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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…
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…