Graduate Assistantship University of Utah


Trombone Teaching Assistant (MM or DMA).

For MM students, 10-hours a week including performing in a large ensemble and chamber ensemble as assigned (or two large ensembles). DMA students, up to 20 hours, with increased stipend.

Students have the opportunity to study on a rotational basis with Mark Davidson, Principal Trombone of the Utah Symphony; and Donn Schaefer, Professor of Trombone, taking lessons with both faculty members each semester.

Interested students should contact Professor Donn Schaefer at: d.schaefer@music.utah.edu

Listed application dates on the website are somewhat flexible.

Auditions can be arranged to allow for a free lesson, and to provide time to visit ensembles and see the state-of-the-art facilities in the School of Music.

The University of Utah School of Music is located two miles east of downtown Salt Lake City and is a core component of the vibrant entrepreneurial metropolitan area, a region consistently rated among the best places to live in the U.S.