Finding a Job

Resources in SFCM Library
Writing A Résumé -- Books in the library
  • Resumes for performing arts careers PN1580 .R47 1997
  • How to be your own booking agent and save thousands of dollars PN1580.G58 2000
  • Krueger, Brian D. College grad job hunter : insider techniques and tactics for finding a top-paying entry level job. 4th ed., completely re. Holbrook, Ma. : Adams Media, c1998. HF5382.7 .K78 1998
  • Creative job search HF5382.7L73 1999
  • Opportunity NOCS -- print version at the desk or on the web: http://www.opportunitynocs.org/ 
  • 2005 guide to competitions, Monti L. Burnett, editor. 18th ed., updated and re. New York, NY : Concert Artists Guild, 2005 ML12.G946 C7 2005
  • Career guide for singers :6th edition. Washington, DC : OPERA America, c2003. ML13 .C3 2003
  • A directory of summer chamber music workshops, schools & festivals. New York : Chamber Music America, 1996. DESK ML13.D598 C4 1996
  • The music & entertainment industry internship guide for undergraduate and graduate students. [Liingston, N.J.] : Entertainment Media Consultants, c1997- ML13 M92
  • Check your professional journal (e.g., Strad, ITA Journal, Classical Singer) for job opportunities specific to your instrument.
Professional organizations with employment information
  • American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (Musicians' Union) Requires membership  www.afm.org
  • College Music Society  Requires membership www.music.org