Weekly+Assignments

Final course wrap-up, Dec. 6-16
**I. MAP** presentations this week! Your day/order is on wiki Weekly Assignments page.  **II. Last** **BLOG** is due 12/6 (on Brian Casey, ITG Music, and commercial/functional composing). Check your blog—you should have six total by now for a possible 30 points out of a total of 200 points for CaLM. Be sure your BLOG and TWITTER accounts are linked on the wiki—otherwise no credit. 1. Half page, hard copy **summary** building on your **Circle Building** experiences and plans from the midterm and ways you will continue building professional Circles after this class ends. //Important!// Include your current and future strategies for using //social media// to build your Circles and your career.  2. A representative sample of your **Circle Building organizational system** (printed out, if possible). That's it!
 * III. Circle Building**—due Tuesday, Dec 14

 I will return your hard copy portfolios the last day of class. We can plan some treats for that day too. I'm really enjoying your recitals, and best wishes for those recitals yet to come! I'll catch as many as I can. Contact me with questions/concerns, Jan 

MAP Presentations, December 6-9
1. Dustin Kiel 2. Josh Parlanti 3. Pat Moses 4. Eric Lundgren 5. Ben Kelly 6. Nick Tucker 1. Tim Torreson 2. Ben Carlson 3. John Nelson 4. Chris Hartman 5. Chris Nelson
 * //Section 1, Monday Dec. 6//**
 * //Section 1, Wednesday Dec. 8//**

1. Collin Mueller 2. Josh Conrey 3. Ryan Donlevy 4. Nick Wetzel 5. Corey Wedeking //**Section 2, Thursday Dec 9**// 1. Alex Vandeputte 2. Conner Allen 3. Ben Laxo 4. Sean Levine 5. Brandon Petron 6. Cameron Pitts
 * //Section 2, Tuesday Dec. 7//**

Assignments for November 29--December 2
1) **Hard copy portfolio due Wednesday or Thursday this week!** (Dec.1 for section 1 and Dec. 2 for section 2). See CaLM p. 2 for required contents and format. All elements should be in final draft, clean (no written edits), in 3 ring binders with each page in a sheet protector. 2) Prepare your **MAP project**: paper and presentation (CaLM p. 4) for the week of December 6. Written plan: 1+ pages each of Operations, Marketing, Financials, and required and optional Appendices (bios of major players, SWOT, basic budget, etc.) Presentation: 5' pitch or presentation of the highlights from your MAP. Include audio and/or visual elements. Identify your 'audience'.

Assignments for December 2010--Major Project DUE DATES
We’re almost in the home stretch for this semester! Here are the due dates for the major projects this semester: Final version (with all revisions) ** due 12/1 or 12/2 **
 * 1) Hard-copy Portfolio p. 2 binder**

a. email MAP project //idea// (only) to Jan by 11/23. Simply state the project, for example: “CD of my original songs,” “form a cover band and begin gigging,” “start a teaching studio,” “a plan for first steps after I graduate,” “a plan for moving to Nashville,” etc. etc. Make the plan topic achievable and useful to you. b. Hard copy plan + presentation due week of 12/6 (sign up for date on 1/29 or 1/30) c. presentation rubric: identify your audience--who are "we"? What role do we have in your project? Are we possible funders? employees? students? clients?
 * 2) MAP (Musician’s Action Plan) p. 4 printed plan + presentation**
 * email idea only by 11/23 **

a. ½ page description of circle building activities b. sample of circle building systems due 12/13 or 12/14
 * 3) Circle Building Project hard-copy**

**4) One additional blog posting (for a total of 6) due 12/6 or 7**

**5) Online Portfolio/website all elements complete no later than 12/15**

**See wiki for online assignment details.** I recognize this is a busy and stressful time for many of you. If you’re struggling, //step up, don’t give up, and contact me.// I’m looking forward to attending as many upcoming junior and senior recitals as I can, and hearing/seeing many of you in action! Again, contact me if you have questions. And breathe deeply—you’re almost there! Jan

Assignments for November 15-18
1. Blog post on money issues (finally) due on Nov 18 2. Submit your MAP project topic in class on Day 2 this week 3. Is your online portfolio finished? Bring photos, bio or artist statement, social media links, audio/video uploads, resume, other links, redirect/mask on Day 2 to Room 103. David Lewis will be there to answer questions, and help you take your portfolio/website to the next level. Do you have your domain name? 4. Edit your print portfolio in response to Portfolio Party. (Final version due Dec. 1 or 2) 5. Revisit your Twitter account. Are you following the required groups and individuals? Have you Tweeted a minimum of four times this semester? Give it a fair shot--how are musicians using Twitter successfully? How can it work for you?

