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Natalie Mannix has accepted the position of Assistant Professor of Trombone at the University of North Texas beginning Fall 2016. Natalie is currently Associate Professor at Towson University and principal trombone of the Delaware Symphony.
The Philadelphia International Music Festival, now in its 19th year for study with principal players and other members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, has an opening for a bass trombonist in the Music House Division for young artists, ages 18 – 35, June 15 – July 1. Please contact Dr. Alice Lindsay, Director of Outreach and…
Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson has accepted the Assistant Professor of Music (Jazz Emphasis) position at the University of Portland beginning in August of 2016. Joseph currently serves as the Director of Instrumental Music at Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario, Oregon.
Marshall Gilkes, John Fedchock and Wayne Wallace have received Grammy nominations this year! Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album: Köln Marshall Gilkes & WDR Big Band [Alternate Side Records] Best Instrumental Composition: Vesper Marshall Gilkes, composer (Marshall Gilkes & WDR Big Band) Track from: Köln [Alternate Side Records] Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella: You And…
A Graduate Teaching Assistant position is available for the Trombone Studio at Valdosta State University. Assistantship will include a full tuition waiver and an $8,000 stipend. This position is for a tenor or bass trombone student seeking a Master’s Degree (MMP). For more information contact Dr. Doug Farwell at 229-333-5804 or dfarwell@valdosta.edu. For information about…
A Teaching/Graduate Assistantship is available for a trombone student pursuing a Master of Music or Doctor of Arts degree for next year (2016-2017 and renewable). The exact award may vary depending on experience and teaching assignments, but is normally a 1/2 tuition waiver plus a $6000 stipend; or, on occasion, a full tuition waiver plus…
Longtime ITA member Stan Pethel will retire from his position as Professor of Music at Berry College near Rome, Georgia at the end of Spring semester 2016. Having held the position for the past 43 years Dr. Pethel has taught countless trombone, euphonium, and tuba students, and directed the Berry College Brass Ensemble and the…
Deadline for applications for the Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral programs at Université de Montréal are February 1st and March 1st. Program includes weekly rep classes, thrice-weekly group warm-up, weekly studio class, brass ensemble and mock auditions. Teachers: Trombone/Bass Trombone: David Martin- formerly of the Montreal Symphony, and Austin Howle, tuba, Montreal. Knowledge of French is…
The University of Florida Trombone Studio would like to announce a Graduate Assistantship opening beginning Fall 2016. At this time, we are accepting applications from tenor trombonists seeking the Master of Music degree in Music Performance. The application deadline is February 1st, 2016. Assistantship responsibilities will include performing with UF ensembles, assisting with the planning…
The TTU Trombone Ensemble Composition Contest Committee is requesting original works for trombone ensemble with the following characteristics: Duration: 4-6 minutes in length Instrumentation: Jazz Trombone Quintet/4 tenors, 1 bass with a rhythm section of piano, bass and drums Type of Work: Original composition, not an arrangement of a previously written tune, with some improvisation…