An interactive discussion on various aspects of the music business of interest to those who want to pursue careers in music.

Topics may include:

• advocacy for music - developing communication skills
• artist/management contracts
• auditions for symphony orchestras
• career planning
• copyrights
• ensembles - forming and operating them
• membership in unions
• music publishing and contracts
• music-related careers
• performing rights organizations
• preparing budgets/financial planning
• recordings - planning, production, and marketing
• self evaluation
• self management
• symphony orchestras
• where to get informationTime: 90 minutes
  Requirements: chairs for all participants