Sample Music Resumes & Electronic Portfolios

​Schools and audition committees are looking for a well organized, prepared performance.  This includes knowing how long you've studied, where and when, what roles you've played, what literature/languages you've sung, etc.  It's important to be ready to give them this information in as many forms as possible.  

Below is a sample of a printed music resume document (you should never attend an audition without one).  Just as you would present a resume for any career position, you should also offer a music resume.  It tells the audition committee something about you and your breadth of training.  It also offers information on your educational background, your willingness to commit to responsibility and extra curricular activities, and more.  Examine the attached document and be ready to get started on yours! 

​

As the new era moves forward, electronic portfolios offer a unique glimpse into what you can offer.  Pre recorded performances (both YouTube and MP3s), performance photos/head shots, etc. can all enrich your standing for scholarships and auditions.  If you are a multitalented musician, dancer, artist, etc., you can use the website to emphasize each area. I have been working on one for myself and my students have just started to develop this option.  The "googlepages" program is very easy to set up and is offered to any person with a gmail account.  It's fun to play with (though it can be frustrating at times), but you can always ask for help.  Take a look, get inspired, try it out!

Excellent Electronic Resources for Creating A Music Resume:

• Wieland Music Studio Example: SAMPLE MUSIC RESUME #1 & Sample Music Resume #2

• Eastman School of Music: http://www.esm.rochester.edu/iml/careers/documents/resumeguide2005.pdf

• University of Michigan: http://www.music.umich.edu/prospective_students/admissions/ug/app_proc/resume_rep.htm

• Oberlin Conservatory: http://www.oberlin.edu/career/students/documents/MusicResumeGuide.pdf

• Peabody Institute:  http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/conservatory/mecc/resumes.html

• Berklee School of Music: http://www.berkleemusic.com/billboard/resources/resumetutorial/

Sample electronic portfolios/webpages from former students & colleagues:​

• Krysty Swann, Mezzo: http://www.krystyswann.com/

• Bianca Keitel, Actress & Vocalist: http://www.biancakeitel.com​

• Diane McNulty, Actress: http://www.dianemcnulty.info/

• Jessica Anguiano, Actress & Vocalist: http://www.jessica-anguiano.com/members/JessicaAnguiano/pts.html#/1//

• ​Michelle Meredith, Actress & Vocalist: http://www.michellemeredith.net/

• Aaron T. Jenkins, Student Tenor: https://sites.google.com/site/aarontjenkinssings/