Amplify Berkshires Live Auditions

For those interested, live auditions will take place on:

Friday, October 11 between 4 and 6 pm at Railroad St. Youth Project, Great Barrington
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Saturday, October 19 between 9 and 10am at Lichtenstein Center, Pittsfield
  • All vocalists and instrumentalists of high school or college-age are welcome to audition. 
  • ​Please bring two songs of your choice to perform.
  • Vocalists: Come prepared to sing a cappella, to a backing track, or accompanying yourself.
  • Instrumentalists: Bring your instruments and any accessories needed.
  • A speaker for backing tracks will be available on site.  
  • Each audition should take no more than ten minutes. Auditions will take place on a first come, first heard basis.  ​
  • You may complete the application for Amplify Berkshires before or after your audition. ​
  • Auditions can also be done online.  Click Here  for more information!

Amplify Atlanta Live Auditions

For those interested, live auditions will take place:

Saturday October 19
 between 10am and 12pm
at
Dance 411 Eastside Studio
3rd Floor, Studio 3
468 Moreland Ave. SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
Sunday, October 27
between 3:30 and 5:30pm
at
Neighborhood Church
1561 McLendon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Wednesday, October 30
​between 7pm and 9pm
at
Music On Main Street
113 Main St NW
Lilburn, GA 30047
  • All vocalists and instrumentalists of high school or college-age are welcome to audition. 
  • ​Please bring two songs of your choice to perform.
  • Vocalists: Come prepared to sing a cappella, to a backing track, or accompanying yourself.
  • Instrumentalists: Bring your instruments and any accessories needed.
  • A speaker for backing tracks will be available on site.  
  • Each audition should take no more than ten minutes. Auditions will take place on a first come, first heard basis.  ​
  • You may complete the application for Amplify Atlanta before or after your audition. ​
  • Auditions can also be done online.  Click Here  for more information!
For more information about Amplify Atlanta please contact Music in Common Program & Marketing Coordinator,
​Avarie Cook, at avarie@musicincommon.org  / 413-248-6070


Creative Writing Workshop
Community MeetUp

Wednesday, September 25th
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Music on Main Street 
Atlanta, GA

​MIC's Corey-Jan Albert will lead a "Creative Writing" workshop. This is a hands-on workshop designed to jumpstart your creative process, especially when you don't know what you want to write about. Bring a pad or notebook and pen as well as an openness to trying new techniques for turning observations 

Free and open to all.

​Registration is not required, but appreciated! 
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​Click the button to let us know which MeetUps you'll be attending!
​Registration is not required, but appreciated! 
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​Click the button to let us know which MeetUps you'll be attending!

Video Techniques &
The Universal Story
with Rosa Navarrete

Thursday, September 26th
6:30 - 7:30 pm
in Upper Studio
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center
​Fullerton, CA

Engage your community & new audiences with Video Techniques.

How do you brainstorm ideas? What is a universal story? Artist, Rosa Navarrete will share her favorite ways to express her stories and projects to the world.

Perfect for content makers & storytellers wanting to engage the
online world with visual storytelling.

Free and open to all.

Amplify SoCal Live Auditions

For those interested, live auditions will take place on
Saturday September 28th from 3-5PM
Orange County Musicians Union Local 7 A.F.M.
​2050 S Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92707. 
  • All vocalists and instrumentalists of high school or college-age are welcome to audition. 
  • ​Please bring two songs of your choice to perform.
  • Vocalists: Come prepared to sing a cappella, to a backing track, or accompanying yourself.
  • Instrumentalists: Bring your instruments and any accessories needed.
  • A piano and a speaker for backing tracks will be available on site.  
  • Each audition should take no more than ten minutes. Auditions will take place on a first come, first heard basis.  ​
  • You may complete the application for Amplify 2019 before or after your audition. ​
  • Auditions can also be done online.  Click Here for more information!
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Jason Feddy - Southern California Coordinator
Since moving to the area from the UK in 2000, local singer-songwriter, musician, producer and radio host Jason Feddy has been a mainstay on the Laguna Beach scene, performing events, clubs and hotels, and festivals. He performs original music, as well as with his  Beatles cover band, The Beetroots, as well as Jason Feddy & Shakespeare's Fool. Jason has released 6 CDs of his music and has toured extensively throughout Europe, the UK, and Israel. Jason moonlights as Cantor-Soloist at a conservative, Jewish congregation, Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach. 
Music in Common seeks summer intern for Amplify 2019, July 7 - 22 in Sheffield, MA.
Music In Common is a non-profit organization that empowers youth against hate through colla
borative songwriting, multimedia, and performance. Our annual summer Amplify program will take place at Berkshire School in Sheffield, Massachusetts from July 7-22. Amplify is a culturally immersive, music intensive program in which high school and college aged musicians learn and perform the songs written by Music In Common youth from around the world, culminating in three riveting concerts. This three-minute video provides a great overview of the program: https://youtu.be/t-WNMdkmVLA.  More details can be viewed here: www.musicincommon.org/berkshires-amplify-2019.html

