Later this week, I will be presenting my learning to my internship teacher and my mentor. Here are some questions/answers to help me prep for what I want to say.
My work as an intern was very meaningful to me and my education because I had never experienced arts administrative positions before. I was really curious to see how people worked in these positions and if I would like to try it as a future career. I learned the behind the scenes of concerts as well as music organizations and programs. I know so much more than I did when first walking into Villa Musica. My mentor taught me that just because someone is working as an arts administrator, it doesn't mean that they are less involved with art and music. Many arts administration still stay in touch with their music or art, just as my mentor is doing when she sings and teaches voice lessons at her organization.
What I learned from my own work is that it is important to stay busy. Although it can sometimes be stressful, I work best when there is plenty for me to do and help out with. I think it was important to learn to go to someone right away and ask if I could help them in any way. I also learned that my work is important, but so is a passion for my job. Everyone here at Villa Musica wants to work here and that inspires me. I know now that I want to search for a job that I truly like before settling down and working somewhere that might not be the best fit for me.
I learned many appreciations while working at my internship. I was very grateful that I was working at Villa Musica and not somewhere else because my mentor let me (actually insisted that I) practice everyday and would even ask how it went. That was very nice because it let me stay in touch with my music and not worry about practicing when I came home and was tired. I also learned a new appreciation for breaks and days off. I love having a lot of work to do and then getting a day off to cool down and just do nothing for the entire day. I think that I learned this because I was not only busy, but also stressed because I only have a few weeks of this internship and I wanted to make the best impression as possible and have the best experience.
This internship has changed my direction of thinking a lot. I was curious about the arts administration side of the music industry, and now realize that although not all of it was pleasant or carefree, it seemed more meaningful than practicing my cello for my own benefit. I was able to design a program (with help of course) for students that might not get an opportunity to play music. Many parents were thrilled that Villa Musica is creating a music program for home-school students. It seemed like I was making a change, which made me feel great about my work. It was less about having a high-school internship for a grade and more about having the opportunity to help other people. Because I learned all of this and enjoyed my time here, I think that adding administration into my options for a career later in life would be great. I am now more open to the idea of working in administration later in life.
My work as an intern was very meaningful to me and my education because I had never experienced arts administrative positions before. I was really curious to see how people worked in these positions and if I would like to try it as a future career. I learned the behind the scenes of concerts as well as music organizations and programs. I know so much more than I did when first walking into Villa Musica. My mentor taught me that just because someone is working as an arts administrator, it doesn't mean that they are less involved with art and music. Many arts administration still stay in touch with their music or art, just as my mentor is doing when she sings and teaches voice lessons at her organization.
What I learned from my own work is that it is important to stay busy. Although it can sometimes be stressful, I work best when there is plenty for me to do and help out with. I think it was important to learn to go to someone right away and ask if I could help them in any way. I also learned that my work is important, but so is a passion for my job. Everyone here at Villa Musica wants to work here and that inspires me. I know now that I want to search for a job that I truly like before settling down and working somewhere that might not be the best fit for me.
I learned many appreciations while working at my internship. I was very grateful that I was working at Villa Musica and not somewhere else because my mentor let me (actually insisted that I) practice everyday and would even ask how it went. That was very nice because it let me stay in touch with my music and not worry about practicing when I came home and was tired. I also learned a new appreciation for breaks and days off. I love having a lot of work to do and then getting a day off to cool down and just do nothing for the entire day. I think that I learned this because I was not only busy, but also stressed because I only have a few weeks of this internship and I wanted to make the best impression as possible and have the best experience.
This internship has changed my direction of thinking a lot. I was curious about the arts administration side of the music industry, and now realize that although not all of it was pleasant or carefree, it seemed more meaningful than practicing my cello for my own benefit. I was able to design a program (with help of course) for students that might not get an opportunity to play music. Many parents were thrilled that Villa Musica is creating a music program for home-school students. It seemed like I was making a change, which made me feel great about my work. It was less about having a high-school internship for a grade and more about having the opportunity to help other people. Because I learned all of this and enjoyed my time here, I think that adding administration into my options for a career later in life would be great. I am now more open to the idea of working in administration later in life.