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There is currently an opening for a Graduate Assistant on Tenor or Bass Trombone at Columbus State University beginning Fall 2017. The assistantship includes a full tuition waiver and a stipend. For more information contact Dr. Bradley Palmer at palmer_bradley@columbusstate.edu.
The International Trombone Festival announces a new Composer’s Workshop for composers interested in writing for trombone in the 21st century — learning new techniques, interacting with performers and getting readings of their music at the 2017 International Trombone Festival. The distinguished composer, Eric Ewazen, and University of Redlands faculty composer Anthony Suter will lead the…
Announcing the 2017 Burke & Bagley Prize for Brass Quintet! $1000 Prize: Make a video of your performance of “Marvel,” post the video to YouTube, submit the link, and win $1000! Sheet music for Marvel is available for FREE download from the Burke & Bagley website. There is NO FEE to enter. ANYONE may participate….
START DATE: June 1, 2017 QUALIFICATIONS: completed DMA preferred, ABD with firm date for expected completion considered. The successful candidate will be an exceptional trombone player with demonstrated success in both teaching and performing. Specialized experience with orchestral bass-trombone performance would be beneficial but not required. RANK AND SALARY: Full-time Lecturer. Salary is commensurate with…
The Glenn Miller Orchestra announces auditions for trombone with a hiring date of Thursday, January 5th, 2017. All candidates must be a US citizen with a current/valid passport and willing to commit for the duration of the year. Audition excerpts (each no more than a minute in length) are at the discretion of the candidate,…
The Texas State Trombone Symposium is accepting admissions for its 2017 Solo Competition. COMPETITION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 16, 2016 Michael Rath Jazz Trombone Solo Competition Information Edwards Tenor Trombone Solo Competition Information Bass Trombone Solo Competition Information
Ball State University School of Music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning August 2017. Responsibilities include teaching applied lessons to undergraduate and graduate students, performing with the faculty brass quintet, leading weekly studio class, directing/conducting trombone ensemble, coaching student chamber groups, and additional duties as assigned by the director. Additional performance opportunities may…
For the 2017 International Trombone Festival (ITF), which will be held at the University of Redlands June 28 to July 1, the ITF is partnering with Bones West to create the first ever California Collegiate Honors Trombone Choir. The Choir will perform at the opening ceremony of the ITF and as part of the ITF…
The University of North Texas announces an opening for Teaching Fellow (DMA candidate) starting Fall 2017. 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…
The University of New Mexico announces a graduate assistantship in bass trombone for a Master of Music student beginning in Fall 2017. The assistantship includes a tuition waiver, a stipend of $6296, and health insurance. Duties include performance in the UNM Wind Symphony, the UNM Symphony Orchestra and Jazz I, teaching in the trombone studio,…