Episode 99: Building Your C.V. Through International Experiences with Demarre McGill

<p>Flute 360 | Episode 99: “Building Your C.V. Through International Experiences with Demarre McGill” (35:43)</p> <p>In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Demarre McGill about how we as flutists can build our C.V. through international experiences. Demarre humbly shares his international career and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Topics vary from job announcements, finding your musical voice, and summer music festivals! Listen to the episode to hear all the advice from Demarre! </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Episode 99 – Main Points:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>0:30 – <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Gold Sponsor:</strong></span> <a href= "https://jaykayproductions.media/">J&K Productions</a></li> <li>1:22 – Welcome & Introduction</li> <li>2:38 – Spending time with family is essential.</li> <li>3:00 – Today’s Topic</li> <li>3:25 – <strong>Heidi:</strong> Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background!</li> <li>3:31 – Demarre’s Answer</li> <li>3:39 – <a href= "https://www.rhondalarson.com/remembering-julius-baker/">Julius Baker</a> & <a href="https://youtu.be/nqfIyNysLJw">Jeffrey Khaner</a>, flutists</li> <li>6:36 – <strong>Question:</strong> Why do you think it’s important for a flutist to consider adding international experiences to their résumé or curriculum vitae?</li> <li>6:45 – Demarre’s Answer</li> <li>11:25 – <strong>Question:</strong> How can a flutist go about adding international experiences to their C.V.? Where does one start?</li> <li>11:34 – Demarre’s Answer</li> <li>11:43 – Summer Music Festivals</li> <li>14:35 – <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Forge-Eric-Carle-Matching/dp/B01DDUHNJ4?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1"> Matching Game</a></li> <li>16:23 – “When you are focused on the things that make what we do as musicians, truly, truly special...luck has a way of finding you. It may not be exactly what you were looking for, but if your eyes are open, luck has a way of actually carving out a path for you!” – Demarre</li> <li>18:23