{"id":23136,"date":"2014-11-11T11:23:11","date_gmt":"2014-11-11T16:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/?p=23136"},"modified":"2014-11-11T11:23:11","modified_gmt":"2014-11-11T16:23:11","slug":"whos-who-international-resource-centre-for-performing-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2014\/11\/11\/whos-who-international-resource-centre-for-performing-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"WHO’S WHO | International Resource Centre for Performing Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Address:\u00a0 43 Bright Street, Toronto M5A 3H5<\/p>\n

Phone: 416-362-1422<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0www.internationalresourcecentreforperformingartists.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Email: info [at] ircpa [dot] net<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Folks Behind It All<\/del><\/h1>\n
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Ann Summers Dossena \u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Founder\/Director<\/p>\n

Eleanor Friedland \u00a0| President<\/p>\n

Clarice Carson |\u00a0Vice-President<\/p>\n

John Lopes | Treasurer<\/p>\n

Sheila Rose | Secretary<\/p>\n

Linda Litwack | Communications<\/p>\n

Steven J. Gray | Legal Counsel<\/p>\n

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About<\/del><\/h1>\n

For the jazz trio or string quartet that feels stuck in its development and is keen to reach new audiences, the singer who has completed his or her training but isn\u2019t clear on the next steps to take, the pianist looking to move beyond winning competitions \u2013 for all of these situations and more, the International Resource Centre for Performing Artists aims to help turn their potential into accomplishment and employment.<\/p>\n

The IRCPA\u00a0is emerging as a dedicated service organization for Canada\u2019s musical artists, including instrumentalists, vocalists, conductors, collaborative pianists and composers in the fields of opera, classical, jazz, world and new music.<\/p>\n

Under the direction of founder Ann Summers Dossena and a knowledgeable board of directors, since 1983 the IRCPA has been actively presenting Workshops <\/i>and Encounters<\/i> with Canadian and international employers, coaches and established experts to help artists gain confidence, find their place in the world\u2019s markets, and become successful performers in their chosen fields.<\/p>\n

These proven programs are now being updated and expanded.\u00a0 The board of directors is devoted to helping freelance emerging performers hone their skills and gain more knowledge of the industry in which they wish to develop their careers.\u00a0 The IRCPA is also pursuing a centre, where musicians can come together as a community, at various stages of their careers, to exchange ideas and challenges, and know they are not alone in their journey.<\/p>\n

Summers Dossena observes, \u201cIt is the nature of the business that there is usually a gap between an artist\u2019s graduation and first job.\u00a0 This happens not only because a newly graduated artist may not be prepared for the real world of auditions, performing and management, but also because orchestras, opera companies and concert presenters book two or even three years in advance.\u00a0 Keeping focused by exploring repertoire, learning languages, and gaining a basic knowledge of who\u2019s who in the industry \u2013 how and why decisions are made \u2013 is vital during this period.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe transition from student to professional can be daunting. Making one\u2019s own decisions means solid information is needed.\u00a0 Encounters With Employers<\/i> prepares the artist for auditions or performances, explores appropriate repertoire, answers questions or offers advice in a supportive, collegial environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Artists participating in focus\u00a0groups or round table discussions often suggest the hot topics they want to explore in workshops besides contracts or negotiation, representation, and professional wardrobe consultation.\u00a0 The IRCPA programs address these issues and more.<\/p>\n

Such services can be available year-round, as requested, along with brainstorming, mentoring of soloists or groups, long-range and strategic planning, and \u201cplatform sharing\u201d for promotional presentations by artists.<\/p>\n

Spring and fall events feature Workshops<\/i> on current hot topics, a Who\u2019s Who in the Industry<\/i> panel, and discussion on the state of the arts, as well as Encounters<\/i> with international employers and coaches.<\/p>\n

Collaborations with universities, music schools or study programs will allow the sharing of guest experts, for the benefit of both students and professionals.<\/p>\n

Summers Dossena, who was honoured by the international arts industry in 2012 and again in 2014, retired from arts management in October 2013 after a distinguished, 55-year career in New York, Rome and Toronto.\u00a0 Among the current IRCPA board members are three performers who enjoyed important international careers \u2013 sopranos Clarice Carson and Lois McDonall, and tenor and composer Charles Osborne.\u00a0 All are making their expertise available to newer generations.<\/p>\n

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Events<\/del><\/h1>\n

2015 FORUM<\/h3>\n

The first forum presented by the newly expanded IRCPA will take place March 27-29, 2015 with an Encounter<\/i> with Joan Dornemann<\/i> from the Metropolitan Opera, along with a Who\u2019s Who in the Industry <\/i>Panel.\u00a0 Hot topic workshops suggested by focus groups and round-table discussions are planned for April 10-12.\u00a0 These programs are made possible, in part, by support from the Ontario Arts Council.\u00a0 Details will be announced in January.<\/p>\n

THE IRCPA MAUREEN FORRESTER CENTRE<\/h3>\n

The IRCPA is also seeking benefactors to create a permanent home for Canada\u2019s musical artists.\u00a0 Plans include meeting rooms, a much needed audition and performance space and a reference library, similar to the National Opera Center in New York, but intended for a broader musical base in Toronto.\u00a0 Named in memory of one of Canada\u2019s most famous international musical stars, it is hoped to be opened in time for Canada\u2019s 150th<\/sup><\/span> anniversary, in 2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The International Resource Centre for Performing Artists is a dedicated service organization for Musical Artists. It was incorporated in 1985 to (a) support freelance performers in the music field to make the transition from student to professional and to assist them to reach their goals at various stages in their careers, and (b) To inform and inspire audiences with increased knowledge and appreciation of the development of Canadian musical performing artists.<\/p>\n

Programs are designed to enable performers to grow in their artistry and gain access to international contacts of the highest standards, in order to be employed at home and abroad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":23131,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[117,5030],"tags":[5100],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/111012_CareerMoves_by_inspireinc_09681_yw1024x-resized-image-600x400.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9bakr-61a","amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23136"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23136"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23136\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23139,"href":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23136\/revisions\/23139"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23131"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23136"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=23136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}