Archives: News

Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music is now accepting applications for its inaugural Graduate Brass Quintet. This prestigious Fellowship Program is open to highly qualified trumpet, horn, trombone and tuba players. Pre-formed Quintets are preferred but not required.

The members of CCM’s Graduate Brass Quintet Fellowship program will receive full tuition scholarship support and a graduate assistantship stipend of $8,000 per academic year. Fellows must be enrolled in a two-year Master of Music (MM) or Artist Diploma (AD) program at CCM.

Fellows will receive guidance from CCM’s illustrious faculty members including Phil Collins, Alan Siebert, Tim Anderson, Peter Norton and Tim Northcut, as well as guest artists like Alison Balsom, Warren Deck, the American Brass Quintet, the Army Band Brass Quintet and Harmonic Brass.

The Graduate Brass Quintet will coach undergraduate winds and brass chamber ensembles. The Quintet will give full recitals on campus and must attend one chamber music competition per year with available travel funding assistance.

Brass Studies at CCM connects students to a powerful network of nationally and internationally renowned teachers and performers. Our graduates draw on this network to begin their own careers as soloists, chamber musicians, teachers and players with major symphony orchestras and premier military bands.

Application Requirements
CCM is now accepting applications for Fall 2018. A complete application includes an online application, transcript(s), letters of recommendation, 500-word personal statement and a live interview at CCM. The application deadline is Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Learn more at ccm.uc.edu/apply.

2018 Audition Dates at CCM
Pre-formed Quintets: Feb. 16-17
Trumpet: Feb. 16-17
Horn: Jan. 13 & 27
Trombone: Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 17
Tuba: Feb. 16

Additional Information
For more information, please contact CCM Admissions at 513-556-9478 or email ccmadmis@uc.edu.

(1) Music Education
(2) Blue Thunder Marching Band

The Boise State University Department of Music and the Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band have GTA openings for Fall 2018, and seek applications from qualified individuals interested in pursuing the Master of Music degree.

Graduate Teaching Assistants must be enrolled full-time, and making normal progress toward the Master of Music degree, in Music Education or Performance, limited to 12 credit hours per semester.  Students in all areas are encouraged to apply.

Boise State University Department of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.  For admission application information: graduatecollege.boisestate.edu/futuregraduatestudents

BENEFITS
Minimum yearly stipend of $9,131
Tuition Waiver (including non-resident tuition waiver)
Medical insurance coverage
Renewable for a second year

DEGREE PROGRAMS
Master of Music in Performance
Master of Music in Music Education

QUESTIONS
Dr. Jeanne Belfy, Graduate Program Coordinator and Advisor (jbelfy@boisestate.edu)
Dr. Joe Tornello, Director of Athletic Bands (joetornello@boisestate.edu)

A Teaching Assistantship is available for a trombone or bass trombone student pursuing a Master of Music or Doctor of Arts degree for next year (2018-2019 and renewable) at the University of Northern Colorado. The exact amount of the award may vary depending on experience of the applicant and teaching assignments. The assistant will work closely with Dr. Nat Wickham in all aspects of the trombone studio and trombone choir.

Additional scholarship funding may be awarded based on audition quality.
Interested applicants should visit this site: http://arts.unco.edu/music/graduate-degrees/
For more information contact Dr. Nat Wickham: nat.wickham@unco.edu.

Murray State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in August 2018.  They are seeking a performing artist and teacher of trombone/bass trombone.  Secondary academic teaching is expected (history or theory preferred) as is service and recruiting outstanding students.  A doctorate in trombone is required by date of hire.  To see the full job description and make application, please visit www.murraystatejobs.com.  Deadline: December 4, 2017.

The Dana School of Music of Youngstown State University is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for Assistant Professor of Music – Trombone (Tenure Track). The full posting and instructions for application can be found here.

Review of applicants will begin December 1st, and the position will remain open until filled.

Youngstown State University is located in northeast Ohio, halfway between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The region offers ample professional playing opportunities.

