This Summer Do Something Special
Pearl is a world-wide leader in drum and percussion instrument manufacturing. Our internship program provides a wide range of opportunities for students to gain insight into the marketing and distribution of percussion instruments in the U.S. Intern placement is within Pearl’s Marketing department with emphasis placed on Drumset, Marching Percussion, Concert Percussion and Hand Percussion product lines. Each summer a limited number of places for internships are available.
To take part in the program, we look for the following minimum eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program at a college or university both at the time of application and during the internship
- Preferred fields of study but not limited to: Marketing, Advertising, Music Business, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Media
- A minimum of 20 years of age
- Relocate to Nashville, TN for the term of the internship
Internship Application Dates
Summer 2009
(May to September – dates are flexible to accommodate class schedules)
To be considered for a summer internship, applications are accepted between 9/1/08 – 4/1/09. To apply send a resume and cover letter to MKT@pearldrums.com. To learn more send your inquires to MKT@pearldrums.com.
2008 Interns
Stephanie West
University of Texas San Antonio
My name is Stephanie West and I am a student at the University of Texas San Antonio, pursuing a degree in Music Marketing. This past summer was I accepted into Pearl’s intern program. The internship gave me insight into the way the company is run. I worked with so many people whom teach a variety of subjects, topics, and techniques that can be used through out the rest of your life. I became even more comfortable with excel and was able to go “behind-the-scenes” of the drum corps world. I also gained more knowledgeable in the Latin percussion area. Everyday was something new and everyday I was excited about going into work.
Patrick Leeson
Middle Tennessee State University
The two months of summer 2008 I spent at Pearl Corporation was a very rewarding experience. I felt very much at home and felt as if I was a co-worker. The best way to describe the people at Pearl is a family with a strong business and professional aspect. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. At any given morning, I would be greeted by at least fifteen people. If I had a problem, I could talk to whoever I needed to talk to and they gave me the attention I needed. It was a laid back, but very professional environment. People at Pearl come in to work and they get things done, but they all enjoy their jobs and enjoy their time there. I greatly appreciated this aspect of the company. The experience I received further opened my mind to the world of percussion. While my area was in drumset, I also appreciated working with the percussion aspect as well. The tasks I performed were very important to Pearl, its employees, and its rapid growth in the percussion industry. I only wish I could have spent longer than two months interning at Pearl. I will surely keep in contact with the great individuals there and would love to work there after I graduate. It was a very rewarding experience that I will remember for years to come in the start of my career in music business.