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The 2017 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition is now accepting applications. The Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program (YYPA) was designed in 1988 to recognize outstanding young musicians from the world of classical, jazz and contemporary music. Applicants between the ages of 18 AND 22 undergo a rigorous, taped audition process for a panel of internationally acclaimed musicians. Winners are…
The Brass Legacy publication is pleased to announce the first Brass Chamber Arts Composition Contest. The purpose of this contest is to promote art chamber music by supporting young composers in expanding the artistic repertoire for brass. First Prize – $1,500 Second Prize – $700 Third Prize – $300 The deadline for…
The Vanderbilt Trombone Studio is excited to welcome Roland Barber to the faculty of the Blair School of Music! Roland will be teaching (starting January 2017) jazz improvisation class and private jazz improvisation lessons, but will also teach private trombone lessons to any non-trombone majors at Vanderbilt.
The Colorado College Summer Music Festival, now approaching its 33rd season, brings pre-professional musicians (from age 16 through the doctoral level) together with world-class faculty in this three week intensive on the campus of Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Application link and audition repertoire can be found at www.coloradocollege.edu/musicfestival; applications close on February 15, 2017. Trombone…
Due to our Graduate Assistant Bryan Gannon winning a job with the Air Force Academy Band, the University of New Mexico announces a graduate assistantship in trombone for a Master of Music student beginning in Spring 2017. The assistantship includes a tuition waiver, a stipend of $6296, and health insurance. Duties include performance in the…
Two graduate assistantships are available through the University of Florida music admissions office. Outstanding tenor or bass trombonists wishing to pursue a Master of Music in Trombone Performance, have strong organizational skills, and feel comfortable working in an office setting. Assistantships come with a tuition waiver, health insurance, and stipend. The University of Florida is…
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…