Jeremy Horvath-SPCO-Week 15

This marks the last week of my internship with The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.  Working with SPCO has been a rewarding experience.  I have learned a lot about what is involved with running such a large organization.  There are many different facets that make the SPCO work so smoothly.  Learning how they work together is invaluable. 

My internship started by meeting with the Public Relations Manager.  She and I set forth a plan for my internship.  My time was to be split between the marketing and education departments.  I found a niche for myself with the educational department.  I have a background as a music educator and enjoyed working with their programs.  Education is an important part of the SPCO and it is shown through their dedication to the community.  The rest of my time was spent with the marketing department.  Their Marketing is an efficient machine that runs smoothly because of the great communication within the department. 

My experience with the SPCO was a success.  The tools that I will take away from there will aid me in my business and professional life.  Having the exposure to such a large organization was priceless.  I also enjoyed learning how a non-profit organization is run.  They go about business with a different strategy.  And, of course, being able to support and listen to a world class Chamber Orchestra was a great perk. 

Minnesota Music Studios is the next project I am working on.  It is a music business that combines music lessons with recording technology.  With this, students are able to create play-along recordings that are custom fit their lesson plans.  At the end of their session, they will have recorded a portfolio of music similar to a professional demo.  The skills and strategies I've learned at The SPCO add a great value to my business and professional skills.  My time spent their was a tremendous experience.

Jeremy Horvath

Music Business