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There will be full funding plus a stipend for a highly talented trombonist, tubist, and/or euphoniumist to begin graduate study at Ball State University Fall 2019.

Ball State offers Master’s of Music and Doctor of Arts degrees at the graduate level. Students will study with Chris Van Hof, and will be leaders in the BSU Trombone Studio. Students are also encouraged to study jazz improvisation with BSU’s jazz trombone professor, Freddie Mendoza. Opportunities to perform include three jazz big bands, three concert bands, two symphony orchestras, trombone choir, new music ensemble, trombone quartets, and other brass chamber ensembles. Graduate students are also likely to be invited to perform professionally in the Muncie Symphony Orchestra, and have access to a strong music scene an hour away in Indianapolis.

Professor at BSU since 2017, Chris Van Hof is also the Host of the 2019 International Trombone Festival, to be held at BSU July 10-13 2019. In addition to the ITF, BSU hosts world-class artists on campus regularly, with recent guests including Natalie Mannix, the Jazz at Lincoln Center trombones, Mark Kellogg, and Jim Pugh. For more information, visit www.vanhofmusic.com/ballstate or email Dr. Van Hof.

A graduate assistantship is available for the Louisiana State University trombone studio for Fall of 2019. Louisiana State University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, only 1.5 hours from New Orleans. The assistantship is open to both MM and DMA candidates, tenor or bass trombone. Submissions will be accepted after December 1.

Email Dr. Hana Beloglavec for more information.

Ken Hanlon, age 77, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on November 27, 2018 at St. Rose Siena Hospital due to complications following surgery.  He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carrie McCrea Hanlon, children Stephanie Cannito (Vinny), Eric Hanlon (Jolene), Stephen Hanlon (Rebecca), grandchildren Alexandria and Angelina Cannito and Camden and Karina Hanlon, sister, Nancy Shuman (Doug) as well as his first wife and mother of his children, Christine Earl (Woody).  A memorial will be held on December 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Stan Fulton Building on the UNLV campus.

Ken, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, received his bachelor, master’s and doctorate degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University. He taught instrumental music in the Baltimore County School District and played with the Baltimore Symphony.  In 1968, Ken moved his family to Las Vegas in order to play on the strip.  He also served as principal trombonist for the Las Vegas Symphony Orchestra.  In 1970, while still playing for acts on the strip, Ken approached the then-chair of the Music Department at UNLV and offered to teach trombone as an adjunct faculty member.  Ken was hired, but after two weeks was told the chair was resigning and Ken immediately assumed the role of Chair of the Department of Music, a position he held for 16 years before being recruited as an associate provost.  After 5 years on “the seventh floor,” Ken returned to the music department, where he taught and ran the Arnold Shaw Popular Music Research Center until his retirement in 2017 after 47 years at UNLV.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Ken Hanlon Memorial Scholarship Fund by sending a check to the UNLV Foundation re: Ken Hanlon memorial gift or online at https://netcommunity.unlv.edu/givetofinearts.  Select Music Scholarships and in the tribute section, select “in memory of” and add Ken Hanlon.  The money will be used to assist aspiring trombonists to attend the International Trombone Association (ITA’s) annual festival, as Ken was a member of the board and president of the ITA for 10 years.

2019 sees the birth of a new International, independent baroque trombone class established in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.  Hosted by DIEM (Donostia International Early Music), and directed by world famous baroque trombone (sackbut) player, Adam Woolf, the DIEM Academy is a place for professional and aspiring professional trombonists to meet, study. develop and share ideas.  Designed to cater for players who may have missed the opportunity to study early music while at college, or who would like further coaching/guidance but cannot combine their professional activities with commitments to an institution, the DIEM Academy takes place on one weekend per month.  Participants receive two individual lessons each weekend followed by coached ensemble playing.  For more information, please visit www.diemss.com or www.adamwoolf.com. 

Trombonist Peter Steiner performed “Colors” by Bert Appermont and “Fly or Die” by Gilles Rocha with the Millikin University Wind Ensemble, conducted by Gary Shaw, on November 15 at Millikin University.

Peter also played two recitals for trombone, piano and organ with Constanze Hochwartner at the Clinton, Illinois Presbyterian Church and in Decatur at Central Christian Church.

The United Parish Church Choir and the Boston University Trombone Choir premiered “Joshua” by Christopher LaRosa, on Sunday November 11, 2018 at United Parish Church of Brookline, Massachusetts.

The 15-minute piece “Joshua,” written in 2015, is scored for SATBB Vocal Choir, 2 6-part A,T,T,T,B, B, Antiphonal Trombone Choirs, Soprano, Contra-Alto, Tenor Vocal Soloists and Organ.

Composer, Christopher LaRosa, a Boston University Alum and newly appointed Composer/Arranger for the U.S. Army Band “Pershings Own”, Washington D. C. was commissioned by members of the United Parish Choir of Brookline (MA) to write a piece for the United Parish Choir and the Boston University Trombone Choir.  The joint-choirs have collaborated musically together for the past 8 years.

