About Uncovering Possibilities: Alt-Ac Opportunities in the Arts
Artists in graduate school are often focused on the singular goal of employment in higher education upon graduation. While there are opportunities for artists outside of the academy (“alt-ac”), securing these gigs can appear challenging. Few resources exist for those considering augmenting their careers with entrepreneurial endeavors, particularly those featuring stories of artists that hold historically underrepresented identities. Tyler Ehrlich and Ogechi Ukazu (graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin) interview folks from across the country who work in alt-ac arts spaces.
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Texas Career Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin
Uncovering Possibilities: Series Finale with Tyler Ehrlich and Ogechi Ukazu
Tyler Ehrlich and Ogechi Ukazu summarize and conclude Uncovering Possibilities. In their conversation, they discuss the common themes, including a commitment to the mastery of each artist’s craft, a determination and attention to detail, the need for flexibility, and the duality of unrelenting persistence and patience for success.
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25 Jul 2023
Community Music: Part IV | The Dallas Winds with Jerry Junkin
Jerry Junkin (Artistic Director and Conductor of The Dallas Winds) joins Tyler Ehrlich to unpack his 30-year tenure with the organization. In addition to discussing his extensive experience leading the ensemble, the interview includes themes of lifelong artistry, community connection, differences between academic, community, and professional music making, and more.
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14 Jul 2023
Amplifying Your Social Media Presence with Mike Lebrias
Mike Lebrias (Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin) joins Ogechi Ukazu to discuss cultivating a social media presence, diversity in artistic and educational spaces, and music pedagogy in higher education.
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28 Jun 2023
Keeping Score: A Composer’s Chat with Dr. Viet Cuong
Viet Cuong (Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas) talks with Tyler Ehrlich about composition pedagogy, social media, and the value of lived experience.
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15 Jun 2023
Panel by Panel: A Career in Comics with Ngozi Ukazu
Ngozi Ukazu (New York Times Bestselling Author and Comic Book Artist) speaks with Ogechi Ukazu about her career as a full-time artist and storyteller.
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6 Jun 2023
Community Music: Part III | Kinnara & Orpheus Chamber Singers with Dr. J.D. Burnett
Dr. J.D. Burnett (Artistic Director of Kinnara and Orpheus Chamber Singers) joins Tyler Ehrlich to share his experiences working with professional and community choirs, the value of being a lifelong artist, and the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own learning.
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30 May 2023
Community Music: Part II | Maryland Chamber Winds with Dr. Tyler Austin
Tyler Austin (Artistic Director and Conductor of Maryland Chamber Winds) shares the story behind the origin and success of MCW, the importance of the human experience in his performances, and the unrelenting nature of having a portfolio career.
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23 May 2023
Community Music: Part I | Austin Brass Collective with David Hummel
David Hummel (President of the Austin Brass Collective) joins Ogechi Ukazu to share his journey of founding ABC in 2021. The ensemble has quickly joined the musical landscape of central Texas and has performed at the 2022 TMEA Clinic/Convention and alongside the Dallas Winds. David shares the lessons he’s learned since the ensemble’s inception and advice based on his own “alt-ac” career.
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9 May 2023
Thinking Bigger in the Arts: Part II with Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner
Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner (Dean of the Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University) discusses interdisciplinary work in the arts, artificial intelligence, today’s gig economy, and building a compelling professional portfolio for seeking employment.
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2 May 2023
Understanding the Academy/Industry Intersection with Jamil Hooper
Jamil Hooper (Industry Relations Manager at The University of Texas at Austin) shares guidance on bridging the gap between academia and the private sector, the essential role of mentorship and relationships, and his own experience navigating a circuitous career path.
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25 Apr 2023
Thinking Bigger in the Arts: Part 1 with Mary Ellen Poole, Ph.D.
Dr. Mary Ellen Poole (Carnegie Mellon University) shares inspirational and revelatory stories about the challenges and opportunities of being a leader of artist-academics in new spaces.
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11 Apr 2023
Building Your Portfolio Career with Dr. Matthew Arau
Dr. Matthew Arau (Upbeat Global and Lawrence University Conservatory of Music) discusses building a portfolio career, conquering self-doubt, and cultivating a fulfilling life with intention.
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Funded by the Reimagining Professional Development Grant by Texas Career Engagement.
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4 Apr 2023
You're on the Air with Dr. Ryan Kelly
Dr. Ryan Kelly (The University of Texas at Austin and KMFA 89.5) shares his experiences working in public radio, teaching and administering at the university level, and cultivating reward centers to live a meaningful life. Funded by the Reimagining Professional Development Grant by Texas Career Engagement.
3 Apr 2023
Uncovering Possibilities Trailer
Uncovering Possibilities is a new content series created by Tyler Ehrlich and Ogechi Ukazu, graduate students at the Butler School of Music. Formed in partnership with Texas Career Engagement, they interview folks who work in "alt-ac" (alternative to academia) spaces in the arts, including community music, visual arts, social media, entrepreneurship, leadership, and more. You’ll find their content by searching Uncovering Possibilities or Texas Career Engagement on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.
Episode One, "You're on the Air'' with Ryan Kelly (KMFA 89.5), will drop Tuesday, April 4. We hope you enjoy it!
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