Where Can I Go with a Music Degree…? Announces Second Year of Roundtable Discussions

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Want to turn your passion for music into a fulfilling career? The traditional music education model doesn’t always give you the real-world skills to launch your music career. Where Can I Go with a Music Degree…? is changing that!

Join us for our second year of roundtable discussions! We’re bringing together industry pros and experienced musicians to help you build a sustainable career doing what you love. Learn how to:

Promote your music
Find your audience
Make money doing what you love

Where Can I Go with a Music Education?

Date: January 25th
Speakers:
- Dr. Marshall Gayman, neurologist (McGill Music for tuba performance
  and NYOC alum)
- Katie Newman, lawyer in Saskatoon (McGill Music for cello performance and NYOC alum)
Focus: Careers for music graduates (and NYOC alumni) outside of performance and how to apply skills learned in music school to careers outside of music.

Musical Entrepreneurship: Building Your Own Projects & Organizations

Date: February 1st
Speakers:
- Dr. Michael Bridge (accordion virtuoso, innovator, and educator)
- Miki Sawada (concert pianist, community engager, film creator)
- Aria Umezawa (founder of Opera 5 and Amplified Opera)
Focus: Building a diverse career as a musician; creating opportunities; access and representation in classical music.

A Day in the Life: Navigating the Demands of a Music Career

Date: February 8th
Speakers:
- Phil Chiu (pianist, soloist, educator)
- Dr. Adam Cicchillitti (guitarist, soloist, educator)
Focus: This discussion examines the routines, responsibilities, and dedication required to build and sustain a music career. Go behind the scenes and learn how to balance creative time with admin, finances, travel, and practice.

Think music education is all about scales and recitals? Think again! Where Can I Go with a Music Degree…? is back for year two, giving you the tools and knowledge to thrive in the modern music industry. Our roundtable discussions will connect you with the knowledge you need to succeed – straight from experienced musicians and industry pros who have been there, done that.