[Dixielandjazz] For jazz musicians in the NYC area.

[Steve Barbone]

Serious NYC area Musicians may be interested in this. Others may wish to
delete. In any event, it is heartening to note that professional development
seminars for musicians are being held and promoted in the Big Apple.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone

³First Tuesdays² ­ Free Professional Development Seminars for Musicians

Chamber Music America Announces its 2007-08 Series In collaboration with
Midtown Arts Common and The Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter¹s
 
New York, NY ­ August 27, 2007 ‹ Chamber Music America (CMA) today announced
the 2007­08 schedule for ³First Tuesdays,² its annual series of professional
development seminars for jazz and classical musicians.  The seminars will be
presented in collaboration with Midtown Arts Common and the Jazz Ministry at
Saint Peter¹s in New York City.

FREE OF CHARGE, the eight seminars will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at
Saint Peter¹s Church (619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street) on the first
Tuesday of the month, September through May.

The complete First Tuesdays schedule:

CMA Grant Programs: A Primer September 4, 2007
Presenter: Susan Dadian, program director, Chamber Music America
An overview of CMA¹s grant and awards programs
 
Preparing a Grant Proposal October 2, 2007
Presenter: Luz Rodriguez, New York Foundation Center
The nuts and bolts of preparing grant proposals and making a compelling case
for your projects
 
Packaging Your CD: Do¹s & Don¹t¹s November 13, 2007 (Nov 6 is election day)
Presenter: Thomas Bellino, Planet Arts
Practical steps to take after you¹ve left the recording studio‹seeing the
finished product through to completion

Promotion: Networking on the Web December 4, 2007
Presenter: Michael Ricci, AllAboutJazz.com
Promotion opportunities via AllAboutJazz.com, a jazz destination website,,
will be explored in this session
 
Realizing Your Artistic Vision February 5, 2008
Presenters: Julia Wolfe, Bang on a Can; Andrew Appel, Performing Arts, Wave
Hill; Dave Douglas, trumpeter/ composer
Taking artistic goals for special projects, concerts, series and recordings
and turning them into a practical plan
 
Conducting Clinics and Masterclasses March 4, 2008
Presenter:  David Liebman, jazz saxophonist and composer
Liebman, a master teaching artist, gives tips on creating dynamic clinics
and masterclasses for students and ensembles.

Quest for Management April 1, 2008
Presenters: Laura Hartmann, LVan Hart Artist Productions, and Robert Besen,
BesenArts Working with a manager is a two-way street.  Two seasoned managers
explain how to determine whether you¹re ready for management
 
Publicity Fair: Meet the Experts May 6, 2008
Public relations professionals discuss the makings of successful press
materials. The workshop will also provide time for attendees to meet with
the speakers.

Seating is limited. To guarantee a seat, please make a reservation with Mark
Sung: (212) 242 2022, ext. 24 ­ or msung at chamber-music.org.

Financial support is provided through grants from the National Endowment for
the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York
State Council on the Arts and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Saint
Peter¹s Church provides the venue. Through the generous support of the
MetLife Foundation, recordings of First Tuesdays seminars are available at
www.chamber-music.org <http://www.chamber-music.org/> .
 
Chamber Music America, the national service organization for the ensemble
music profession, was founded in 1977 to promote artistic excellence and the
economic stability of the field, and to ensure that chamber music, in its
broadest sense, is a vital part of American life.  With a membership of over
8,000, including musicians, ensembles, presenters, artists¹ managers,
educators, music businesses, and advocates of ensemble music, CMA welcomes
and represents a wide range of musical styles and traditions.  In addition
to its funding programs, CMA provides its members with consulting services,
access to health and instrument insurance, conferences, seminars, several
publications (including Chamber Music magazine) and a website,
www.chamber-music.org.

Midtown Arts Common is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non profit arts supporting
organization of which Saint Peter¹s is a member.  Saint Peter¹s is an
evangelical catholic communion of diverse people and communities publicly
seeking God¹s nourishment and creatively shaping life in the city. It is
well known for its outreach and cultural programs. The Jazz Ministry at
Saint Peter¹s was founded in 1965 and is a home for diverse individuals and
communities which celebrates the dignity and vitality of jazz, provides
vibrant worship and pastoral care, and through intersecting partnerships,
offers jazz programs, education and services².  Its vision is ³Celebrating
jazz as a vibrant, creative and cohesive force for spiritual nourishment and
inclusive community.² More information is available at
www.saintpeters.org/jazz.


Contacts: Susan Dadian Chamber Music America (212) 242-2022 ext 13
Lynne Mueller Midtown Arts Common The Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter¹s
(917) 207-4953