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You’re invited to join us for a discussion about arts careers in Chicago led by both IU alumni leadership and successful artists in Chicago. This virtual event is ideal for performers and arts administrators (students or alumni) living in Chicago or preparing to move there!
Thursday, August 13, from 12-1:30pm
ALUMNI HOSTS
- Bob Nolan: President of the Chicago Chapter of the IU Alumni Association (IU–HPER (SPH) ’87), will talk a little bit about the Chapter and their activities then introduce our featured speaker.
- Maddie Chervitz: Maddie (BS, IU-SPH ‘14) will discuss employment options and strategies for generating income while you establish your performance career.
Then an alumni panel will share their tips and pointers for launching and navigating career success in music and arts administration in the Windy City.
PANELISTS
- Brant Taylor: Cellist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra (MM, IU-JSoM ’94).
- Charles Palys: Major Gifts Officer, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Assoc. (MAAA, IU-SPEA ’12; BM, Ithaca ’10 – violin performance).
- Lyn Rye: Freelance Musician, Educator, Community Organizer (BS, IU-Jazz Studies, Neuroscience ’17).
- Elena Escudero: Freelance Jazz Musician (BM, IU-JSoM ’19).
The Jacobs School of Music Office of Entrepreneurship and Career Development and Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to partner with the Chicago Chapter of the IU Alumni Association in bringing you this event.
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