Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Christopher Burnett. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Christopher, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. We’d love to hear from you about what you think Corporate America gets wrong in your industry and why it matters.
For most professional artists, recordings are career documentation rather than retail products like candy bars.
Christopher, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
BURNETT MUSIC FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT
“Our mission is to illuminate and build societal competencies centered upon Jazz music as the only global contribution to the arts originating from the United States by engaging the next generation with the purpose of building a modern living wage arts infrastructure through challenging, meaningful, and inspiring experiences.”
— https://BurnettMusicFoundation.org
BORN OF EXPERIENCE
I began my professional performing artist career with US military bands, going professional right out of high school at 18 years old. Subsequently, I have performed notable venues at many places around the United States and also toured most of the countries in Europe. I am a member of the official Kansas Touring Artist Roster. This program allows communities and organizations to apply for grant funding in order to engage and deepen the impact of arts programming on local and under-served audiences through exposure to and interaction with professional visiting artists. VISIT: Touring Roster Listing
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
I’m a Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) composer affiliate. I compose and arrange music of all styles. I am currently writing new music for three specific ensembles. (1) A brand new quartet that features progressive modern jazz music. (2) A larger 15-piece ensemble comprised of brass, reeds, and rhythm instrumentalists. And finally, (3) is a pure woodwind ensemble of flute, piccolo, clarinet, alto saxophone, and bass clarinet. VISIT: BMI Catalog | Christopher Burnett
OUR PORTAL WEBSITE
https://BurnettMusic.biz
Do you have any insights you can share related to maintaining high team morale?
Be organized.
Study personnel leadership and management along with your business and marketing courses.
Technical skills and industry expertise have to be on point and second nature but don’t act infallible or bully your team members.
Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?
I am a lifelong professional musician, composer, and arts industry professional. I have been very fortunate to have been part of lots of pretty cool things over many decades.
The biggest challenge I have with most prospective employers and clients is the fact that I am also a transitioned career military senior enlisted leader and, in addition to my professional specialized hard skills in the arts, I possess a diverse range of highly developed soft skills.
These ancillary soft skills include proven developed leadership abilities, systems approach management of complex initiatives, and a successful track record in arts marketing and promotion.
I am also fluent in web design, HTML coding, and social media marketing.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://BurnettMusic.biz
- Other: Our portal website takes visitors to all online properties as well as all of the platforms we utilize in the digital realm.
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