| The Music Center occasionally has a limited number of openings for talented artists for in-school programs. Artists on the roster provide more than 14,000 performances and workshops annually. Artists, who are currently working in a fine arts discipline, have an interest in sharing their art with students and have the flexibility to meet school performance schedules, may submit an application. Experience working with school age groups or audiences is essential.
To join the Roster of Artists, artists are required to audition their programs before a group of students and a panel of artists, educators, and arts administrators.
The Music Center has completed audition selections for the 2008/2009 season and brochure. Artists may submit their application at any time; however the Music Center is not currently seeking or auditioning new artists.
Before submitting an application, artists are encouraged to read descriptions of the artists currently on the roster (in the Artist Directory), as the Music Center does not duplicate programs. Applicants should take into consideration how the program would be unique or fill an existing void. Artists should also review The Music Center's "Programs In Schools" to determine which program is best suited to them.
Music Center Artist Criteria
In accordance with the Music Center's standard of excellence, artists participating in these programs should display merit expressed in their art, specific personal qualities and effective teaching style.
Artists Must:
- Possess a thorough knowledge, understanding and passion for his or her art form.
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Know the history of the art form and background on the culture.
- Be adaptable, flexible and a good problem solver.
- Possess a love and respect for children of all cultures and from all backgrounds.
- Have warmth, patience, and good humor.
- Demonstrate a professional manner that commands respect and inspires trust.
- Have good health and reliable transportation.
- Be organized in both their personal and professional life.
- Be open to evaluation and the artistic development process.
In addition, effective workshop artists must:
- Be able to articulate the creative process in or through their discipline.
- Facilitate the creative process in others.
- Know how to define and work toward learning outcomes.
- Be able to involve the entire classroom group effectively in workshop sessions.
- Be familiar with VAPA Framework and incorporate the four components in teaching.
- Have competent classroom management skills.
Download Performing Artist Application (PDF)
Download Teaching Artist Application (PDF)
and mail completed application to:
Michael Solomon, Managing Director
Music Center Education and Family Programs
135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
If you have further questions, please e-mail Michael Solomon at msolomon@musiccenter.org.
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