CSI Artistic Director Samuel Martin moderates a roundtable discussion that illuminates the process of artists engaging and interacting with composers, from the conceiving and commissioning of a new work through the preparation of its premiere performance.

Soprano LaToya Lain and pianist/conductor Casey Robards provide an informative guide for engaging with the rich Spiritual repertoire.

CSI staff members Natasha Naik and Sam Martin avail themselves to the burning questions held by Fellows on how to bring their own unique projects to life. How do you write a grant? What paperwork do you file to start your own nonprofit organization? How do you go about organizing a community concert or event? Best practices for fundraising? It’s an open discussion at this lunch-and-learn event, tailored to whatever questions the Fellows have.

Alex Fletcher, President of Fletcher Artist Management, provides a private lunch-and-learn session to illuminate the world of managers. From building a career based on artists’ passions, to how the client-manager relationship works, to whether management is right for every particular artist, this conversation covers topics tailored to the Fellows’ specific questions.