Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Everybody Else's Guide to Careers in the Arts Now Available!


Everybody Else's Guide to Careers in the Arts, a concise but informative workbook designed for anyone interested in exploring careers in the fine, performance, visual and applied arts, and arts-related careers. The workbook features practical tips and easy-to-navigate exercises to help determine whether a career in the arts is right for you.

Everybody Else's Guide to Careers in the Arts answers these all-important questions:
  • What careers are available in the arts?
  • What skills, knowledge, education and work experience are required?
  • Can I use my natural talents and abilities?
  • How much does it pay?
  • Who might hire me?
  • How do I get started?
Buy the workbook!

Friday, May 25, 2007

Mickey's Hiring!

The Disney CareerStart Program

What is it?
This seven month program is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, open to graduating high school seniors and recent high school graduates at least 18 years of age who have received their diploma or GED in the past 48 months.

CareerStart participants will complete the Disney Educational Series, a nine-week course that will teach important life skills such as time management, critical thinking, professionalism, corporate culture, and more. Some of the additional educational offerings participants may choose to add to their Individualized Education Plan include:
  • The Leadership Speaker’s Series
  • Courses for college credit
  • Computer-led learning activities at Disney Learning Centers
Program Perks/Benefits
  • Become a part of the Walt Disney World® Resort Cast Member community
  • Become eligible for benefits and discounts, including Theme Park Admission, merchandise, food and beverage discounts, resort discounts, and Cast Member exclusive events.
  • Work at the Walt Disney World® Resort
  • Live in fully-furnished, gated apartments with 24-hour security
  • Build transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, Guest service and effective communication.
Pay
Cast Member's wage will be $6.67 per hour, plus premium pay and overtime, depending on job.

Contact Info
Questions? Contact the CareerStart offices at 1-800-722-2930, or wdw.careerstart.recruiting@disney.com.

Apply Now!

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Thursday, May 17, 2007

Tuition Waivers for Veterans and Their Families

This July public colleges in Washington State will join those in Connecticut, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Iowa in waiving tuition and fees for state residents who are disabled veterans or the spouses or children of members of the U.S. military or National Guard who are killed or disabled while on active duty, or who are taken prisoner or are missing in action. Washington legislators passed the bill on April 8, 2007 and signed into law on Monday.

Connecticut's law provides free tuition to all public colleges and universities for qualified veterans, but no books or other fees.

Minnesota's law waives undergraduate tuition at public colleges and provides up to $750 a year for books, supplies and living expenses.

Iowa's revised policy grants post-Sept. 11 "war orphans" up to $5,500 a year for tuition, fees and books at public colleges and universities.

New Hampshire's updated law covers the current wars as well as unspecified future conflicts, providing eligible students up to $2,500 a year for four years.

Washington's bill only applies to public colleges; private colleges are encouraged to participate. There is a limit on the total amount of tuition and fees that can be waived, an age restriction for dependent children (ages 17-26), a time limit after which surviving spouses cannot use the benefit (10 years after the death of the veteran) and a requirement that veterans using the waivers be totally disabled. And, while State appropriations to the colleges will cover some of the lost revenues, veterans will be encouraged to use any remaining GI Bill benefits before using the waivers.


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Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Case Western Reserve's Second Life



Case Western Reserve has created a virtual campus in Second Life, a 3-D virtual world filled with avatars and advertisers trying to get a foothold just in case this thing really takes off. Case Western Reserve spent $30,000 in the hopes of attracting prospective students. So, how’s that workin’ out? So far, only 40 prospective students have dropped by.

Get more info on the Case Second Life Island and find out about campus visits, open houses and other online tours (Psst! This is better than the Second Life tour).

Check out the virtual tour!

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Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Music Scholarships for College Students

THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LOUIS ARMSTRONG JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP HONORING DUKE ELLINGTON AT UCLA

Inaugurated in the year of Ellington's Centennial, two scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students of jazz composition at UCLA. The music faculty at the school oversees selection of the students. The program is funded through an endowment provided by the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation.


THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LOUIS DREYFUS WARNER-CHAPPELL CITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Honoring renowned ASCAP members George and Ira Gershwin and named for Louis Dreyfus, co-founder of the U.S. Division of Chappell Music (now part of Warner/Chappell Music), the Gershwins' publisher, this scholarship is presented each year to a composition student for a score written for dance, film/video or theater. The student must be enrolled in either the B.A. or B.F.A. program at the City College/City University of New York, Ira Gershwin's alma mater.


THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LOUIS ARMSTRONG SCHOLARSHIP

Underwritten by an endowment from the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, this scholarship is presented annually to a jazz composition student. The recipient must be a matriculated student at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College/City University of New York. ASCAP member Louis Armstrong, who lived in Queens for decades, had strong ties to Queens College.


THE ASCAP FOUNDATION FREDERICK LOEWE SCHOLARSHIP

The late ASCAP member Frederick Loewe is best known for composing the music for the outstanding musicals My Fair Lady, Camelot, Brigadoon and Gigi. Established by an endowment from the Frederick Loewe Foundation, this scholarship is presented annually to a student of musical theater composition at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University in New York City.


THE ASCAP FOUNDATION MAX DREYFUS SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship, created to identify young talent and to encourage the study of musical theater, is presented each year to a student at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Funded by an endowment from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, it honors the music publisher Max Dreyfus who served on ASCAP's Board for 50 years and was a mentor to many musical theater legends. It is funded by a generous gift from the Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation.



THE ASCAP FOUNDATION MICHAEL MASSER SCHOLARSHIP HONORING JOHNNY MERCER

This scholarship was established in appreciation of the excellent work of ASCAP's staff on behalf of the members. It is earmarked for the tuition of an ASCAP employee or an immediate family member at an accredited college, university, or music school. The scholarship was created by Mr. Masser in honor of longtime ASCAP member Johnny Mercer who wrote the lyrics for such standards as "Blues in the Night," "Days of Wine and Roses," "Hooray for Hollywood," "Moon River," and "That Old Black Magic."

THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LOUIS ARMSTRONG SCHOLARSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS

This scholarship, named in honor of the great Louis Armstrong, is funded by The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation. It provides a talented jazz musician who has limited financial resources the opportunity to study music in a formal academic environment. The student is selected by the music faculty at the University of New Orleans.


THE ASCAP FOUNDATION IRVING BERLIN SUMMER MUSIC CAMP SCHOLARSHIP

Created to honor American songwriter Irving Berlin, who wrote such classics as "God Bless America" and "White Christmas," this scholarship makes the summer music camp experience possible for a young music creator who may otherwise not have this opportunity. The scholarship is funded by a gift to The ASCAP Foundation from the Irving Berlin Charitable Fund, Inc.


THE ASCAP FOUNDATION FRAN MORGENSTERN DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship, named in memory of Jay and Joan Morgenstern's daughter Fran, will be presented annually to two full-time undergraduate music composition students at the Manhattan School of Music who demonstrate the potential to produce creative and original work and who also demonstrate financial need. The students will be selected by the Manhattan School of Music faculty.


THE ASCAP FOUNDATION RUDY PEREZ SONGWRITING SCHOLARSHIP

Rudy Perez, recipient of two consecutive El Premio ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Awards and a leading producer of Latin Music, has established The ASCAP Foundation Rudy Perez Songwriting Scholarship. This scholarship is presented annually to an aspiring Latino songwriter who demonstrates potential to produce creative and original work and also demonstrates financial need.


THE ASCAP FOUNDATION STEVE KAPLAN TV & FILM STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship, named in memory of Steve Kaplan, award-winning Television and Film composer whose music is featured on Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, provides financial assistance for an aspiring television and film composer to attend ASCAP's Film Scoring Workshop in Los Angeles. The recipient is selected by ASCAP's Los Angeles Film & Television department. It is generously funded by The Kaplan Family.


THE ASCAP FOUNDATION JOHN DENVER MUSIC CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

This scholarship was established to provide young music students with an opportunity to attend a summer music camp which they would otherwise not be able to afford. Funding of this program is provided by a bequest from Rosalie Meyer, widow of ASCAP member Joseph Meyer whose songwriting credits include "If You Knew Susie" and "California Here I Come;" Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, John Denver's publisher; and Music Alive! Magazine. Three students, ages 10-16, will be offered full scholarships to the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp in Colorado. Students must demonstrate both musical promise and financial need.
To be considered, students must submit an application to the Perry-Mansfield School in Steamboat Springs, Colorado -- 1-800-430-ARTS or p-m@cmn.ne.


