March 4, 2024

Good morning [FIRST_NAME]!

It may be raining outside but we won't let it cloud our week! 🌤 Trust us, you don't want to miss out on the Community Corner in today's edition. Peabody LAUNCHPad has curated the perfect playlist– from recital competitions and an interesting medley of art and sciences at the Johns Hopkins Hospital to startup networking opportunities. 🎶

With the Graduation ceremony in sight too, we encourage you to nominate speakers (yes, it could be yourself!) 🎓

Events

Graduation Speakers

We are seeking two student speakers- one undergraduate and one graduate- for Peabody’s graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, May 22. If you know someone you’d like to nominate for this opportunity, please use this form to share their information with us. We will contact them and encourage them to apply.

In addition, if you would like to apply to be the speaker, please use the same form and select “Self-Nomination.” You will be prompted to answer a few questions, including providing a draft of your speech (which should be no longer than 3 minutes). You will also be asked to provide the name and email address of a reference. If you have not already been nominated, we will contact your listed reference and ask them to complete the nomination on your behalf.

Nominations/applications are due by Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 5pm EST. The Peabody Graduation Planning Committee will review all applications (with names removed) and will recommend the top candidates to Dean Bronstein for his consideration and final approval. We anticipate notifying the selected speakers the week of April 8.

If you have any questions, please contact Stacy Cooper Patterson at spatterson@jhu.edu. 

Link: https://jhu.campusgroups.com/PeabodySA/survey?survey_uid=e1568b09-d4b2-11ee-815d-0e9dd4d3253d

New in Dining

Classical Recital Competition @ Montpelier Arts Center

Classical musicians are now being sought for the Montpelier Arts Center Recital Competition!  Winners will be featured in a recital in the Main Gallery during the September 2024–May 2025 season. Musicians must be 18 & older to be considered.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- All entries must be submitted by Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 11:59 pm
- 10-minute selection of music that best identifies your repertoire and technique
- Musician(s) biography
- Headshot(s) that is appropriate for print
- A current one-page resume with contact information for each participating musician

The honorarium is $500 per performance. If applicable, one accompanist per performance will receive a $300 honorarium. *There is no entry fee for this competition.

Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 17, 2024, 11:59 pm
Notification of Results: March 29, 2024. If selected, artists must confirm the performance date by April 7, 2024.

Link: https://montpelierartscenter.submittable.com/submit

Arts in Health Internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital

The Arts in Health Internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital is a competitive, paid program that trains student leaders in the development and delivery of arts in health programming. Arts in Health interns work approximately 6-8 hours a week and receive ongoing training in leadership skills, community engagement, and the integration of arts programming into healthcare settings. Interns also attend bi-monthly Artist Rounds meetings and learn from guest artists, industry professionals, and specialists. The rate of compensation is $15/hour. Two internship positions are currently open: Concert Curation Intern & Program Administration Intern.

- Application Deadline: Monday, March 25, 2024
- Apply via SMILE and submit the supplementary application form 
- Applicants that advance will be scheduled follow-up meetings and may be asked to provide supplemental information

Link: https://peabody.jhu.edu/life-at-peabody/career-services/opportunities/community-based-learning/creative-access-fellowship/

Musician-in-residence Program

Peabody Institute Musician-in-Residence is a program that connects Peabody Conservatory student musicians with residential facilities throughout the Baltimore area willing to host a student in exchange for musical services.
The program embeds Peabody musicians in a community, giving them frequent and regular access to an audience with whom they can develop their performance and presentation skills and for whom they learn to program music. 

- Application Deadline: Monday, March 25, 2024
- Apply via SMILE and submit the supplementary application form 
- Applicants that advance will be scheduled follow-up meetings and may be asked to provide supplemental information

Link: https://peabody.jhu.edu/life-at-peabody/career-services/opportunities/community-based-learning/musician-in-residence-program/

Music for a While

In partnership with Johns Hopkins Medicine’s Office of Well-Being and Department of Service Excellence, the Music for a While program aims to create public access to music within the hospital environment to elevate mood and reduce anxiety among all.
Music for a While allows musicians to bring their artistry to the healthcare environment and develop the context-specific skillset needed to contribute to well-being and healing.