Assignments for November 8-11
1. Prepare a thorough draft of your hardcopy portfolio for Day 2 this week (11/10 or 11); update items to reflect feedback; use a binder and sheet protectors; bring snacks if you can that day for the Portfolio Party 2. Blog post on money matters (not due until 11/18, but get it done now if you can). Will you change your approach to money? How? What do you want to learn more about regarding money issues? What are your big challenges? Your financial strengths? 3. Keep uploading items to your [|online portfolio]

Assignments for November 1-4
1. Blog post on Social Media (Kareem's presentation). How do you/will you use social media professionally? What sites? Why? Blog #4 due by Nov. 5 2. Have your [|online portfolio] launched (with photo and short bio on the front page) no later than Nov 4. 3. Add online portfolio elements: audio samples, videos, social media links 4. (optional) create additional online portfolios for your band(s) QUESTIONS, IDEAS, or REQUESTS about online portfolios, contact : David Lewis

Assignments for October 25-28
1. You should have your **domain name** by now. Link it by your blog by Friday, Oct. 29, 5 pm. 2. You should have your **business cards** by now. Bring them to class for Jan and all your colleagues. 3. Day 2 this week (Oct 27 and 28) will take place in Room 103 again. Kareem Ahmed will lead a workshop on social media savvy and safety. 4. Continue adding elements to your new **online portfolio**. Photo and short bio due by Nov. 4 5. Continue adding to your **hard-copy portfolio** (have you contacted your references? gathered work samples?) 6. Continue **Circle Building**. Those graduating in December--make McNally connections a priority! 7. Start working on your **Artist Statemen**t and **elevator speech** (p. 14 and pg 17)

[|Tax Tips for Musicians]
 * MONEY MATTERS **is our topic for next week (Nov. 1-4). Our financial expert will be Evan Barshack, J.D., MBA. In preparation read the following and bring your questions and concerns about money issues:

[|Tax Tips for Musicians] from Musicianswages.com

Assignments for October 18-21
1. Day 1 this week (Oct 18 and 19) will take place in Room 103--the computer lab in the library. David Lewis will be our guide as we roll out the new online portfolio system. Bring content you have--photo, mp3s, bio, etc. 2. Midterm take-home assignment is due the second day of class this week, Oct. 20 or 21. See the "Midterm Assignment" page on this wiki. 3. There will be an important in-class midterm activity on Oct 20 or 21. Please be there and be on time!


 * Your midterm grade will reflect all assignments to date: see list below under Oct 4-7 + midterm assignment **

Assignments for October 11-14
1. Next draft of your basic, one page **resume** via email to Jan and hard copy in class: **Oct 11 or 12** 2. You will get the **take-home midterm** on Oct. 11/12. It is **due Oct. 20/21**. (See Midterm Assignment page on this wiki) 3. Continue working on your Circle Building 4. Continue collecting portfolio requirements
 * Keep brainstorming about the things you've done/know, skills you have, people you've worked with, honors you've accrued.
 * Remember that formatting is important--what will the reader remember in a scan of just a few seconds?

Assignments for October 4-7
Time for a quick check-in. At this point in the semester you should have:
 * Created a professional Twitter account and Blog account
 * Joined the CaLM wiki and created links to your Twitter and blog accounts on the Blog Links page
 * Written and posted your first blog post on Sean McPherson's guest visit
 * Taken the Myers-Briggs personality assessment and logged your type on the class type chart
 * Determined at least two formats for managing your Circles of contacts, and be organizing current contacts while adding new ones (who do you need to meet at McNally before you graduate, for example?)
 * Interviewed a McNally instructor about their portfolio career as they began and how it's evolved today, and have written up and turned in a (1 page) summary
 * Have your business cards in hand. Bring them to class to distribute.
 * Have secured your domain name.

