Resume template?

[Schilkes22]

Where would I find a resume template for musicians? Is there such a thing? I am trying to get hired by a local dinner theater and was asked to supply a resume. I'm 51 years old and it's been years since I've had to update My resume, and I've never done one for a gig before. Any help is appreciated.
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[Don Herman rev2]

Chances are it need not be fancy. Google yields a bunch of templates; here's one: https://resumegenius.com/resume-samples/music-resume-example

HTH - Don
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[mcstock]

Not a template, but I often refer students to these resources at Eastman and NEC.

https://iml.esm.rochester.edu/careers/

https://necmusic.edu/em/guidebook

This essay is specific to teaching positions.

http://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2012/01/16/essay-applying-music-faculty-positions

Best
Matt
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[safiyabello84]

Since you were aiming for a position at a local dinner theater, your resume should focus on your musical expertise, performances, and any relevant accomplishments. Highlight the types of music you specialize in, your instruments, and noteworthy gigs you've participated in.

[LullabySir]

Though the thread is from a few years back, your inquiry about a resume template for musicians is still relevant. Crafting a resume tailored to your musical background remains crucial. You can find various resources online that provide templates and guidance for creating resumes specifically for musicians.
Considering your concern about updating your resume after a period of time, there are many helpful tools available now. https://excalibur.guide/ai/ai-resume-writing-prompts/ offers AI-driven prompts for resume writing, which could be beneficial. Maintaining a professional format and showcasing your strengths succinctly will be key.

[kehaulani]

Check the requirements from a potential employer before you spend countless hours sweating over a detailed resume. I certainly prepared a number of detailed academic resumes in case I needed them but, as it turned out, was wasted energy.

In over half century of professional, full-time musical work, I don't think I ever got a job based on an academic resume as opposed to just finding out, from the potential employer what s/he was looking for and then confining my written info to that. Don't diffuse your focus on the requirements with extraneous material.

Tailor the written material to the job. Come to think of it, I got most of my work from word-of-mouth. not a resume.
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[RandyTX]

[poketrum]

Be sure to update your resume every 4 years.