Since I’m working on my résumé at the moment, I thought I’d do a roundup of basic résumé writing resources for singers.
OPERA America – Professional & Artistic Development Resources
New England Conservatory of Music – Entrepreneurial Musicianship Department
Eastman School of Music – Careers and Professional Development
- Music Performance Résumé Quickguide [PDF]
- The Music Performance Résumé Handbook [PDF]
- Cover Letter Quickguide [PDF]
- The Cover Letter Handbook [PDF]
- The Arts Administration Résumé Handbook [PDF]
- Résumé Builder [PDF]
- Build Your Résumé [PDF]
- Undergraduate Résumé Guidelines [PDF]
- Careers Checklist [PDF]
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
- Résumé Writing Basics for Musicians [PDF]
- Sample Résumés [PDF]
- Creating Your Résumé
- The Cover Letter
- Artist Bio
- Guide to Writing Effective Bios [PDF]
Wolf Trap Opera Company
- Blog posts about résumés (lots of good stuff here)
YAP Tracker
- The Audition Room: Career Guidance with Florentine Opera’s General Director, William Florescu (has a short section of résumé tips)
Musical America
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
One thing I learned: Career services offices at conservatories and music schools are a great source for this info. If you have access to one, take advantage of their resources, services, and helpful staff!
If you know of other résumé writing resources for singers, please share! Also, if you have a good recommendation for someone who does résumé consultations/reviews for singers, I’d be interested to know – thanks!
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