SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS

One Open Position in Trumpet

Instrumentalists:Trumpet
Position:Full-Time (New York)

Qualifications:             

1.  Practice of Falun Dafa is required.  Candidates must have read the book Zhuan Falun and Falun Gong. (www.falundafa.org).
2. Recent graduates and graduates in the near future preferred.

Deadline:1/15/2012 or until filled.

Notes:The mission of Shen Yun Performing Arts is to revive 5000 years of Chinese civilization.  

Those interested should submit a resume with contact information, a pre-screening audition video link, diploma, and other relevant information.

Please send the required information to the following contact by email.  Please include your contact information.

Audition:                  
Only those considered will be contacted for an audition/ interview.  The audition time and place will be informed once considered.

Website: www.ShenYunPerformingArts.org
Contact: info@ShenYunPerformingArts.org
Tel:347-491-0036

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COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY -- Trumpet

Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a newly created tenure-track position in trumpet and jazz at the rank of Assistant Professor of Music, to begin in August, 2012.  QUALIFICATIONS:  Masters degree required.  The successful candidate must have a completed doctoral degree within six years of appointment, in order to be considered for promotion and tenure. Candidates must have record of success as a trumpet teacher (minimum two years at the collegiate level), and a record of success as a jazz and classical trumpet performer.  Knowledge of college teaching practice, advising, research/creativity expectations and service responsibilities is required. RESPONSIBILITIES:The primary responsibility of this position will be to recruit, teach, and offer regular studio classes to trumpet majors and minors (primarily classical), as well as to teach courses within the jazz area.  Possible courses include Big Band & Combos, Arranging/Composition, Jazz Improvisation, Brass Methods, or Brass Chamber Music. The specific assignments will be determined by the needs of the department and the strengths and interests of the candidate.  Additional duties may be assigned commensurate with the candidate’s expertise and the department’s curricular, service, and community outreach needs, including participating in performances with the jazz faculty and other departmental collaborations.  Coastal Carolina University is a public mid-sized, comprehensive liberal arts-oriented institution. Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort of Myrtle Beach, one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation. It has an enrollment of 8,700 students and will have continued growth for the next several years. CoastalCarolina University is a part of the South Carolina system of public education and has close ties with its founders, the Horry County Higher Education Commission. 

Candidates should submit a letter of application (outlining interest in theposition, qualifications, and approach to teaching), a current CV, a list of contact information for five references, three current letters of recommendation, referenced specifically to this position, and transcripts of all graduate work (copies areacceptable at this time) electronically at: https://jobs.coastal.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2011 and continue until position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be made to Dr. James L. Tully, Committee Chair, Trumpet SearchCommittee, jtully@coastal.edu or 843-349-2523, but the application must be made online. Please do not submit recordings or other materials at this time; the Search Committee will request such materials at a later date. Coastal Carolina University is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. CCU is an EO/AA employer. 

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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY -- Assistant Professor/Instructor of Trumpet.  

Tenure-track at the Assistant Professor rank only. Responsibilities: Maintain active performance and/or research agenda. Teach undergraduate studio trumpet. Additional duties based on departmental needs and candidate's expertise, which may include studio horn, brass methods/techniques, brass ensembles, jazz ensemble, or music education courses. Participate in the recruiting activities of the department, college, and university. Qualifications: Doctorate or equivalent required for appointment as Assistant Professor. Master's degree or ABD required for appointment as Instructor. Successful experience in teaching trumpet at the undergraduate level. Ability to work collaboratively in a variety of academic and community settings. Ability to recruit and retain quality students. Academic and professional characteristics consistent with the research and service missions of the University and the Department of Music. Start Date: August 15, 2012. Applicants must fill out the personal data information form on jobs.msstate.edu and apply for this position (PARF 6260, Assistant Professor). Additionally, applicants should submit the following items to the address listed below: Letter of application, curriculum vitae with names and telephone numbers of five current references, three recent letters of recommendation, Copies of official transcripts, CD or DVD samples of live or recorded performances required. DVD samples of teaching welcome. Dr. Richard Human, Chair, Trumpet Search, Department of Music, P.O. Box 6240, Mississippi State, MS 39762-6240. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until November 15, 2011. Mississippi State University is an AA/EEO employer.