Music Director, Susan DeSelms prepared the choir and performed as Organist.
Conducted by Don Lucas. Gabe Langfur is Co-Director.

The Fuchs Bass Trombone Concerto Consortium is now entering the next phase: Performance!

The 3.5 year project has been possible due to the work dedication of Kenneth Fuchs and the support of the 21 consortium members.

Kenneth Fuchs’ Bass Trombone Concerto will receive its world premiere by Randy Hawes, soloist, with the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christian Lindberg at the Lätzsch Trombone Festival, December 15, 2018, at Muziekcentrum, Wilmersberg Zaal, Enschede.

 

Currently Scheduled Performances:

March 9th, US Army Band “Pershings Own:” American Trombone Workshop
Soloists: John Rojak, Gerry Pagano, Russ Zokaites

March 17th, US Coast Guard Band
Soloist: Wes Mayhew Conductor: LTCDR Williamson

March 24, US Coast Guard Band
Soloist: Wes Mayhew Conductor: LTCDR Williamson

May 30, Baldwin High School, Long Island
Soloist: Russ Zokaites

Conductor: David Bobroff, Iceland Symphony Orchestra

David Bobroff, Iceland Symphony Orchestra
Dennis Bubert Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Justin B. Clark, Berne Symphony Orchestra
Michael Brown, United States Navy Band
George Curran, New York Philharmonic
Jeff Dee, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Scott Dunn, Baldwin High School
John Engelkes, San Francisco Symphony
Sam Woodhead, United States Army Band
Kyle Gordon, (Moving to US Army Band)
Randy Hawes, Detroit Symphony
Jay Heltzer, United States Air Force Band
Gabe Langfur, Boston University
James Markey, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Steve Norrell, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Peter Norton, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Gerry Paganoo, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
John Rojak, American Brass Quintet
Nick Schwartz, New York City Ballet Orchestra
Wesley Mayhew, United States Coastguard Band
Mark Gibson, University of Cincinnati
Kevin Michael Holzman, University of Cincinnati

 

The Ohio State University has one position open for a Graduate Teaching Associate. Available to M.M. and DMA students, GTAs at Ohio State receive full tuition plus a monthly stipend and health insurance. Other funding opportunities are also available for graduate studies at Ohio State; see the link below or contact Dr. John Gruber for more details.

https://music.osu.edu/future/graduate

Graduate Assistantship Available for 2019-2020

POSITION:
Music Department Graduate Assistant, Marching Band

BENEFITS:
Minimum yearly stipend of $9,588
Tuition Waiver (including non-resident tuition waiver)
Medical insurance coverage
Renewable for a second year

EXPECTATIONS:
Assist Director with all aspects of the Athletic Bands, including the Blue Thunder Marching Band and pep bands
Opportunities are available for students to arrange music and design drill based on interest and experience
Students will have the opportunity to conduct pep bands
Audition to perform with the Symphonic Winds
Assist with the operation of a comprehensive collegiate band program
Average time commitment will not exceed 20 hours per week
Students will have the opportunity to conduct the All Campus Band based on interest and experience

On campus duties begin August 5, 2019

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be admitted to an advanced degree program in the Department of Music at Boise State University and enroll full time during the course of the assistantship
Bachelor’s degree in music from a nationally accredited institution
Graduate performance level on principal instrument
Teaching experience preferred

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send current resume and list of at least three references to JoeTornello@boisestate.edu or JenniferMyers2@boisestate.edu
Interested candidates must fill out a Graduate Assistantship application for the Department of Music and email it to music@boisestate.edu.
The application can be found here: graduatecollege.boisestate.edu/forms
Additional materials may be requested
Go to music.boisestate.edu/graduate for the Department of Music application and audition information.

CONTACTS:
Dr. Joe Tornello, Director of Athletic Bands
Professor Marcellus Brown, Director of Bands
Dr. Jeanne Belfy, Graduate Program Coordinator and Advisor
Jennifer Myers, Program Coordinator for the Athletic Bands
Dr. Sarah Paradis, Trombone Professor

The University of Maryland at College Park School of Music has slots available for both graduate and undergraduate trombone students for Fall 2019 enrollment.

Faculty:
Matthew Guilford (National Symphony Orchestra, bass trombone)
Aaron LaVere (Baltimore Symphony, principal trombone)

General Admission Info:

The School of Music recruits from today’s best and brightest young musicians to build the next class of stand-out performers, scholars, and educators. As a mid-size school with competitive standards, they limit their enrollment to focus on quality. And they seek out talented candidates who will shine as individuals while also contributing to the School’s vibrant community.

Admission to the University of Maryland School of Music is a two-step process. All applicants must apply to the University of Maryland for admission, and also the School of Music.