Please let me know if you have questions or concerns. Much of this class is self-driven project management (like post-graduation). Let me know if you would like ideas or tips to manage your work planning and deadlines.


 * For this week:**
 * Create or edit a draft version of your **musical resume for class on Wednesday or Thursday (10/6 or 7)**. Here are some tips: [[file:Résumés.ppt]]
 * This draft should focus on your musical accomplishments and related skills, not secondary jobs.
 * Also see pages 20 in your CaLM book
 * **Blog entry on Dessa due no later than Sunday, October 10, 5 pm**. Upgrade your blogging to include links in the text to relevant sources, maybe a photo or video too--make it interesting and engaging.

Assignments for September 27-October 1
3. Are you Tweeting yet? Who are you following? Why? Are you including links (to articles, videos, photos, etc.)? 4. Have you turned in your Portfolio Career Interview? 5. Have you ordered your business cards?
 * 1. Read "Art and Fear"** chapters 3 and 4. Be prepared to discuss Fears about Yourself and Fears about Others.
 * 2. Blog about Sean McPherson's visit** is due: Mon 9/27 for section 1 and Tues 9/28 for section 2. Post your reactions, reflections, and thoughts about Sean's visit to your blog site (and be sure it's linked on the wiki Blog page). Be sure to include some relevant links (be creative, links to Sean's websites are fine, but see if you can make some interesting connections and move the conversation possibly in some new directions.

Assignments for September 20-23, 2010
1. **Take this online Meyers-Briggs Quiz**, write down your four-letter code results and bring that to class (don't worry about the career suggestions) Tuesday for section 2 and Wednesday for section 1: __[] __ 2. **Read Art and Fear**, Chapters 1 and 2. Jot down at least three important points from each chapter for in-class discussion on 9/21 or 22. 3. **Read CaLM** sections 6-11, 24. 3. Order your **[|business cards]** Have business cards in hand by Oct. 1 4. Set up your**[| blog site]** or [|blog] or [|blog] and link it on the **class wik**i page (due by 9/24) 5. Turn in your **interview** write up (1 page max)

**Assignments for September 13-17, 2010** To clarify, here are the assignments **due by our next class on 9/13 Section 1 or 9/14 Section 2** :

 1. **Join calmf10.wikispaces.com** and explore this site. (You will receive an email invitation)  2. R**ead** //**"The Adventures of Johnny Bunko."**// Write down descriptions and key words for each of the six lessons. We will do an in-class presentation activity. There are four copies on reserve in the library or you may purchase it in the bookstore or on Amazon. It's a quick read, but take time to think about it on multiple levels.  3. **Interview a McNally instructor** of your choice about his/her income streams: a) how does this person describe his/her career today and the various income streams that make it up? 2) how does his/her career today compare with when s/he were first starting out? Come to class prepared to share this information with the class. Write up your interview in a one page summary to turn in.  4. Complete your **Student Information form**  5. P**urchase or order all CaLM books**--The Savvy Musician; Art & Fear; CaLM Course Workbook--all required. Johnny Bunko is optional to purchase, but required to read. <span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;">6. **Read CaLM book**, sections 1, 2, and 3; **Cutler Introduction** p. 1-6

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;"> Let me know if you have any questions. See you next week! <span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;"> Jan

McNally Smith College of Music Academic Awards
(check your transcript to verify your standing before adding these to your resume. Your cumulative GPA through the end of the semester prior to the semester you will graduate determines your honors level)

President's List**: semester GPA of 3.9 or above** Dean's List**: semester GPA of 3.5**
 * There are additional criteria for these awards besides GPA: must have taken 12 or more credits; no grade lower than a B, no Incompletes, no disciplinary action.**

Graduation Honors** are based on cumulative GPA at or above the following:
 * summa cum laude: 3.9 or higher
 * magna cum laude: 3.7 or higher
 * cum laude: 3.5 or higher