THE ASCAP FOUNDATION DAVID ROSE SCHOLARSHIP

The ASCAP Foundation David Rose Scholarship was established with a gift from The Rose Family Trust to honor television and film-scoring great David Rose. David Rose's best-known works include the instrumental standards, “Holiday for Strings” and “The Stripper,” music for Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie and decades of work with radio and television star Red Skelton. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a qualified college-level student working toward a career in scoring for film and/or television who is participating in ASCAP's Film & Television Scoring Workshop.

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Audition for Berklee Music Conservatory Scholarships

Ever dreamed of attending one of the world's premier performance arts colleges? Well, here's your chance! The Berklee Music Conservatory World Scholarship Tour travels to U.S. cities, Europe, Africa and Asia to find talented musicians, composers and singers to enroll.

In each city and country, prospective students can audition for Berklee admissions staff to gain admission and/or qualify for a scholarship.

An audition and interview is required for admission to Berklee, priority for live audition spaces will be given to applicants for the upcoming academic year.

The next available U.S. audition dates are as follows:

Boston, MA June 30, 2007
August 4, 2007

All applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Berklee campus to complete their audition and interview, tour the facilities, and meet with Berklee faculty, students, and staff. Due to the demand in certain cities, applicants may be scheduled for their audition and interview in Boston regardless of their preference for one our tour locations.

Two types of applicants may apply for a live audition:

A. Applicant to Berklee for the upcoming academic year
You wish to apply for the Summer 2007, Fall 2007, or Spring 2008 semesters.

B. Scholarship Only
  1. You have been accepted and plan to enter in the Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 semester, you have not auditioned within the past year, and would like to audition for scholarship consideration. Please make sure to provide your full name, Berklee ID number, and your first and second audition location preferences in your request. Please note audition spaces are limited at tour locations so students may be required to travel to Boston for the live audition.
  2. You do not wish to apply for the Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 semesters. You are not ready to graduate high school but would like to participate in a live audition for scholarship consideration. Please note scholarship only applicants may be scheduled in various locations based on space availability. Applicants to the full-time program are given priority for audition spaces over non-applicants to the college.

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Scholarship Auditions for Young Musician

The Young Musicians Foundation announces the auditions for the 2007 Scholarship Program. Over $45,000 in scholarship assistance will be provided to students age 8 - 18 (vocalists thru age 25).

NEW FOR 2007! A special audition will be held for GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS entering an accredited university or conservatory as a music major.
YMF, in association with the ASCAP Foundation will award one $10,000 scholarship
to a graduating high school student who is enrolling in a music program at a university or conservatory in Fall, 2007.
* Instrumentalists, age 8 - 17, not beyond their senior
year of high school.

* Vocalists, age 15 - 26 at time of audition.

Up to $45,000 in scholarship assistance will be
awarded, in amounts ranging from $250 - $3000.

Students may use awards for private music study,
music classes at local institutions or for tuition to
summer music festivals.


AUDITION DATES:
YMF Scholarship for Graduating High School Seniors - Saturday, June 2 | 2 - 6 PM
Vocal - Wednesday, May 30 | 6 - 8 PM
Piano - Wednesday, June 6 | 5 - 9 PM
Winds - Saturday, June 9 | 11 - 5 PM
Strings - Sunday, June 10 | 1 - 6 PM

Download the Scholarship Application now!

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Music Scholarships for High School Students

LOUIS ARMSTRONG SCHOLARSHIP HONORING W.C. HANDY

Created in celebration of W.C. Handy's 125th birthday, two scholarships, funded by the endowment of the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, are awarded to junior year students at Mt. Vernon High School based on abilities in music performance and composition.

THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LEIBER & STOLLER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller, writers of such hits as "Hound Dog," "Kansas City," "Jailhouse Rock," "Stand By Me," "On Broadway," and "Is That All There Is?," developed and funded this program which celebrates their 40th anniversary as collaborators. This scholarship provides assistance to young aspiring songwriters, musicians and vocalists. Two awards are given each year: one to an incoming freshman at Berklee College of Music in Boston, for which the school auditions the recipient; the second recipient is auditioned by the Young Musicians Foundation in Los Angeles.

