MYAUDITIONS NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 2006

In this issue:

1. MyAuditions - New Feature
2. Celebrity Chat - Kevin Good: Trumpet, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
3. Artist of the Month: Nicole Esposito - Principal Flute, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
4. Special Report - "The Heart of the Orchestra Contractor"
5. Blogs & Discussion Forums
6. Sponsor - Smart Tuxedo.com: Be Smart! Dress Smart!
7. Corporate Services

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1. MYAUDITIONS - NEW FEATURE
In December, we posted a poll in the Performing Arts - Auditions category, "Cast your Vote." The subject of the poll was linking individual job postings to dedicated discussion threads. For example, a member views a job and on the posting selects the discussion thread link. This closes the job window and takes the member directly to the discussion thread for the specific job posting.

The result of the poll was 87% in favor of implementing this feature. The community has spoken. Beginning February 1st, we will begin implementation of this feature in the Auditions Forum on a trial basis. Further details on the trial run and conditions may be found here.

The goal of the forums is to educate, inspire, network and connect with fellow colleagues at every level of their career, from student to professional, and to learn and gain insight into the audition process from members who have participated in the process to those who sit on audition committee's. We hope that you find this feature useful.

2. CELEBRITY CHAT - KEVIN GOOD
Second Trumpet, Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Tuesday, February 7th, 2006 - 7PM to 8PM Eastern Time.

Kevin Good has served in the trumpet section of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra since 1979 and is also one of the founding members of Detroit Chamber Winds. Prior to his appointment with the DSO he taught trumpet, music theory, and jazz at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He also taught trumpet at the University of Windsor, Wayne State University and the University of Michigan.

It's an evening not to be missed! Doors open 6:50 pm Eastern Time. Seating is limited. Celebrity Chat Room

3. FEATURED ARTIST OF THE MONTH - NICOLE ESPOSITO
Nicole Esposito is principal flute of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra and has achieved an international reputation as a soloist, teacher, and chamber musician. View her profile on the front page and search our complete list of guest artists.

4. SPECIAL REPORT - "THE HEART OF THE ORCHESTRA CONTRACTOR"
One of the parts of the music business that rarely gets mentioned is the relationship between the orchestra contractors and the musicians they hire to play. Justin Locke, MyAuditions blogger and author of "Real Men Don’t Rehearse," reports. Special Report

5. BLOGS & FORUMS
There are a combined 991 topics and 5,084 posts in the forums. Join in

The forums average 50,000 page views per month with currently 776 registered members contributing to the forums including members from the Philadelphia Orchestra, Oregon Symphony, Detroit Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Honolulu Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Bellevue Philharmonic, San Antonio Symphony, Utah Symphony, San Antonio Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, Dayton Philharmonic, Columbus Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Louisville Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Montreal Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, Spokane Symphony, Opera Pacific Orchestra, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Columbia Symphony, Orquestra nacional do Porto, Wellington Orchestra, Singapore Symphony, plus many more.

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE BLOGS: Commentary from the Pros
- Paul Barrett - Principal Bassoonist, Honolulu Symphony; Lecturer in Bassoon, University of Hawaii
- Jeffrey Biegel - Professor of Piano - Brooklyn College; Recording Artist & Concert Soloist
- Justin Locke - Author of "Real Men Don't Rehearse" and former Double Bassist with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra
- Charles Noble - Assistant Principal Viola, Oregon Symphony
- Tracy Wiggins -Director of Percussion Studies - Univ of North Carolina at Pembroke
- Jay Zhong - Professor/Director of Strings - California State Univ, Los Angeles

If you are an established professional interested in being an Artist-in-Residence, please contact us for further details.

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