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nafmeadminHi, folks!
I’m looking for a good education related job this summer. Camps, internships, whatever–it’s all on the table. I’m willing to travel, but only if I’ll be able to prepare for my recital while I’m at that location… This is a bit complicated, as I’m a percussionist. Does anybody have something specific to recommend?
nafmeadminI know that Blue Lake Summer Camp in Michigan offers positions as musicians, section leaders, counselors, and other affiliated music positions – where you work with campers and you also perform. You can find out more at http://www.bluelake.org
PAA (Performing Arts Abroad) is also looking to hire interns for this summer in Florence, Barcelona, and London! You can find more information at: http://www.performingartsabroad.com
I’m not sure of your location – but check with universities around your area, most of them have summer “camps” and workshops that need assistance and personnel.
However – on a more non-traditional route, I actually applied and auditioned to be a musician on a cruise line this summer. There are so many cruise lines that are hiring for entertainment, I highly recommend it. Most accommodations are included plus a summer salary – which is nice. And whenever you’re not working, you will have access to instruments to practice and perfect your recital rep. Good luck!
Jessica
nafmeadminAlso in Michigan is the infamous Interlochen Arts program. http://camp.interlochen.org/ I worked there one summer of college and it was an amazing experience. Not only was I able to practice, but I could take lessons from the professionals who came in for the camp. I also played in pit orchestras for extra cash, played with the faculty/staff band and I trained to be a lifeguard. It was so much fun, great on my resume (I got asked about it on many interviews), and I had great learning opportunities- not to mention the free concerts you got to attend as a “chaperone”!! I’m not sure the application deadline, but it’s worth checking out.
Christopher M. Johnson, Professor of Music Education and Music Therapy, is currently the Chair of the Music Education and Music Therapy Department and Director of the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas. Johnson earned his Ph.D. from the Florida State University.
Since his arrival at The University of Kansas, Johnson has taught courses in Instrumental Conducting, Teaching Instrumental Music, Managing Behaviors in the Music Environment, Psychology and Acoustics of Music, and Research Methods in Music Education and Music Therapy. Johnson served two terms as the editor of the International Journal of Music Education: Research, the research publication of the International Society for Music Education. He is currently serving his second term on the National Association for Music Educations Executive Committee of the Society for Research in Music Education. He also served on the editorial board of the Journal of Research in Music Education, and one earlier term as the Chair for the MENC Executive Committee of the Society for Research in Music Education. Johnson also served as the Chair for the Research Commission of the International Society for Music Education.
Johnson’s research interests include applied research in music education, and basic research in all aspects of the psychology of music. He has published articles in many journals including the Journal of Research in Music Education, the International Journal of Music Education, the Journal of Music Therapy, Journal of Band Research, Contributions to Music Education, and the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, among others. Johnson has also been an active member and contributor to the Research Seminar of the International Society for Music Education and World Alliance for Arts Education.
Johnson received a university teaching award – the Ned N. Fleming Award for Excellence in Teaching and received the recognition for Graduate Teaching Achievement from the Center for Teaching Excellence. Johnson was also awarded a lecturing & research award as a J. William Fulbright Scholar and recently received the Ella Scoble Opperman Citation for Distinguished Achievement from the Florida State University College of Music.
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