Yeah, like, uhh . . . Signed, Inarticulate and Interested Dear Ix2, The idea of the internship is to get you in the door of an organization.
Internships typically involve projects beyond the scope of entry-level jobs.
You are far more marketable if you have specific skills and a good work history and letters of recommendation. NEC has an internship program that gives you college credit and practical work experience at an arts organization in the Boston area. Students have worked at WGBH, the Boston Symphony, Rounder Records, GM Recordings, the Wang Center, Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, Boston Chamber Music Society - lots of interesting places. These are most often administrative internships - that may be work involving publicity, fundraising, or special projects having to do with organizing performances, tours, recordings, etc. Arts organizations look for interns who learn quickly, have some computer skills, communication skills, enthusiasm, and are conscientious.