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TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY -- Trumpet.

Primary duties include teaching trumpet to undergraduate music majors and minors, assist the Department Head and Director of Bands in recruiting and retention efforts, give faculty performances, recitals, and clinics appropriate to the discipline, advise music majors, and serve on university and departmental committees. Additionally, applicants who have experience in jazz, brass pedagogy, or music theory are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a full time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary is commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants must have the terminal degree in hand at the time of appointment and must show proof of strong studio trumpet instruction and a broad knowledge of trumpet repertory. A proven ability to teach trumpet on the college/university level along with a record of success in recruiting and retaining trumpet students is essential. Applicants should apply on-line at jobs.tarleton.edu. Search postings for requisition #0600995. A letter of interest, curriculum vita, copies of transcripts, contact information for three references who are able to speak on the applicant’s behalf, and a CD recording of the applicant in a solo performance are required. A review of applications will begin on November 15, 2011 and continue until a qualified applicant is identified. For more information, please contact Dr. Teresa Davidian, Head, Fine Arts at: davidian@tarleton.edu, phone: 254-968-9245. Please address all materials to: Trumpet Search Committee, Attn: Dr. Teresa Davidian, Head, Fine Arts; Tarleton State University; Box T-0320; Stephenville, Texas 76402. Tarleton State University, an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence through diversity.

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO -- Assistant Professor of Trumpet

Tenure Track. Responsibilities: Teach applied trumpet, literature, and pedagogy at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Recruit and maintain a studio of 15 – 18 highly skilled undergraduate and graduate music majors in trumpet performance and music education and assist with recruitment in the brass area. Develop strong relationships with school music programs, local youth ensembles, and private instructors. Take an active role in building and maintaining high level trumpet sections in the University Orchestras, Bands, and Jazz Bands. Coach and develop chamber ensembles. Must be committed to working with broadly diverse student and community populations. Other teaching duties as assigned. Rank and Salary: Assistant Professor, Salary = $44,000.00. This is a full time probationary position leading to a tenure decision. Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in music. Two years collegiate trumpet teaching experience at graduate assistant level or above. Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in trumpet performance or equivalent professional experience. Two years trumpet teaching experience as a collegiate faculty member. Understanding of appropriate sequential instruction for music majors. Demonstrated success in recruitment of undergraduate and graduate trumpet music majors. Two years professional performance experience in orchestra, military bands, jazz ensembles, or commercial ensembles. Demonstrated excellence as a trumpet performer and teacher in classical, jazz/commercial styles. Start Date: August 13, 2012. To apply, please visit https://unmjobs.unm.edu/ and search for Posting Number: 0813121. Application must include: (1) letter of application; (2) a detailed curriculum vita; (3) names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three to five professional references; (4) ) syllabi for four-year undergraduate course of study and two year master’s degree study in studio trumpet that includes appropriate etudes, solo repertoire, and orchestral excerpts. This must be attached to the "Application Supplement" line; (5) transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study. This must be attached as a single document to the "Other" attachment line. Final requirement for this application is: a high quality digital recording of live solo performances in the classical and jazz/commercial styles sent to the address listed below. For further inquiries to the Trumpet Search Committee, please contact: Regina Carlow: rcarlow@unm.edu. 505-277-4825. Deadline: Complete applications must include all materials described under "Applications" above. For best consideration, all materials should be received by November 21, 2011. The position will remain open until filled. Semi-finalists will be asked to submit a 30 minute video of the candidate teaching a private trumpet lesson at the collegiate level. Interview/Audition: One or more finalists will be invited to the University of New Mexico to interview and audition for the search committee and administration. Send recordings to: Chad P. Simons Chair, Trumpet Search Committee, Department of Music, MSC04 2570, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. 87131- 0001. The University of New Mexico is an a Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI -- Assistant Professor