- Application Deadline: Monday, March 25, 2024
- Apply via SMILE and submit the supplementary application form 
- Applicants that advance will be scheduled follow-up meetings and may be asked to provide supplemental information

Link: https://peabody.jhu.edu/life-at-peabody/career-services/opportunities/community-based-learning/music-for-a-while/

Arts in Health Performances

Peabody Arts in Health Performances provides ensemble-based music programs for the hospital community, organized in partnership with Johns Hopkins Hospital and other Baltimore-based healthcare facilities. Musicians will receive a payment of $250/person per performance as well as receive mentorship in program design aimed at those who visit, work, and are cared for at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

- Application Deadline: Monday, March 25, 2024
- Apply via SMILE and submit the supplementary application form
- Applicants that advance will be scheduled follow-up meetings and may be asked to provide supplemental information

Link: https://peabody.jhu.edu/life-at-peabody/career-services/opportunities/community-based-learning/arts-in-health-performances/ 

FastForward U - Spring 2024 Mix & Match Night 

Thursday, Mar 7th 2024,
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

@ FastForward U: 
320 W 29th St suite 200,
Baltimore, MD 21211, USA

Want to find your perfect startup soulmate? Register now for our Spring 2024 Mix Match Night! Whether you're a startup team looking for new members or an individual looking to put your talents to good use in entrepreneurship, we'll have a match for you! Register as a team or just come to network and get ready for some innovative startup speed-dating! Refreshments will be served.

Link: https://events.humanitix.com/ffu-spring-2024-mix-match-night 

Summer Incubator Program @ JHU FastForward U 

FastForward U’s accelerator programming is an opportunity for student teams from across the University to work collaboratively to make progress on their ventures. These engaging, cross-disciplinary initiatives build skills, grow networks, and connect founders with other entrepreneurial students, from undergrads to post-docs.

Application Deadline: March 15
Summer Incubator: May 22-July 3

A six-week, co-working experience for student ventures ready to take a “deep dive” into building their startups. Student teams at any stage of development are invited to apply; program participants will be expected to work at least 20 hours a week at the FastForward U building while engaging in significant mentorship and networking opportunities. Supported with a non-dilutive grant for living expenses and startup support. 

Link: https://ventures.jhu.edu/programs-services/fastforward-u/accelerator/

Career Development Project Grants

Spring 2024 Deadline: 11:59 pm ET on March 13, 2024

Examples of qualified projects include: 
- Performances 
- Recording/Production 
- Commissions 
- Research 
- Marketing & Promotional Materials 

For degree recitals, research, and capstone projects, grant funding is available only for requests that go above and beyond academic/degree requirements. For example, funding is available for specified equipment and collaborative, travel, or other production expenses that clearly exceed departmental requirements. Funding is not available to compensate you for any components required or expected as part of your degree requirements such as planning, organizing, rehearsing, or creating the project. 

Link: peabody.jhu.edu/explore-peabody/deans-office/career-development-grants/application-procedures/#projectgrants

2024-2025 Student Leadership Applications

Are you interested in applying for 2024-2025 Student Leadership Applications? Use the following link for more information or simply click on the poster attached below: https://jhu.campusgroups.com/PeabodySA/student-leadership-applications/. 

UPDATE: If you missed an info session and would like to apply, please email the Office of Student Affairs at peabodystudentaffairs@jhu.edu with your availability for the week of March 4 to 8. 

Share Your Experience: Experiential Learning Survey

Reminder: We are still seeking participants for a research study on experiential learning participation! Feedback is welcome from ALL students - you don't need to be involved with any programs to participate.

Participate by taking an anonymous survey to share your perspective on experiential learning programs at Peabody! It should take no more than 10-15 minutes. Your input will inform potential future updates and improvements to Peabody programs.

Christina Manceor is conducting this study as part of her work with Peabody LAUNCHPad, and some aspects will contribute to my doctoral research. This research is approved by the JHU HIRB (protocol no. HIRB00018147). All participants must be current Peabody students who are over 18 years of age. Please reach out to cmanceor@jhu.edu with any questions.

Peabody Palooza Band Auditions
We are looking for bands/ student groups to perform a set of their choosing at our annual Spring fair. Test out new sets in front of your Peabody peers while adding to the Palooza atmosphere!

Submit your band audition videos by March 7 here: https://jhu.campusgroups.com/PAB/survey?survey_uid=6b6276a6-c46e-11ee-93db-0a86d64fe70d

Academic Calendar

• 3/18 - 3/22: Conservatory Spring Break

• March is Women's History Month
• 3/8: Women's Day
• 3/11: Ramadan
• 3/17: St. Patrick's Day
• 3/25: Maryland Day
• 3/25: Holi
• 3/29: Good Friday
• 3/30: National Doctor's Day
• 3/31: Easter