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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the release of “History of the CSO Brass – Legacy of Excellence” on YouTube and CSOtv. From the flyer: “Join CSO trumpet John Hagstrom to explore the history of the CSO Brass. You’ll hear the sound of a few historical CSO instruments and hear stories from some of the most…
The Baylor Trombone Studio has a Graduate Assistantship (MM Performance) opening for the Fall of 2022. The assistantship is available to tenor trombone only. The duties include: Performing in the major ensembles of the School of Music as needed Performing in the Graduate or Honors Brass Quintet Assisting with the Trombone Methods Course (Spring) and…
Thomas Bough is composing a new concerto for bass trombone and band. The solo part will be scored at the professional level, while the band parts will be scored at a 3.5-4.0 level of difficulty. The music will be composed, scored and typset during the early months of 2022. It will be available for performance…
Timothy Higgins, principal trombone of the San Francisco Symphony, was the featured soloist in his own concerto. Ludovic Morlot conducted the world premiere on November 18, 2021. Timothy was appointed principal trombone in 2008. He has performed with the Chicago, Milwaukee, Baltimore, and Virginia symphonies, as well as Washington National Opera. He is also active…
The University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music announces a vacancy for the Trombone Studio Teaching Assistant position, beginning Fall 2022. The TA position is available for MM & DMA applicants, with duties on Bass Trombone. The position includes a wide variety of leadership and teaching experience, including instruction of studio music minors and…
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music anticipates an opening for a Graduate Assistantship in the Fellowship Brass Quintet. This is a two-year position for Tenor Trombone applicants to the MM, AD, or DMA programs. Duties include regular rehearsals and performances with the Fellowship Brass Quintet as well as coaching younger groups at CCM. Initial application deadline…
The University of Iowa School of Music announces a vacancy for the Trombone Studio Teaching Assistant position, beginning fall 2022. Teaching Assistant duties will include teaching majors and non-majors, working with the trombone choir, coaching chamber ensembles, and teaching Instrumental Techniques (part of the Music Education curriculum). Teaching Assistants in the School of Music are…
The University of Delaware will have multiple opportunities for master’s students for the 2022-23 academic year. Anticipated openings include a graduate brass quintet fellowship position for a tenor trombonist and additional assistantships for tenor or bass trombonists. For more information, please contact Dr. Bruce Tychinski, Professor of Trombone.
The University of Northern Colorado School of Music announces a Graduate Assistantship in Trombone, with an anticipated opening beginning in 2022-2023. A Teaching/Graduate Assistantship is available for a tenor trombone or bass trombone student beginning a Master of Music or Doctor of Arts degree next year (2022-2023). The exact award may vary, depending on experience…
The University of Maryland School of Music has a Graduate Assistantship and openings for tenor and bass trombonists at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty includes Matthew Guilford (National Symphony Orchestra) and Aaron LaVere (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra). Deadlines for application: November 1, 2021: Early action for undergraduates only December 1, 2021: all undergraduates and graduates…