Entrepreneurship

The Music Department believes that that the liberal arts experience uniquely prepares student musicians to succeed in a variety of fields, including the arts. However, creating a life and career in the arts demands initiative and perseverance above and beyond what many career paths require. During your time at Lake Forest College, we encourage you be entrepreneurial as you imagine your future.  

• Map your career goals.
• Practice your craft. Everyday.
• Perform, compose, study or write at every opportunity.
• Develop fine promotional materials and distribute them where appropriate.
• Utilize the internet and networking sites to your career advantage.          
• Nurture professional relationships.
• Collaborate.
• Practice collegiality with your friends and faculty every day, as they may be your future colleagues. 
• Remain flexible and curious about the world.
• Work hard, with a sense of urgency and purpose.              

Music Internships

With a vibrant and exciting music scene in Chicago and the surrounding areas, students studying music are provided many opportunities for internships in various aspects of music. 

Past internship sites include:

• Chicago Dance & Music Alliance
• Chicago Symphony Orchestra
• Circle Pines Center
• Illinois Arts Council
• Ravinia Festival

 

For more information about internships at Lake Forest College, please visit the Internships page.