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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…
The Frost School of Music has a graduate trombone assistantship available beginning Fall 2022. This award includes up to full tuition waiver, and a stipend of up to $14,000 per year. The applicant must be accepted for graduate coursework at the Frost School of Music in order to be eligible for the assistantship. Henry Mancini…
Congratulations to Dr. Nathaniel Brickens for being awarded a 2021 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award! The University of Texas System Board of Regents established this program in 2008 to honor extraordinary classroom performance and innovation. Since that time, the Board has presented more than $20 million to over 750 outstanding UT educators. Brickens is one of…
The Ohio State University School of Music announces an expected vacancy for a Graduate Teaching Associate in trombone beginning in August 2022. This position is available for both MM and DMA candidates. GTAs at Ohio State receive a tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend that includes health insurance. Explore the link below and/or contact Dr. Sterling…