THE ASCAP FOUNDATION IRA GERSHWIN SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was created to honor the classic lyricist, Ira Gershwin. Mr. Gershwin was educated in the New York City public school system and this annual award serves to honor a junior year student at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art, a public school in New York City. The student is selected by the music faculty at the school. This scholarship is funded by a gift to The ASCAP Foundation from the Ira & Leonore Gershwin Philanthropic Fund.

THE ASCAP FOUNDATION IRVING CAESAR SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established to preserve the name and legacy of Irving Caesar, a prolific and beloved lyricist who wrote hundreds of songs over the course of his long life including, "Tea For Two," "Swanee," "Animal Crackers in My Soup" as well as the children's educational song series, Songs of Safety and Songs of Friendship.

THE ASCAP FOUNDATION CHARLOTTE V. BERGEN SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to the top ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer age 18 or under, this scholarship is made possible by The Frank & Lydia Bergen Foundation and is named in memory their daughter, Charlotte, a lover of classical music. The scholarship is to be used for music study at an accredited college or music conservatory.

Download the application here >>>

THE ASCAP FOUNDATION MICHAEL MASSER SCHOLARSHIP

Michael Masser, composer/producer of such classic songs as "The Greatest Love of All" and Saving All My Love For You," established this scholarship to support the educational advancement, professional development, professional training and development of a student demonstrating outstanding talent in the arts. It is presented annually to a student. By nomination.

THE ASCAP FOUNDATION BOOSEY & HAWKES YOUNG COMPOSER AWARD HONORING AARON COPLAND

This scholarship is presented each year to a graduating senior at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art in New York City. The recipient is selected by the music faculty for promise in music composition. The award is funded by an endowment established jointly by ASCAP and Boosey & Hawkes, Aaron Copland's publisher. Mr. Copland was a distinguished member of ASCAP for over 40 years. Among his many wonderful compositions are Fanfare for the Common Man, Appalachian Spring and the ballet Billy the Kid.

THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LIVINGSTON & EVANS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, writers of such hits as "Mona Lisa" and "Que Sera, Sera" fund this scholarship program to support aspiring songwriters and musicians. The Young Musicians Foundation in Los Angeles selects the recipient.

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112 Colleges Sports Teams Fail to Make the Grade

The NCAA announced last week that 112 teams from 75 colleges had failed to meet its Academic Progress Rate requirements. Eighty-one teams face scholarship cuts. Forty-nine teams, including 18 of those losing scholarships, received warning letters for failing to meet academic standards for three consecutive years.

Find out how the athletic teams at your favorite colleges fared.

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New NCAA Rules May Keep Many High School Athletes From College Athletics

Last month, the NCAA's Division I Board of Directors quietly passed legislation designed to prevent high-school athletes with low grades from taking fluff courses to increase their chances of playing college sports.

The rule, which goes into effect on August 1, stipulates that students may count only one core course that they take after graduating from high school toward the academic requirements they need to play college sports.

The change comes on the heels of a series of news reports that detailed how some athletes used transcripts from bogus private schools to boost their grade-point averages and help them to qualify for major college sports programs.

Following the reports, the NCAA investigated the transcripts and student records of dozens of preparatory schools. During the investigation, NCAA officials discovered that a growing number of athletes were not only taking fluff courses in order to inflate their grade-point averages, but were also dropping out of high school after their sports seasons ended and enrolling in a diploma mill to complete their high school course requirements.

"Kevin C. Lennon, an NCAA vice president who has headed the association's investigation of diploma mills, said that the finding he found most distasteful was that "Some of our college coaches were encouraging the behavior."

The NCAA's investigation resulted in colleges being banned from accepting transcripts from at least 15 schools.

NCAA officials clearly hope that the new rule will not only discourage athletes with low grade-point averages from seeking out fraudulent schools and fluff courses to qualify for college sports programs, but will also deter operators of private preparatory schools from running diploma mills and college coaches from encouraging star athletes to skirt the requirements.

Some college-sports officials believe the rule change could lead many poor-performing high-school athletes to enroll in junior colleges instead of preparatory schools. This may be undesirable given that attending the private preparatory schools allows student-athletes to not only improve their grades, but also work on their games and preserve their eligibility to play four years of college sports.

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