Brad Edwards has accepted the trombone professor position at Arizona State University beginning in the Fall of 2016. He leaves his current position at the University of South Carolina.
He commented, “I am thrilled to join an excellent faculty and a program with strong support for graduate and undergraduate studies. I am grateful for all that Douglas Yeo has done at ASU during his tenure.”
Each year, ASU, offers one trombone Teaching Assistant position.
Edwards is known primarily for his books, including Lip Slurs, the Trombone Craft and Bass Trombone Craft books and more recent additions including Lip Slur Melodies and Tuning Drone Melodies.
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 Community Partnerships, regarding scholarship options as soon as possible.
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 The Night And The Music
John Fedchock, arranger (John Fedchock New York Big Band)
Track from: Like It Is
[Mama Records]
Best Latin Jazz Album:
Wayne Wallace Jazz Quintet
Intercambio
[Patois Records]
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 VSU Department of Music please visit this website.
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 a $12,000 stipend (the latter anticipates a heavier teaching assignment). The assistant will work closely with Dr. Nat Wickham in all aspects of the trombone studio and trombone choir.
Additional scholarship funding may be awarded based on audition quality.
Interested trombonists may contact Dr. Nat Wickham at nat.wickham@unco.edu or visit this websitefor additional information.
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 required, but lessons are in English, and written work as well may be submitted in English.
For more information, click here.
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 and implementation of studio events and day-to-day operations, and assisting with the UF Trombone Choir.
Benefits include a full tuition waiver, stipend, and health insurance.
The University of Florida is located in the city of Gainesville in the North-central part of the state. It is also roughly equidistant from the cities of Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Tallahassee, all of which have international airports. The state of Florida is home to a variety of musical opportunities including twenty-five professional orchestras, several cruise lines, and the Walt Disney Corporation.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Erik Shinn
etshinn@ufl.edu
arts.ufl.edu