The Center For Music and Arts Entrepuenership

The Loyola Symphony Orchestra performs in Roussel Hall. Featuring: Rafael Zuniga on Oboe; Joseph Shirley Composing, and Dr. Jean Montes Directing

Elliot Adams, Digital Media Director for the State of Louisiana, talks to Loyola University New Orleans students about the things the state is doing to create opportunities for them

Roberta Kaskel, director of Career Development, advises Loyola University New Orleans students on starting their careers.

Anthony Dominici, a veteran cinematographer, director of photography and film/TV producer, explains his philosophy of working in reality television, and how his early work on The Real World has (and has not) influenced the reality TV offerings of today.

Anthony Dominici, a veteran cinematographer, director of photography and film/TV producer, visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his life and career in the film and TV industries. He explains what each person does on a shoot (director, DP, gaffers, grips, etc), how to prepare yourself for a job in film or television, and how he came to have a career as one of the pioneers behind the reality television boom.

Col. John Bourgeois, Director Emeritus of the Marine Band, introduces himself and the band that he played with and led for almost half a century and through nine Presidencies. He shares his thoughts on the experiences he has had, and shares some insider tips on how to audition for the ensemble and what such a life is like.

Jonathan Crespo, musical director for Carnival Cruise Lines, introduces himself and his company to an audience at Loyola University, New Orleans, and shares what life is like as an on-board musician, the skills he looks for in players he hires, and how to get a job yourself as a musician on a Carnival Cruise Lines ship. He also offers some more general advice on having a successful career in music and on presenting yourself to others as a serious professional.

Jonathan Crespo, musical director for Carnival Cruise Lines, discusses with an audience at Loyola University, New Orleans how he got started in his career, and why he chose a career in music.

Jonathan Crespo, musical director for Carnival Cruise Lines, discusses how he goes about finding and hiring musicians and technical staff to staff the companys cruise ships, what the general requirements and terms of employment are, and how to contact the company if you are interested in working as an on-board musician.

Jonathan Crespo, musical director for Carnival Cruise Lines, describes the typical life and workload of a musician working on one of the companys ships.