Career Resources for Members

All CMS members enjoy access to the following career resources:

studentARE YOU SEEKING EMPLOYMENT?

 

Music Vacancy List - The MVL is always available to you:

  • Current Issue
  • Search the Database
  • Archive of Issues

Job Seeker Resources and Advice - Consult the CMS Job Seeker Resources

Do you have an employment vacancy you wish to list in the MVL?

  • Place an MVL Ad
  • MVL Rates & Policy

Have a Question?  Write to The College Music Society. CMS is here to help!

studentACADEMIC CAREERS

 

What are Academic Careers About?  Read the reports of the Professional Life Initiative

Do You Have Questions concerning Academic Careers?  Join the Discussion Group

Could You Use a Mentor?  The CMS Mentoring Service is always available to you

Resources and Advice - See the CMS Academic Career Resource List

Find Colleagues - Search the CMS Database

  • for colleagues
  • for institutions

Have a Question?  The Committee on Academic Careers is here to help!

music business 1CAREERS OUTSIDE THE ACADEMY

 

What are the Possibilities for Music Careers Outside Academe?  See the Music Industry Resource List

Do You Have Questions concerning Careers Outside Academe?  Join the Discussion Group

Could You Use a Mentor? The CMS Mentoring Service is always available to you.

Resources and Advice

  • View the Business and Industry Resource List
  • Search the CMS Database of Music Businesses

Have a Question? The Committee on Careers Outside the Academy is here to help!

entrepreneurMUSIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP

 

Would you Like to Teach Entrepreneurship to Your Students?  Consult the following resources:

  • CMS Handbook on Entrepreneurship Education
  • Suggested Outcomes for Arts Entrepreneurship Education
  • Resources on Music Entrepreneurship Education

Do You Have Questions concerning Teaching Entrepreneurship? Join the Discussion Group

Would you Like to Be an Entrepreneur?  Resource for the Savvy Musician

Do You Have Questions concerning Being an Entrepreneur? Join the Discussion Group

Have a Question? The Committee on Music Entrepreneurship Education is here to help!

academic leadershipACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

 

What is Academic Administration and Leadership About?  Read “Leadership and the Music Executive” for a quick overview

Do You Have Specific Questions concerning Music Unit Management?  Administration Sounding Board is here to help!

Do You Have General Questions concerning Academic Leadership and Administration?  Join the Discussion Group

Could You Use a Mentor?  The CMS Mentoring Service is always available to you.

Resources and Advice

  • Musical Chairs: A Management Handbook for Music Executives in Higher Education
  • Academic Leadership and Administration Resource List

Have a Question?  The Committee on Academic Leadership and Administration is here to help!

prof servicePROFESSIONAL SERVICE

 

How Would You Like to Participate and Contribute? Share your ideas and professional work by

  • writing books
  • giving conference presentations
  • contributing to conference program planning
  • writing scholarly articles
  • sharing opinion pieces
  • writing reviews
  • organizing reports and monographs
  • sharing your compositions and performances
  • considering instructional technology

Would You Like to Engage with Your Community?  Review current grant program offered by The CMS Fund

Would you Like to Serve Through Giving? Contribute thgrough

  • The CMS Fund
  • the CMS VISA Card program
  • AmazonSmile

chorus iconMUSIC STUDENTS

 

Do You Have Questions concerning Music Study?  Join the Student Discussion Group

Could You Use a Mentor? The CMS Mentoring Service is always available to you.

Need More Local Dialogue?  Join Your Student Chapter or Establish One on Your Campus

Life as a Music Student — CMS Student Resources and Advice

 Have a Question?  The CMS Student Advisory Council is here to help!

car devCMS MENTORING SERVICES

 

The CMS Mentoring Service is always available to you.

  • Do you Need a Mentor?
  • Would you like to Volunteer to be a Mentor?
  • Do you need advice concerning mentoring? See the CMS Mentoring Resource List