Music In Common is committed to creating a team rich in cultural, ethnic, racial, and religious diversity to reflect the wide array of communities we serve. We are seeking a compassionate female candidate to intern for the duration of the Amplify 2019 program.

Program interns must be 23 years of age or older and possess strong time management and organizational skills to help guide the creative collaboration of participants. Candidates must be interested in working with diverse groups of people and comfortable in immersive dialogue settings. Candidates will thrive if they are passionate about: music for social change, youth empowerment and interculturalism. Experience with multimedia and video editing a plus.

Additional Details:
  • Interns must live on campus in the dorms with program participants and staff and will be expected to take on dorm duties throughout the program
  • Interns must complete a training prior to attending the program.
  • Internships may qualify for post-grad school credit.
  • This is an unpaid internship, but all living and travel expenses to, from, and during the program will be paid by Music in Common.
 
For more information or to apply, please e-mail Music in Common Program Director, Marisa Massery, at marisa@musicincommon.org with “Interest in Intern Position” as the subject line.
Music In Common Seeks Development Director
Music in Common is committed to creating a team rich in cultural, ethnic, racial, and religious diversity to reflect the wide array of communities we serve. We are seeking a hard-working, dedicated Development Director to help advance our 14-year old organization into the next phase of growth. This is a part-time contractor position with the potential to evolve into a full time role. Candidates with a minimum of 2-3 years experience in the development and advancement field will be given priority consideration. Compensation ranges from $20 - $35 / hour dependent upon experience, and number of hours will initially range from 10 - 20 hours per week. The Development Director must reside in the metro-Atlanta area.

Development Director Description
The Development Director reports directly to the executive director and works with the Board of Directors, volunteers, and staff - especially the marketing director and business manager - to oversee all fundraising and development efforts for the organization. The Development Director will lead the Music In Common team to build a first class fundraising program with the goal of a 20% annual increase in the organization’s income for the next five years. Music In Common’s current  revenue stream falls into five categories: Donations (65%), Grants (15%), Program Fees (10%), Sponsorships (5%), and Event Ticket Sales (5%). Music in Common has ongoing programming in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and western Massachusetts, and travel to any of the three hubs (or elsewhere) may be required.

Work duties include:
  • Strategize with the marketing director to raise the profile of Music In Common as an attractive recipient of contributions in the communities we currently serve, and beyond
  • Development and implementation of annual appeal and other special appeals such as mid-year appeals, program fundraising, and crowdfunding campaigns
  • Cultivation of new donors, including Music In Common program alumni, and the research and outreach to potential major donors.
  • Direct outreach to sustaining donors to ensure continued support and expanded giving
  • Management of the Board of Directors and volunteers in the writing and mailing of thank you notes and emails to all donors, as well as calling major donors, within two weeks of receiving donations
  • Working with and overseeing the gala committees for the annual Raise the MIC galas in Atlanta, western Massachusetts, and southern California
  • Management and implementation of annual and event sponsorship programs and other fundraising components of MIC programs and events, such as ticket and merchandise sales
  • Expanding our RAISE the MIC benefit concert program
  • Development and implementation of new fundraising events
  • Identify and research potential programmatic and organizational funding sources including grants, sponsorships, and donors
  • Research, identify, and oversee the writing of programmatic and operational grants as part of a grant writing team consisting of a grant writer, Music In Common executive director, MIC program director, and volunteers including Board members.
  • Working with business manager to ensure all awarded grant reporting requirements are met
  • Building a volunteer base to help with fundraising