The Dana School of Music was founded nearly 150 years ago in 1869, making it one of the oldest music programs in the United States. More than fifty faculty and staff maintain a tradition of conservatory-style music training in a metropolitan university setting. Dana offers Bachelor of Music degrees in composition, music education, music performance, jazz studies, and recording technology. Candidates may also earn the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in music history, music theory, or applied music. At the graduate level, programs leading to the Master of Music degree are available to full or part time students in the areas of composition, theory, education, history, performance (including conducting), and jazz studies.

Any questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Stacie Mickens at srmickens@ysu.edu

The University of North Texas announces an opening for teaching fellow (DMA candidate) starting Fall 2018. Duties include teaching trombone lessons, conducting trombone choir and coaching trombone quartet.
The UNT Trombone Studio is one of the largest trombone programs in the world, with as many as 75 trombonists pursuing bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in trombone performance, music education, jazz studies, conducting and composition. The UNT College of Music is one of the world’s largest and most respected comprehensive music schools. The college offers fully accredited degrees from the bachelor’s to doctoral levels and is home to the world’s first jazz studies program. Distinguished UNT music alumni can be found around the globe in impressive, award-winning careers across a wide-range of music professions.
For more information, visit our website:
www.trombone.music.unt.edu
or contact our faculty:
Tony Baker: tony.baker@unt.edu
Natalie Mannix: natalie.mannix@unt.edu
Steven Menard: steven.menard@unt.edu

Graduate Assistantship in Trombone at Ohio University starting in August 2018
DUTIES: Duties may include: teaching applied lessons, teaching trombone methods class, performing in the graduate brass quintet, or other responsibilities as needed.
COMPENSATION: Stipend is from $5,618 to $11,236 and a complete tuition waiver. Tuition scholarships are available for summer terms before and after the period covered by appointments.
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of an undergraduate degree in music; excellent performance skills; experience with instruction; acceptance into the University.
DEGREES OFFERED: The School of Music awards the Master of Music (M.M.) degree in performance, conducting, music education, music therapy, composition, theory, and music history and literature.
ADMISSION / AUDITION INFORMATION:
Lucas Borges, Assistant Professor of Trombone: regoborg@ohio.edu
Richard Wetzel, Chair of Graduate Studies: wetzel@ohio.edu

One of four schools in the College of Fine Arts, the School of Music plays a significant role in the vibrant cultural life of Southeast Ohio. Our students, faculty, and guest artists present over 200 events annually.   A distinguished faculty of 43 professors serves a primarily residential student body of approximately 235 undergraduate and 65 graduate music majors. Our alumni hold prominent positions as music educators, composers, conductors, performers, and music therapists throughout the United States and abroad.
For more information about the School of Music, please visit our website at www.ohio.edu/finearts/music.

Announcing a Graduate Teaching Assistantship available for the University of Florida Trombone Studio

Application Deadline: February 1, 2018

The assistantship is open to both tenor and bass trombonists seeking a Master of Music in Trombone Performance beginning in the Fall of 2018.

Interested applicants should visit the UF School of Music website and click on the “Apply” tab. Questions about the assistantship or audition process can be emailed to Dr. Shinn.

Financial Benefits
• Tuition waiver
• $7,500 annual stipend
• Health Insurance

Responsibilities
• Perform with the UF large ensembles
• Applied lessons for music minors and assisting with other lessons as needed
• Assisting with planning and implementation of studio events
• Assistant conductor of UF Trombone Choir

The trombone studio is comprised of around 16 graduate and undergraduate students studying a variety of degrees including: Music Performance, Music Education, and Music in Combination with an Outside Field. Students receive weekly lessons, studio class, and perform in the University of Florida Trombone Choir. Trombonists participate in all major university ensembles including the: Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Gator Marching Band, as well as smaller ensembles such as brass quintets, jazz combos, and pep bands.

