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Introduction and Choral Variations on “Now Thank We All Our God” by F.A. Belcke Friedrich August Belcke (1795-1874) was the first luminary in the Leipzig Gewandhaus school of trombone playing, and an in-demand trombone soloist even beyond Germany’s borders. In 1859 he composed and performed the above-named piece for the dedication of a new…
The Trombone Teaching Assistantship at Michigan State University has just opened up for next year, 2018-19! If interested, please contact Professor Ava Ordman immediately for information: ordman@msu.edu. The TA is open to DMA and MM students on either tenor or bass trombone and includes tuition, health insurance and a stipend. It’s not too late to apply….
Brittany Lasch has won second in the American Prize in Instrumental Performance, 2017-18, in professional, college/university and high school divisions. Lasch was selected from applications reviewed this past fall from all across the United States. The American Prize is a series of new, non-profit, competitions unique in scope and structure, designed to recognize and reward the best performing artists, ensembles and composers in the…
The University of Arizona (UA) Trombone Studio is offering competitive scholarships and assistantships to any and all qualified students! If you’re interested and/or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Moises Paiewonsky. Assistantships are 2-3 year awards and include a full tuition waiver, $6,000 annual stipend, and benefits. Open to MM and DMA Tenor…
A Graduate Teaching Assistant position is available for the Trombone Studio at Valdosta State University. Assistantship is a two year award and includes a full tuition waiver and $8,000/academic year stipend. GA is for a tenor or bass trombone student seeking a master’s degree in trombone performance (MMP). Bass Trombone preferred but not required. Duties…
The University of Delaware has opportunities for Teaching Assistantships, Graduate Assistantships, and Tuition Scholars for the 2018-19 academic year. Teaching Assistantships include instructional duties ranging from 10-20 hours per week and include a 90-100% tuition waiver and a stipend of $9500-$19000. Graduate Assistantships include duties such as studio assistance, music library, stage crew, or other…
Graduate Assistantship — Masters Degree in Trombone Performance 2018-2020 Interested students should apply and audition by February 25th, 2018 to be considered. Responsibilities: The student selected for this position performs with the Graduate Brass Quintet, assists with the trombone studio, and performs other duties as needed. The GBQ performs each semester in University commencement ceremonies and…
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…
(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…
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…