About this Event
We invite you to share space with us on Saturday, May 16, from 3 PM to 5 PM at The Land School for Music Is the Story: A Life in Music Supervision, Storytelling and Sync with , organized by our creative partner-in-residence, International Anthem.
In this talk, International Anthem Publishing's co-founder and Director of Licensing and Sync, Jocelyn Brown, will share her journey through the often-invisible world of music supervision, licensing and sync - the creative and strategic practice of placing songs in film, television, museums, brand campaigns, and other cultural spaces - offering an accessible look at the emotional architecture behind the music audiences hear but rarely think about.
Through personal history, career pivots, hard lessons, and defining moments, Brown's presentation traces an unorthodox path through an industry many people experience every day but seldom understand: What does a music supervisor actually do? What is a sync administrator and why do musicians need one? How does a song move from an artist's catalog into a scene that shifts how a story feels? What happens behind the scenes when artists, filmmakers, brands and institutions collaborate? How do you build a career in a field that many people don't even know exists, especially when there's no clear blueprint?
Through sharing her human story, Brown will offer insight on developing a personal relationship with music - and the friendships, partnerships and communities formed through a shared love of sound. And how it's about intuition, taste, negotiation, cultural fluency, rejection and resilience. It's about protecting artistry, translating creative vision and holding integrity within corporate and institutional spaces. It's also about living and working as part of an independent music community, and learning how to do so in a city that shapes you in return.
This conversation invites attendees to consider how music shapes memory, identity and culture. Whether you're an artist, a student, a creative professional or simply someone who loves music and is curious, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how sound can move through story, commerce and community - and how a life can evolve and grow alongside it.
Following the presentation, from 5 PM to 8 PM, Jocelyn Brown will host a special Listening Hours session in A Listening Space, joined by her friend and fellow music supervisor. Space is limited.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Photo Credit: Rachael Pony Cassells (@rachaelponycassells)
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About International Anthem
is a Chicago-born recording company that produces and promotes progressive media. Founded in 2014, the IARC label has grown to embody a global community of like-minded artists, musicians, and cultural workers dedicated to craft as a means of discovering truth and celebrating humanity. The ongoing mission of International Anthem is to make generative and sustainable contributions to culture and industry, and to vitalize demand for boundary-defying music.
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In Fall of 2025, International Anthem was named one of the inaugural creative partners-in-residence at Rebuild and Theaster Gates' latest space-based, land-art project, The Land School.
About The Land School
The Land School, a new pedagogical platform at the site of the former St. Laurence Elementary School, proposes a radical model of artistic experimentation and archival stewardship, providing space, time, access, collaborative inquiry, process-driven programming, and performance, all led by an intergenerational cohort of artists, archivists, scholars, craftspeople, cultural workers, and creative organizations invested in culture as a service.
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The Land School's Policies and Protocol:
Upon arrival, please enter the building at the entrance on S. Dorchester Ave.
Ride sharing is encouraged as parking is limited. Please be sure to not block the entrances and exits of our neighbors.
Firearms on the premises are strictly prohibited.
No smoking, vaping or incense is permitted inside.
No pets are allowed inside.
No professional photo/video equipment is allowed unless preapproved by Rebuild.
Please be mindful of your neighbors by respecting their personal space and bodily autonomy.
No violence - verbal or physical - will be tolerated. Any guest creating an unsafe environment will be removed from the premises immediately, at the discretion of the Rebuild staff.
We take the safety our all of our guests seriously. If any guest is found violating these protocols, they may be escorted off the property immediately and will not be welcome to return.
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Notice of Photography and Videography
By entering The Land School, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed and/or videotaped. Images and recordings may be used for promotional, archival, or other purposes by the organizers. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify a staff member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Thank you for reviewing and honoring The Land School's policies and protocol.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Music Is The Story Presentation with Jocelyn Brown
Music Is The Story Listening Hours Session with Jocelyn Brown
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Land School, 7200 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, United States
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