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ENTREPRENEURIAL THOUGHT OF THE WEEK:听value vs. commoditization
This week we pick up where we left off a few weeks back. At that time I shared听this blog听on the notion of 鈥渧alue鈥� in the music world and posed this question:听How do we regain our position in the marketplace as commodities of the highest value?听I鈥檝e decided I鈥檇 like to address this question in four parts:
Adjust our Mindsets 鈥� Educate our audiences 鈥� Find the Need 鈥� Become an Artist-Advocate
How might you become more active as an Artist-Advocate? What are the issues you鈥檙e most passionate about, and how might you make your voice heard? If you鈥檙e not sure, just get involved: I guarantee it will prove to be more fulfilling that you ever imagined!
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The Video of the Week!
Videos! I need videos!听(That potbelly pig playing a plastic piano is still waiting in the wings鈥�)
Rowan Atkinson and his invisible drum set鈥μ�
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Once again we鈥檒l put our discussion of 鈥渃ommoditization vs. value鈥� on hold while we take some time to answer a few questions regarding the听New Venture Challenge:听what is it and how does it work and why should you care about it?
What is the New Venture Challenge (NVC)?听 The NVC is the campus-wide venture plan competition. Teams of students from disciplines across campus compete amongst themselves in 鈥渢racks鈥� (Music, Clean Tech, I.T., and Social Impact) and then the winners of each track compete in a Finals competition for the grand prize. Music Track winners receive a听$3,000 prize; the Grand Prize winner receives up to听$10,000 more in prizes听and other perks.
What is a Venture Plan?听 A venture plan (also commonly called a 鈥渂usiness plan鈥�) is an outline of any sort of operation: a for-profit business, all manner of non-profit organizations, an ensemble, a music festival鈥nything can be a venture. The plan describes the venture (what it does, who it鈥檚 for, how it operates) and outlines a plan for launching and sustaining it.
Do I have to have a plan already in order to participate?听NO.听In fact, that鈥檚 the whole point of the NVC: to guide you through the process of developing your idea and creating a plan to make it happen. So at this stage, a mere notion of something you鈥檝e been thinking of doing is enough!
That sounds intimidating. What sorts of help will I have? That鈥檚 the other point of the NVC: it鈥檚 not just the competition (which doesn鈥檛 happen until next Spring). It鈥檚 workshops, mentoring, lectures, and practice sessions, all designed to help you develop your ideas, polish your plan, and present it convincingly. You鈥檒l have lots of help & resources to do this 鈥� including other students, if you decide to form a team.
Okay鈥 think I鈥檓 maybe interested鈥hat鈥檚 next? Come to the Kick-off Night on Monday, Oct. 29, at the Wolf Law School building (information and sign up link听). And/or, come to Entrepreneurship Wednesdays on the 31st听and meet with past NVC Music Track winners and other folks to get more information and find out about the experience.听You don鈥檛 have to commit to participate in the competition until January.听So at this point, just be developing your idea, meet with some folks, find out if you鈥檝e got an idea worth pursuing. There鈥檚 no commitment yet: just find out what鈥檚 up!
I dunno鈥鈥檓 still not sure鈥μ齌hen come visit Prof. Nytch and let鈥檚 talk about it!
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The Entrepreneurship Center for Music 鈥⑻�Jeffrey Nytch, DMA, Director
Email:听jeff.nytch@colorado.edu听听鈥⑻齇ffice Hours: T/Th: 9-11 a.m.听 W: 2-4 p.m.听鈥� or by appointment
Entrepreneurship Wednesdays: 5-6:30 p.m., C-113听 鈥⑻� Follow us on听
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OPPORTUNITY UPBEAT!听Oct. 30, 2012
The Opportunity UPBEAT! is your weekly listing of job postings and other professional opportunities that come the way of the ECM. Check this space out for jobs, volunteer opportunities, internships, grants, festival auditions, and more!
THE COLORADO STATE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION is currently seeking a Fund development intern to help develop a tuition assistance scholarship fund for pre-college music study. The goal of the fund, once established, is to partially pay music tuition costs for promising young students who cannot afford music lessons. For a full description of this opportunity, stop by the ECM bulletin board and get in touch with Professor Cremaschi.
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CENTER FOR THE CONTINUATION OF ARTS AND CULTURE, in Thornton, is looking for听Guitar and Piano Teachers.听The CCAC is an arts school dedicated to the enrichment of students in the visual and performing arts. We provide classes in a wide variety of dance styles, music, and visual arts.听You should have a degree or be in pursuit of a degree in Music Performance or Music Education.听Past teaching experience preferred. Outgoing and friendly personality along with consistent professional demeanor. Works well with elementary ages through adults. Someone who is knowledgeable and skilled in more than one instrument area is preferred. Especially knowledgeable and confidant in teaching basic/beginning piano skills in a group and private setting. Knowledge in music theory and aural skills.听You should be dependable and have reliable transportation. Looking for someone who can teach 5-15 hours a week. Please contact Director of Music Nick Garcia-(720)-341-4975听for further information
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INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE!听The ECM offers a broad range of internship opportunities for students, ranging from positions with non-profit arts groups to for-profit businesses. Internships can be for academic credit or not, and can often be customized to suit your schedule and interests. If you鈥檙e interested, stop by the ECM office and we鈥檒l talk about the options!
