler, Robin A., Sylvia S. Han and Paul Hoffman, compilers. The Composer's Resource Guide (Boston: New England Conservatory, Office of Career Planning and Alumni Relations, 1988) Location: ML 3790 C738
Books (by subject):
Akos, Katherine et. al., eds. Facing the Maestro: A Musician's Guide to Orchestral Audition (Washington: American Symphony Orchestra League, 1983) Location: Ref. ML 128 Or1 F118
Baskerville, David. Music Business Handbook & Career Guide. 4th ed. (Los Angeles: Sherwood, 1985) Location: ML 3795 B292m 1985
Dunkel, Stuart Edward. The Audition Process: Anxiety Management and Coping Strategies. (Stuyvesant, NJ: Pendragon Press, 1989) Location: ML 3830 D921au
Oliver, Donald. How to Audition for the Musical Theater: A Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Preparation (New York: Drama Music Publishers, 1985) Location: ML 3795 Ol4h
Owens, Richard. Towards a Career in Europe: A Resource Book for American Singers Auditioning in Austria, Germany, Switzerland (Dallas: American Institute for Musical Studies, 1983) Location: Ref. ML 3795 Ow2t NOTE: Dated but considered "the" authority on this topic.
Wheeler, Robin A., compiler. Survival Packet for Musicians: A Practical Job Search Guide (Boston: New England Conservatory Office of Career Planning and Alumni Relations, 1988) Location: ML 3790 Su79
Bekken, Bonnie Bjorguine. Opportunities in Performing Arts Careers (Lincolnwood, IL: NTC Publishing Group, 1991) Location: PN1580.Be399op 1991
Bibliography of Music Career Resources (Boston: New England Conservatory Office of Career Planning and Alumni Relations, 1988) Location: ML 3795 Bi471
Coxson, Mona. Some Straight Talk About the Music Business. 2nd ed. (Toronto: CM Books, 1989) Location: ML3795.C839s 1988
Career Opportunities in Theater and the Performing Arts (New York: Facts on File, 1992) Location: PN1580.F458c 1992
Gerardi, Robert. Opportunities in Music Careers (Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1991) Location: ML3795.G312op 1991
Opera America. Career Guide for Singers (Washington: Opera America, 2000) Location: Ref. ML 12 Op2c NOTE: See also Opera America Newsline in the periodical stacks
Papolos, Janice. The Performing Artists Handbook (Cincinnatti: Writer's Digest Books, 1984) Location: Ref. ML 3795 P198p
Sharp, Erica. How to Get an Orchestra Job - and Keep It: A Practical Guide Books (Encinitas, CA: Encinitas Press, 1985) Location: ML 3795 Sh23ho
Shemel, Sidney and M. William Krasilovsky. The Business of Music. 5th ed. (New York: Billboard Publication, 1985) Location: Ref. ML 3790 Sh44f 1985 NOTE: The Kulas Music Library has the 7th edition (1995) see Kulas Ref. ML3790.S5 1995
Uscher, Nancy. Your Own Way in Music (New York: St. Martin's, 1990) Location: ML 3790 Us1y
Uszler, Marienne, Stewart Gordon and Elyse Mach. The Well-Tempered Keyboard Teacher (New York: Schirmer, 1991) Location: MT 220 us5w
Gibson, James. Getting Noticed: A Musician's Guide to Publicity and Self-Promotion (Cincinnati: Writer's Digest Books, 1987) Location: ML 3790 G37g
Gigante, Beth. A Business Guide for the Music Teacher (San Diego: Neil A. Kjos Music, 1987) Location: ML 3795 G365b
A Practical Guide for Music Teachers (Boston: New England Conservatory Office of Career Planning and Alumni Relations, 1988) Location: MT 10 P881
Han, Sylvia and Rob Lee, compilers. Achieving a Professional Image (Boston: New England Conservatory Office of Career Planning and Alumni Relations, 1988) Location: ML 3795 Ac46
Helmen, Lillian. Organizational Manual for Chamber Music Ensembles (New York: Chamber Music America, 1981) Location: ML 3795 H369or
