Spring 2003

Internship at the Museum of the American Piano

We are looking for a student interested in planning, developing, and publishing a newsletter. Graduate students are welcome to apply. Taking this internship with the Museum will provide the person with real time experience to set up, build, organize and run a self- sustained concept from the beginning. The Intern will have the necessary equipment to implement the plan: computer, fast Internet access and personnel support. The student will have the opportunity to learn principles and apply them from the start in a real life situation.

*Two areas are available: A) Interviewing and writing articles

B) Newsletter layout and design

A)

• Interview pianists, composers, music critics, and people in the piano business, competition administrators, and piano program administrators in music schools.
• Confirm data received.
• Write an article.
• Follow up interviews.

B)

• Design the layout and format of the Newsletter.
• Arrange the articles to be printed.

*Working hours: 4 hours/ day, 3 –5 days a week. Flexible time.

*Compensation: the Museum offers to pay for local transportation and a modest stipend. Successfully running a project can lead to employment at the Museum.

*Location of the Museum: corner of Broadway and Reade Street (1 block north of Chambers street). The following subway stations are within a short walk:

City Hall: N and R

Chambers Street: 1, 2, 3, 9, A, C and E

Brooklyn Bridge: J, M, Z, 4, 5 and 6

*Contact person: Kalman Detrich, Executive Director

Tel: (212) 406-5242