Jacobs School of Music: OECD – Office of Entrepreneurship & Career Development

OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Supporting innovative, creative, and successful lives in the performing arts
As a catalyst for entrepreneurial thought and action, we offer expert guidance, education programs, workshops and discussions, one-on-one career coaching, mentorship to student organizations, and are often involved in departmental collaborations.

A student leadership team arranges well-advised lunches, networking events, peer support for projects, mini-conferences, coordination of the annual Innovation Competition, and more. Get to know the team >

CAREER ADVISING AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS
Meet one-on-one with one of our professional advisors to discuss the music careers you’re interested in, prepare and optimize your resume and professional cover letter(s), and plan your career path. Becoming familiar with our services and resources substantially enhances your chances for a great next step into your career!
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INNOVATION GRANTS
The Innovation Grants support innovative ideas in performance or research with projects that are collaborative in nature and embedded in the Bloomington community. The first round of grants went to faculty member Amanda Draper and four students: Eliana Barwinski, Aislin Carpenter, Michael Klinberg, and Yabing Liu.
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INNOVATION COMPETITION 2023
The 2023 Innovation Competition took take place on February 4. First Place Winner ($6,000) was Sadie O’Conor wtih Unsung Opera. Second Place Winner was Christian Courage Barada with TUTTI.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student Organizations play a significant role in the life of students in the Jacobs School of Music and range from chapters of national professional organizations to specialized performing ensembles. Resource links and policy documents can also be found here.
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A comprehensive overview of our activities can be found here.