Highstein, Ellen. Making Music in Looking Glass Land: A Guide to Survival and Business Skills for the Classical Performer (New York: Concert Artists Guild, 1991) Location: ML 3790 H537m
lasko, George. Developing a Two-Year Operational Plan for Chamber Music Ensembles (New York: Chamber Music America, 1981) Location: ML 3795 P695d
Iossa, Lauren and Ruth Dreier. Composers in the Marketplace: How to Earn a Living Writing Music (New York: Meet the Composers, 1989) Location: Ref. ML 3795 Io7c
Oliver, Donald. How to Audition for the Musical Theater: A Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Preparation (New York: Drama Music Publishers, 1985) Location: ML 3795 OL4h
Opera America. Career Guide for Singers (Washington: Opera America, 2000) Location: Ref. ML 12 Op2c NOTE: See also Opera America Newsline in the periodical stacks
Owens, Richard. The Professional Singer's Guide to New York (Dallas: American Institute of Musical Studies, 1984) Location: Ref. ML 15 Ow2p
Owens, Richard. Towards a Career in Europe: A Resource Book for American Singers Auditioning in Austria, Germany, Switzerland (Dallas: American Institute for Musical Studies, 1983) Location: Ref. ML 3795 Ow2t NOTE: Dated but considered "the" authority on this topic.
Schantz, Ellen, ed. Opportunities for Composers. 2nd ed. (New York: American Music Center, 1987) Location: Ref. ML 13 Sch16op
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad, 1992-1994 (San Carlos, CA: Reference Service Press, 1992) Location: Ref. LB2375.Sch36fr 1992 NOTE: The Kelvin Smith Library has the 1996-1998 edition (Ref. LB2337.2.F574)
Sharp, Erica. How to Get an Orchestra Job - and Keep It: A Practical Guide Books (Encinitas, CA: Encinitas Press, 1985) Location: ML 3795 Sh23ho
Summers-Dossena, Ann. Getting it all Together: A Handbooks for Performing Artists in Classical Music and Ballet (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1985) Location: ML 3795 Su64g
Truskot, Joseph, Anita Belofsky and Karen Kittilstad, eds. Principles of Orchestra Management (Washington: American Symphony Orchestra League, 1984) Location: ML 3795 Am35p
Wheeler, Robin A. and Edward Donahue, compilers. Financial Management for Musicians (Boston: New England Conservatory Office of Career Planning and Alumni Relations, 1988) Location: ML 3795 F49
Wheeler, Robin A., Sylvia S. Han and Paul Hoffman, compilers. The Composer's Resource Guide (Boston: New England Conservatory Office of Career Planning and Alumni Relations, 1988) Location: ML 3790 C738
Fournier, Myra and Jeffry Spin. Encyclopedia of Job-Winning Resumes. 2nd ed. (Ridgefield, CT: Rould Lake Publ., 1993) Location: HF 5383 F827en 1993.
Han, Sylvia and Rob Lee, compilers. Achieving a Professional Image (Boston: New England Conservatory Office of Career Planning and Alumni Relations, 1988) Location: ML 3795 Ac46
Jackson, Acy L. How to Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae (Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1993) Location: HF 5383 J132h
Krannich, Ronald L. and Caryl Rae Krannich. Dynamite Resumes (Woodbridge, VA: Impact Publications, 1992) Location: HF 5383 K863d
Marino, Kim. The College Student's Resume Guide (Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1989) Location: HF 5383 M339c
Papolos, Janice. The Performing Artists Handbook (Cincinnatti: Writer's Digest Books, 1984) Location: Ref. ML 3795 P198p
Stelzer, Richard J. How to Write a Winning Personal Statement for Graduate and Professional School (Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guides, 1989) Location: Ref. LB 2351.52 Un3 St39h
Wheeler, Robin A., compiler. Survival Packet for Musicians: A Practical Job Search Guide (Boston: New England Conservatory Office of Career Planning and Alumni Relations, 1988) Location: ML 3790 Su79