Qualifications
Music In Common is comprised of a small, grassroots network of compassionate, hard-working staff, Board members, and volunteers in the U.S. and Middle East.  We believe fervently in the mission of our organization and are deeply committed to making a difference in the communities we serve. We strive to create a work environment that feels more like a family than it does a job. We seek to build our team with members who share the same passion for their work that we do. The Development Director should have:
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in business or non-profit administration
  • 2-3 years experience in non-profit fundraising with a demonstrated track record of success
  • Superb interpersonal skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent leadership skills to successfully direct and inspire others and delegate tasks
  • Computer savvy with command over MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google docs, and social media, and a working knowledge of Quickbooks
  • Familiarity with peace and conflict transformation and mitigation as well as current and historical  political / social issues in the U.S. and Middle East.
  • Ability to work independently and determine the steps required to complete assignments
  • Commitment to do whatever it takes to get the job done

Compensation
This is an independent contractor position and does not provide employee benefits. Compensation ranges from $20 - $35 / hour based on experience.  

To Apply
Please email a cover letter, resume and a minimum of one professional and one personal reference to Todd Mack, Executive Director, at info@musicincommon.org with “Development Director” in the subject line.

Become a Gala Sponsor

2019 Gala Sponsorship

Become a MIC Annual Sponsor

Annual Sponsor
Have questions or prefer a different method of payment?  Please contact Executive Director, Todd Mack:

Special Sponsorship Opportunity in 2018!

 Sponsor the 2018 MIC Gala and the Amplify Concert
August 26 & 27, 2018
Two High Profile events for the price of one!

Sponsor the 2018
Raise the MIC Gala
and
​Amplify Concert

Choose your sponsorship level below
2018 Gala/Amplify Sponsorship
Will you use (if included) Gala/Amplify Tickets?
Meal Choices
Meal Choice Quantities

Special Sponsorship Opportunity in 2018!

 Sponsor the 2018 MIC Gala and the Amplify Concert
August 26 & 27, 2018
Two High Profile events for the price of one!

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Sponsor the 2018
Raise the MIC Gala
and
​Amplify Concert

Choose your sponsorship level below
2018 Gala/Amplify Sponsorship
Will you use included Gala/Amplify Ticket?
Meal Choices
Meal Choice Quantities

Upcoming Amplify Programs and Events:

Special Sponsorship Opportunity in 2018!

 Sponsor 2018 Gala /Amplify Concert (August 2018)
Two High Profile events for the price of one!


​Raise the MIC events are public or privately organized happenings with the intention of raising funds for Music in Common through donations, tickets, and/or other sources.  Artists, individuals, organizations, venues, producers, and others are welcome to host concerts, parties, film screenings, or any combination, small or large, in any community.  
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Raise the MIC events can be held in homes, houses of worship, clubs, theaters, or other locations. This is a powerful and proactive approach to partnering with us in our work to share the power of music to connect people of diverse faiths, cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds. Everyone involved will feel inspired, hopeful, and grateful, knowing they are an important part of MIC's mission to #EmpowerYouthAgainstHate.  ​

Music in Common has produced two short documentary films, From Madness To Music (23 minutes) and Amplified: Young Voices Rising, (11 minutes) that illustrate the process and impact of our programs through the stories and experiences of our team, as well as the youth and communities we serve. Click the film images to view trailers.

​It is our honor to partner with you and to celebrate your commitment to creating a better world and your belief in the power of music and of people to create real and lasting change!  Musicians, businesses, organizations, and other organizers of Raise the MIC events will be gratefully recognized for your proactive contribution with acknowledgement on our social media platforms and on our website. 
​Music in Common staff will be available to you throughout the process of planning, producing, and hosting a fun, informative, and successful event. We will provide the information and tools to assist you in hosting a fun, engaging and successful event. Whenever possible, a MIC team member will attend the event and be available to speak and for Q&A.