Over the past few years the studio has performed at the 2017 Florida Music Educators Associate Professional Development Conference, 2013 International Trombone Festival, and the UF International Brass Festival. Guest artists during Dr. Shinn’s tenure include: US Air Force Trombone Quartet, Buffalo Philharmonic Low Brass Section, Potsdam Brass Quintet, University of Tennessee Faculty Brass Quintet, Nathan Zgonc (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Lance Green (Royal Scottish National Orchestra) MSgt Karl Johnson (US Marine Band), and Mark Lusk (Penn State University).

Gainesville is the largest city in North Central Florida with a population of approximately 130,000. A quintessential college town, it is home to UF, Santa Fe College and an active downtown. Gainesville is roughly equidistant from the cities of Jacksonville, Orlando, Tallahassee, and Tampa, all of which have international airports in addition to Gainesville Regional.

The state of Florida is home to a variety of professional musical opportunities including twenty-five orchestras, several cruise lines, and the Walt Disney Corporation. In addition, daytrips to Disney World, or one of many world-class beaches makes it easy to recharge your body with some much-needed relaxation.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor of Trombone, to begin on August 15, 2018. The primary responsibility is to teach trombone to undergraduate music majors. Faculty members are also expected to actively participate in student recruitment and provide service to the campus, community, and profession as well as establish a record of research at the national level. The Department of Music is a community of nationally recognized faculty who are committed to preparing students of diverse backgrounds and interests for healthy, productive, and successful lives as musical advocates and professionals.

For full information:  https://jobs.uncc.edu/postings/18109

Graduate Assistantship — Masters Degree in Trombone Performance
2018-2020

Interested students should apply to the Graduate School by February 1st, 2018
The Baylor Trombone Studio has a Graduate Assistantship (MM Performance) opening for the Fall of 2018. We are seeking an outstanding and versatile performer with clearly evident leadership and interpersonal skills.

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 Studio Classes
Assisting with the Baylor Trombone Choir
Assisting in logistics and matters related to the overall function and well-being of the Trombone Studio
Assisting with management of the Brass Library
Teaching lessons to secondary or non-majors as needed and majors on an infrequent basis
Organizational tasks and logistics related to Baylor Trombone Day 2018
Website updates, promotion and design
Social media posts/promotion
Research related projects as assigned by Mr. Phillips (orchestral excerpt materials, music production, editing, arranging, scholarly research as it relates to future publication and or scholarly creative performance)

This assistantship provides:
The full-time graduate assistantship tuition waiver covers all 30 hours of the degree (but not remedial courses in music history and music theory and student fees).
The stipend is awarded over eight months and provides the student with approximately $880 per month for living expenses.
Assistantships are renewable for a second year. Partial assistantships may be offered.
$300 per semester for travel to professional presentations or master classes/festivals if chosen via competitive selection.
The degree plan usually affords the opportunity for an “Independent Study” in a specific area of study/interest.
The assistantship is renewable based on the evidence of significant forward musical progress.

The GA candidate will also have the opportunity to serve as second trombone in the Waco Symphony Orchestra pending the approval of Mr. Phillips, the music director and union membership.

For more information on the application process:
School of Music—Prospective Students
Application Materials
Graduate Assistantship Application Form
Baylor University Graduate School
About the Baylor University School of Music

Applicants must qualify for admission to the Graduate School in order to qualify for an assistantship. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required for performance majors. Official notice of graduate assistantships in the School of Music for 2018-20 will be made in writing by the Director of Graduate Studies in March 2018. While the GA contract is covered for a single year, the expectation is that it will be renewed for a second year. This renewal is contingent on maintaining good academic standing and performing the duties assigned above.

Baylor University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Candidates must provide a representative recording (video preferred) before they will be invited to audition live. Mr. Phillips will be making decisions to invite candidates to a live audition immediately following receipt of a performance resume and recording.

For audition repertory requirements and questions regarding the position, contact Professor Phillips. It is helpful to know of your interest as soon as possible.

Please visit the http://www.baylortrombones.com for information and to upload pre-screening materials.