We will start promptly at 9:00 am and go until 5:15 pm.
Discuss the many aspects of music career services issues in both
small breakout groups and large group discussions. The "open space" sessions address the
issues that matter most to YOU -- so bring your ideas, questions, and concerns
to share and explore.
9:00–11:15
a.m.
“Brainstorming the Ideal” and “Planning in the New
Economy”
These networking sessions are essential
to the success of the rest of the conference – you will experience fun and
engaging ways to get acquainted, share your ideas, and get your creative
juices flowing… caffeine provided!
11:30–12:45
“Finding That Teachable Moment”
A number of interactive demonstrations and
discussions, led by a variety of conference participants, explore ways to
best get you point across.
12:45–2:15
p.m.
Lunch
A delicious lunch
at a restaurant next door (provided with registration) — connect with both
new and “old” friends and discuss topics started in the morning sessions.
2:15–2:45
Intro to "Open Space Technology" / Setting of Afternoon
Topics
Overarching question: How can we
make CAREER SERVICES "sexy" to our constituents? *
(Our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and administration)?
:45–3:30
Open Space Sessions: One
3:45–4:30
Open Space Sessions: Two
4:45–5:15
Wrap-up and preparation
for day two
Note: Many conference participants go out to eat together after the first
day, please consider joining us!
Day 2: Wednesday, January 13
We will start promptly at 9:00 am and go until 5:15pm.
9:00–9:30
a.m.
“Idea Marketplace”
Exchanging important resources
and innovative ideas.
9:45–11:00
Your Alumni: "An Untapped
Resource? A Strain on Your Services? Friends or Foe?"
Best practices for engaging as mentors, guest
speakers, internship hosts, and employers
Collaborating with your alumni relations
department: managing differing goals and expectations
Developing effective Career Services for
alumni without sacrificing student services
Brief overview and report of the “Phase One”
results of the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) pilot
program
11:15–12:45
“The Real Deal:
Musician-Entrepreneurs Tell All”
A panel of Invited guests,
graduates of U.S.
music schools, who are actively engaged in innovative career paths and
projects. You’ll hear the trials and successes faced by classical and jazz
musicians in today’s music industry.
12:45–2:15
p.m.
Lunch
Lunch at
nearby restaurants (on your own) — a chance to network further or take one of
our Musician-Entrepreneur Panelists to lunch for more behind-the-scenes info.
2:15–2:45
Setting of Afternoon "Open Space" Topics
Overarching question: How can we
help our MUSICIAN CLIENTS become more "sexy" in the
marketplace? *
(Reaching new audiences and making viable livings as professional musicians…)
2:45–3:30
Open Space Sessions: One
3:45–4:30
Open Space Sessions: Two
4:45–5:15
Wrap-up and "Talking Stick" Closing Ceremony
As many veterans can attest, this tradition is as vital a part of our
conference as any of the sessions. Please try and arrange your travel plans
so that you can stay until at least 5:15. Or better yet: stay an extra night
and join us for dinner (and cocktails -- yes, we go there).
