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Ken Novotny, on behalf of Ed Thayers widow, Barbara Thayer, has created a Gofundme Page to help Barbara Thayer (94), the wife of the legendary Orla “Ed” Thayer (D. June 3, 2009). For those unfamiliar, Ed Thayer revolutionized the trombone valve world when he created and patented the Axial Flow Valve. For many in the brass…
There is a Graduate Teaching Assistantship position (master’s only) in the trombone studio at Colorado State University starting in Fall 2020. This could be a great opportunity for a student to get better on their instrument, get a bunch of performing experience and build up their resume with teaching/administrative/leadership experience. The school is in a…
2020 Illinois Summer Youth Music Trombone Week June 21-27, 2020 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign https://isym.music.illinois.edu/programs/trombone.php This program, for senior high trombonists, provides the opportunity to develop advanced technical and interpretive skills in a variety of musical styles and genres through masterclasses, individual lessons, chamber ensembles and private practice time. Students are exposed to a…
The Bare Bones Trombone Choir hosted Trombone Christmas Colorado Springs at the Chapel Hills Mall on Dec. 7th. Organized by Christina Van Camp and directed by Jeff Ader, 28 fun trombonists entertained a lively crowd.
The deadline for the YYPA Competition has been extended! We will accept applications through 11:59 pm EST on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. For more than 30 years, the Yamaha Young Performing Artist Program has helped launch the careers of many highly successful musicians and music educators. If you know or have students (ages 18-22)…
The United States Navy Band, located in Washington, D.C., has an immediate opening for the position of Trombone in the Concert/Ceremonial Band. Auditions will be held on Feb. 7, 2020, with application materials due by Jan. 24, 2020. Starting salary is $62,065-$66,925, plus 30 days paid leave annually and full benefits for members and dependents….
Tuition Waivers and Graduate Assistantship Positions are available at Northern Illinois University’s School of Music! Awards are available for students in the Performer’s Certificate or the Master of Music degree programs in Performance, Composition and Individualized Majors in Recordings Arts, Conducting and World Music. At NIU, you get the best of everything. You’ll study in…
Graduate Assistantship at Valdosta State University, Fall 2020 $8,000 Stipend and full tuition waiver per year Several performance opportunities including the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra. www.valdostasymphony.org Assist with the Trombone Ensemble and teach in trombone studio. Other duties as assigned. Contact Dr. Doug Farwell for more information, March 13 deadline to apply.
The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Trombone Ensemble, under the direction of Christian Dickinson, performed for Trombone Day at Johnstobaugh’s Music Center in suburban Pittsburgh on October 12, 2019. The ensemble was joined by several alumni from as far back as 1975 and featured music written or arranged by IUP alums. Special guest soloist, James…
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music To begin Fall 2020 Priority Application Deadline: December 1, 2019* The CCM Trombone Studio seeks a highly qualified DMA applicant to assume the responsibilities of Trombone Graduate Assistant for Fall 2020. Primary responsibilities of the Trombone Graduate Assistant include instructing all graduate and undergraduate students in weekly half-hour applied…