October 9, 2023

Hello First_Name!

We hope you are making the most of this beautiful Fall weather. Whether you are in the mood to kick off Halloween early or want to share your thoughts at the General Body meeting, we got you covered! This week, we have Fall Fest fun, Haunted Unger and so much more. 

Events

Fall Break

As many have noted, we have listed October 19 as Modified Course Schedule, TBA on the Academic Calendar. On that day, classes and ensembles will not meet at Peabody. Instead, many students will be involved in the opening of the new building in Washington, DC.  

For several years, we have had a two-day fall break. October 19th is the first day of what would have been a two-day fall break. As such, nothing official will be scheduled at Peabody on that day. However, we recognize that some faculty may be working independently to make up lessons, so please check with your teacher. Otherwise, if you are not called for a 10/19 performance in DC, you will have the day off to relax, recoup, and reflect.

Halloween Decorating Contest

It's October, and Halloween is nearly here!! 🎃🎃🎃

In celebration of all things spooky and scary, the Peabody Activities Board at Student Affairs invites all studios, spaces, and offices to compete in Peabody's 2nd Annual school-wide HALLOWEEN DECORATING CONTEST!!!

On Tuesday, October 31st at 2:15pm, all students, faculty, and staff will be able to drop by Student Affairs to pick up a voting ballot and a map of the decorated studios/offices/spaces and travel from one decorated space to the next, picking up treats along the way. The voting period to select the best decorated space of this Halloween season will take place from 2:30PM-5:00PM (last ballots must be turned in by 5:30PM!) and the winners of the contest will be announced the next day!

The contest will be divided into two categories: Best Decorated Student Space and Best Decorated Staff Space. Ribbons will be awarded to 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place winners in both categories.

The 1st prize winners in each category will be invited to a party in Unger Lounge with catering from Cafe Fili! 🥳

DEADLINE FOR ROOM ENTRY IS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH. 

All participating spaces must provide their room number/location, names of members, and a representative plus backup representative(s) with emails and phone numbers for contact. All rooms are encouraged to hand out candy or other small treats to visiting voters. (Student spaces may request treats to hand out from Student Affairs via the application form.)

Use this link to apply via Hopkins Groups. https://cglink.me/2dh/s82347

Any questions? Reach out to Suzanka Belik at sbelik2@jh.edu!

May the most boo-tiful decorators win! 👻🧙‍♀️

Cheers witches,

Peabody Activities Board 🦉🌚

Assistant Ensemble & Chamber Music Coaches

The Baltimore School of the Arts is currently hiring 6 Assistant Ensemble & Chamber Music Coaches! 

Responsibilities Include:
Assisting faculty with ensemble rehearsals, playing in sections during rehearsals as well as leading rehearsals; assisting with sectionals for chamber orchestra and full orchestra; possibly work one-on-one with students with orchestra repertoire. Possible chamber music coaching. 

Skills and Experiences Required for the Job:
Currently enrolled students at the Peabody Conservatory holding a graduate FWS award and prior teaching experience and/or pedagogy training

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter, addressed to Dr. Mellasenah Edwards, Music Department Head. Please include which position you are applying for, confirm that you are a current Peabody student with a work-study award (indicate award amount), and briefly state why you are interested in the position. Applications are due October 15.

Sylvia Green Voice Competition

​​Any Conservatory voice major enrolled in a degree or certificate program with junior status or higher during the current academic year. It is expected that students will seek the advice of their major teachers on their suitability to take part in the competition and on the choice of program.

Application Deadline: April 8th, 2024 at 11:59 pm
Preliminary Round: April 22nd, 2024
Final Round: ​April 23rd, 2024

Save the date for Hopkins' Got Talent

Join your colleagues for a night of entertainment at Hopkins' Got Talent, a signature JHU United Way campaign event showcasing the wonderful performances by Johns Hopkins staff, faculty, and students to put the "fun" into fundraising. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will go to the 2023 Johns Hopkins United Way campaign.

The event, organized by Government, Community and Economic Partnerships will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, at the Turner Auditorium.

The search is still on for talented staff, faculty, students, alumni to participate in Hopkins' Got Talent. Each JHU division selects its top individual or group talent, whether the act is singing, dancing, playing an instrument, juggling, doing stand-up comedy, or something else. If you would like to be considered for the top talent spot from your division, submit a photo, bio, and clear video/link of your performance to communityprograms@jh.edu by Friday, Oct. 27.

To purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/2023HopkinsGotTalent

Academic Calendar

• 10/19: Modified Course Schedule, see email from Dean Stone
• 10/20: Fall Break observed; classes, lessons, and ensembles will not be held; last day to change a course to audit

Holiday Reminders

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• 9/15 - 10/15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
• 10/9: Columbus Day
• 10/10: World Mental Health Day
• 10/24: United Nations Day
• 10/31: Halloween