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The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance has openings for potential trombone graduate assistants in both jazz and classical concentrations.

The jazz-specific GTA position involves teaching undergraduate jazz combos, administrative work in the Jazz Area, and supplementary teaching in jazz classes including theory and composition. Performance in Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Combo I is also a requirement, so a successful candidate will have a high level of skill in both performance and pedagogy. These GTAs earn the Master’s in Jazz Studies. Recent guest artists have included Marshall Gilkes, John Fedchock, and Nick Finzer.

The non-jazz GTA positions involve work primarily associated with large lecture classes serving as course assistants. Occasionally, this involves teaching, but mostly it involves attendance and grading. Participation in large classical and jazz ensembles is expected, as is chamber music. These GTAs earn the Master’s in Music Performance.

Led by Dr. Chris Van Hof, the Trombone Studio at CSU is active and thriving. Guest artists this year include Joseph Alessi, James Nova, Kirsten Warfield, Gerry Pagano, and Ilan Morgenstern. The CSU Trombone Choir performs throughout Colorado, and will soon tour nationally. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins and Colorado’s Front Range is a thriving urban area with many opportunities to teach and perform for musicians. Graduate study at CSU is a perfect balance of high musical expectations, career preparation, and boundless natural beauty.

For more information, contact Dr. Chris Van Hof at christopher.van_hof@colostate.edu. Be sure to indicate which GTA position interests you.

The Boise State University Department of Music and the Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band have GTA openings for Fall 2017, and seek applications from qualified individuals interested in pursuing the Master of Music degree.
Boise State University Department of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
BENEFITS
Minimum yearly stipend of $9,131
Tuition Waiver (including out of state tuition waiver)
Medical insurance coverage
Renewable for a second year

DEGREE PROGRAMS
Master of Music in Performance
Master of Music in Music Education

QUESTIONS
Dr. Sarah Paradis, Trombone Professor (sarahparadis@boisestate.edu)
Dr. Jeanne Belfy, Graduate Program Coordinator and Advisor (jbelfy@boisestate.edu)
Dr. Joe Tornello, Director of Athletic Bands (joetornello@boisestate.edu)
For admission application information: graduatecollege.boisestate.edu/futuregraduatestudents
For complete graduate assistantship information:
https://music.boisestate.edu/assistantships/

The University of Florida International Brass Festival is accepting proposals for those interested in presenting a clinic or lecture at the festival February 4-5, 2017.

Guest Artists include:
University of Tennessee Faculty Brass Quintet
United States Air Force Concert Band Trombone Quartet
Nathan Zgonc, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Trombone
Christian Paarup, Dallas/Fort Worth, Freelance Trombonist and Composer

The University of Southern Mississippi is excited to announce a graduate assistantship in trombone (MM or DMA) starting in Fall 2017.

Benefits include in-state and out-of-state tuition waivers, a stipend of $7200, and health insurance.  The assistantship duties include teaching music major lessons, assisting with trombone ensembles (Choir, Octet, and Hub Bones- our jazz trombone ensemble), and assisting with guest artist residencies.

In the community, there are 5 regional orchestras within a 2 hour drive and numerous adjunct teaching opportunities at smaller universities and junior/community colleges in the area.

For more information about the trombone studio visit: www.usm.edu/music/trombone or contact Dr. McIlwain at ben.mcilwain@usm.edu

The Great American Brass Band Festival is now accepting applications for student groups to perform at GABBF 2017.  All interested in submitting Student Ensemble Performance proposals for GABBF 2017 should send the following application and materials by December 1st 2016.

An applicant ensemble should be a three- to ten-piece mixed or like-instrument ensemble made up of students who are high school through collegiate level. Upon a group’s invitation, a $50 GABBF Student Performer Fee for each member of the selected ensemble will be due, which will cover Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night’s lodging, as well as admission and lunch for the Friday Brass Symposium.

Application

Two tuition waivers are available to entering MM, DMA and Artist Diploma Tenor and Bass Trombone Students starting in Fall 2017. There are also opportunities for assistantships within the School of Music and on campus.

Contact Elliot Chasanov, Professor-Trombone at chasanov@illinois.edu
Studio: www.trombone-at-illinois.com
School of Music: https://music.illinois.edu/
UofI: http://illinois.edu/

A Graduate Assistant position is open at CCM for Fall 2017,  carrying with it full-tuition waiver, stipend and reduced health insurance premium.

The duties include Trombone Choir conducting, applied teaching, etc.

Questions can be directed to ccmadmis@ucmail.uc.edu.  Questions about the trombone studio can also be sent to the Teaching Assistant, Russ Zokaites at russ.zokaites@gmail.com.

The Louisiana State University trombone studio, led by Dr. Hana Beloglavec, has an assistantship available for an incoming graduate student starting in fall of 2017.
More information on audition requirements can be found here: http://wp.music.lsu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/auditions/
Applications are due December 1st, 2016.
Feel free to contact Dr. Beloglavec at hbeloglavec2@lsu.edu with any questions.

The FSU Trombone Studio will have two graduate teaching assistantships available beginning Fall 2017. These assistantships are applicable for potential Master of Music or Doctor of Music degree programs at the Florida State University College of Music.

The assistantships each include a tuition waiver and stipend. All graduate applicants are automatically considered for College of Music Assistantships. The value of being a teaching assistant for the FSU trombone studio comes through the experience of teaching applied lessons to trombone performance, music education, and other music-related majors, full responsibility of The Florida State University Trombone Choir, as well as the organization, planning, and production of the FSU Trombone Day events. Trombone teaching assistants at FSU also coordinate with Professor of Trombone, Dr. John Drew, to carry out various tasks and business associated with the trombone studio.

Extra curricular activities of present teaching assistants include performing with regional symphonies, performing recitals in the tri-state area as well as a recent quartet recital at Carnegie Hall, clinics at area schools and, this year, presenting at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago. Teaching assistants have worked directly with visiting trombone artists, most recently: James Markey, Scott Hartman, Brian Hecht, and Dr. John Marcellus, to name a few.

Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the Florida State University College of Music is one of the largest music programs in higher education. The College’s comprehensive curricula embrace all traditional areas of music and world music study from the baccalaureate to the doctoral level. As one of the leading music institutions in the world, the College enjoys an international reputation. On average, over 40 states and 30 foreign countries are represented in our student population.

Please visit www.music.fsu.edu to learn more about the College of Music and its offerings.
To ensure consideration, applicants should complete all application requirements (with the exception of the audition) by December 1, 2016, but a pre-screening recording is highly recommended. This should include at least two contrasting solo pieces (no accompaniment required) and four standard orchestral excerpts, submitted by November 1, 2016 for review. Pre-screening recordings (in CD or DVD format) should be mailed to:
Professor of Trombone Dr. John Drew
College of Music
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1180

There is an open assistantship for a graduate trombonist, MM or DMA, to begin fall 2017 at Colorado University Boulder.  It is a 1/4 time assistantship (10 hours of work per week) – the duties will be primarily as a member of the graduate brass quintet.

Potential applicants are welcome to contact William Stanley and/or the graduate music office:

william.stanley@colorado.edu

gradmusc@colorado.edu

More information can be found at:

http://www.colorado.edu/music/admissions/prospective-graduate-students

The deadline to apply is December, 1, 2016.