MIC JAMMS at Darrow School
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July 17- 21, 2017
Darrow School
New Lebanon, NY

The five day program (9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday) will take place on the beautiful Darrow School campus in New Lebanon, NY from July 17 - 21. Participants will work together to write and record their own song as well as produce a video. JAMMS participants come from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds resulting in a deeply immersive, inter-cultural experience. To apply click the button below or email info@musicincommon.org
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The MIC Summer Program is a three-week residential program for students ages 15-20. Students live and work together for two weeks on the Darrow School campus and serve on either the music team or film team. Both teams work closely together and are interconnected.
Students on the music team will work in small to medium size ensembles to learn and rehearse a set of approximately 15 songs written in the MIC JAMMS programs. JAMMS (Journalism As Music, Multi-media, and Songwriting) is a cultural immersion program in which students write a song and create a video project to a theme that is important to them. To date, 40 songs have been written by more than 500 youth in the U.S. and Middle East.
The film team will work together as a group to create a documentary film. Using the Summer Program as a living example, the film will demonstrate the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration and their benefits to society. All students will participate in creating written, video, and photo blogs to be posted on social media and the Music in Common website throughout the program.
The Summer Program concludes with concerts in the Berkshires, Boston, New York, and possibly Washington, DC and Atlanta.
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Living and working together, participants form lasting bonds with one another and benefit from a deep and meaningful immersive environment. Inter-cultural workshops, leadership training, and interfaith dialogues are integrated into the program as well as field trips, hikes, and other fun activities throughout the rich culture and natural beauty of the Berkshires. Participants are empowered by their role as spokespeople for Music in Common, both on stage and behind the camera. 
 
DATES & LOCATION
The 2017 program will take place from July 9 - 30th at the Darrow School in New Lebanon, NY in the Berkshires. Please note that dates may shift a day or two in either direction once roster and tour dates have been finalized. 
 
STAFF
The Summer Program is lead by Music in Common executive director, Todd Mack, assisted by MIC Associate Director, Lynnette, Najimy and a team of MIC program facilitators. Since 2007, Todd and Lynnette have traveled extensively throughout the United States, Middle East, and Far East leading Music in Common programs. There is a maximum student to staff ratio of 5 to 1. Staff will be announced by April 15th. 
 
LIVING
While at Darrow, students and staff will live in campus dorms on separate floors for boys and girls or in separate dorms entirely. Staff will live in the dorms with students. During the tour, students and staff will either stay in hotels or youth hostels or be hosted by local families. Groups will be set by gender. Three meals a day will be provided with vegetarian options at all meals. We will do our best to accommodate all dietary restrictions. Religious and cultural practices and observances will be accommodated. Students will have access to the school athletic center, soccer fields, tennis courts, and more.
 
TRANSPORTATION
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the Summer Program. Students flying should travel to the Albany, NY airport. Arrangements for airport pickup and drop off must be made with Music in Common staff before booking flights. The final concert tour schedule will determine which airport students will fly home from. All ground transportation during the summer program will be provided by MIC staff or contracted driving services.

TUITION
The MIC Summer Program is our only tuition-based program. All other MIC programs are free of charge to participate. The cost for the Summer Program is $3,900, which includes all meals, activities, training, and transportation during the program. Students should bring money for personal spending, shopping, etc.  Financial aid is available for selected applicants who cannot afford full tuition.

Please contact Music in Common executive director Todd Mack at todd@musicincommon.org or 413-717-0374 for more info. 

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Since 2015 Music in Common has extended its reach:  
  • Initiated the Music in Common Program to California and Georgia uniting Muslim, Christian, and Jewish youth, Americans and Refugees, caucasians and people of color. 
  • Launched the JAMMS  (Journalism as music, multimedia, and songwriting) Program in the West Bank, providing a platform for the voices of nearly 100 Palestinian youth to be heard.   
  • Released our short documentary film, From Madness to Music, elevating awareness of our work and the imminent need for it.  
  • Collaborated with ArtsBridge, a well-aligned non-profit organization based in Boston, to produce an Summer Intensive with Israeli, Palestinian, and American teens. 
  • Trained more program faciliatators, cultivating productive partnerships, and developed substantive follow-up curriculum for our programs.