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On February 21st through 24th, 2017 Michael Davis visited Minneapolis-St. Paul and the surrounding region for a number of performances and masterclasses. Sponsored by the Trombone Shop at Schmitt Music and S.E. Shires, Mr. Davis started his trip at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Feb. 21st, working with Professor Robert Baca and the UWEC…
The Fourteenth Annual Big 12 Area Trombone Conference was held January 20th – 22nd at Texas Tech University. The Conference’s Featured Guest Artist was Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombonist of the New York Philharmonic. Mr. Alessi’s guest artist recital and master class were both inspiring. His playing was beautiful, sensitive and virtuosic. With every selection,…
The Israel Philharmonic is holding an audition for Assistant Principal Trombone in July 2017. More information can be found here.
The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of trombonist Denson Paul Pollard as professor of music (trombone), effective Aug. 1, pending approval of the Trustees of Indiana University. “We in the Brass Department—and the trombone area in particular—are very excited by the appointment of Dr. Denson Paul Pollard,” said…
A Graduate Assistantship in Tenor Trombone is available at the University of New Mexico beginning Fall 2017. Duties include performing in the graduate brass quintet, the UNM Wind Symphony and Orchestra, and Jazz I, teaching in the studio and administrative duties. The stipend is approximately $6300/year, plus full tuition and health insurance. For more information,…
The USAF Heritage of America Band announces an immediate opening for trombone. Please see the attached flyer for preliminary tape requirements. Preliminary tapes are due April 3, 2017 and the live audition will be on May 12, 2017. Trombone-Audition-Requirements-2017
Assistant Professor of Low Brass/Assistant Director of Bands, full-time, tenure track appointment, begins Fall 2017. Teach undergraduate low brass studio. Direct Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Bulldog Brass (basketball band). Additional responsibilities may include teaching low brass methods class, marching band techniques course and/or assisting with Jazz Studies program depending on qualifications. Success as an…
Arkansas State University (A-State) is recruiting applicants for the position Artist/Assistant Professor of Trombone (Tenure Track) beginning August 15, 2017. The Artist/Assistant Professor of Trombone (Tenure Track) will teach undergraduate and graduate applied trombone. This person will also be responsible for recruiting, retaining and advising music majors in the trombone studio. The applicant will pursue…
Two Graduate Assistantships in trombone at the University of Northern Colorado are offered beginning in Fall 2017. One is a new position for a Master of Music student who will be assigned to the Graduate Brass Quintet. This assistantship includes a full tuition waiver plus a substantial stipend and is renewable for a second…
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…