Studio Trumpet, Tenure-Track. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Job Posting Reference No. 0001990 - Hattiesburg Campus. Lead a vibrant trumpet studio in a dynamic, comprehensive music program. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished teacher of applied trumpet and related courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, have an established record of the ability to recruit undergraduate and graduate trumpet majors, and provide evidence of the ability to maintain an active performance schedule that includes performing in the Southern Arts Brass Quintet. Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate, or commensurate artistic experience; evidence of successful teaching experience required. Start Date: August 12, 2012. Application deadline: November 21, 2011. Please complete an on-line application at https://jobs.usm.edu. You will be asked to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and transcripts. Application materials should show evidence of the qualifications listed above and the ability to meet job responsibilities. Please send a CD or DVD of recent live performances to the following address: Richard Perry, Chair, Trumpet Search Committee, The University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive, Box 5081, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001. AA/EOE/ADAI. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening of applicants begins November 21, 2011.

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - PAN AMERICAN -- Trumpet

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track (F11/12-017). Full Time. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate applied music classes in Applied Trumpet and other classes as assigned by the Department Chair. Experience directing Jazz Ensembles or Jazz Combos is desired and experience performing with a brass quintet is considered a strong asset. Solo performance capability and a strong desire to recruit and perform are required. Candidates should demonstrate the potential for continued scholarly activity. Other expectations include collegial participation in committee and service activities. Rank: Asst. Professor. Start Date: FALL 2012. Application deadline: Until filled. Qualified applicants must include 1) a letter of application addressing the required qualifications, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) recent audio recordings of solo and chamber performances, 4) three recent letters of recommendation, 5) names, addresses, titles, phone numbers, and e-mails of at least three additional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Send application materials in hard copy form to: UTPA, College of Arts and Humanities, Dean's office CAS#334, Attn: Trumpet Search, 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539. Url: http://www.utpa.edu/dept/music. Screening begins immediately, applications accepted until filled. For the complete ad, see http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dba_home/hr_home/hr_empopp. The Department of Music of the University of Texas Pan American is committed to (1) providing high-quality training in the areas of music education, music performance, and ethnomusicology at the undergraduate and graduate levels for students pursuing careers in music, (2) offering a broad musical education in the liberal arts tradition to general students, and (3) enhancing the multi-cultural musical environment of the community through the talents and expertise of its faculty and students. The Music Department faculty seeks to fulfill its responsibilities in a collegial learning community through excellent teaching, appropriate and expanded course offerings, a wide variety of multi-cultural and multi-lingual performance opportunities that reflect the international character of the community, and scholarly and creative contributions to the academic and general communities. We seek candidates who are committed to these same goals and wish to contribute to our learning community. UTPA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is security-sensitive as defined by Texas Government Code 411.09 (a) (2). All UTPA employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

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VIRGINIA TECH, Virginia Polytechnic Institute -- Assistant Professor

Tenure-track faculty appointment. Full time, 9 months. Assistant Professor, salary commensurate with training and experience. Start Date: August 10, 2012.

DUTIES: Responsibilities for the position will be to teach and recruit undergraduate trumpet students, direct jazz ensembles, and teach jazz improvisation to music majors.  Additional duties are dependent upon qualifications and interests of the applicant and the needs of the department.  Maintain an active performing career and program of appropriate research and creative activities.  Serve on committees and perform other appropriate university service.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in music required; doctorate or equivalent experience preferred. Evidence of excellence in teaching individual applied trumpet at the college level and significant performing experience is required.  The successful candidate will demonstrate high potential for recruitment and building an outstanding program.  We seek candidates with the demonstrated potential to contribute effectively to a faculty team dedicated to creating a positive, dynamic, and inclusive learning environment for an increasingly diverse student population.

See full description of qualifications as well as application materials and procedures at www.music.vt.edu or https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=194252%20%20

DEADLINE: To be assured of full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2011. Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Virginia Tech is an AA/EO/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity. We seek candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 

Apply Here:  http://www.Click2Apply.net/dn39r3h

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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY -- Assistant Professor, Trumpet

Position Summary: The Utah State University Music Department invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of trumpet to head its high brass program.

The Department of Music is administered by the Caine College of the Arts, and has 27 full-time faculty members serving over 300 music majors. Housed in the Chase Fine Arts Center Complex, departmental facilities include teaching/rehearsal space, facultyoffices, the 2,000-seat Kent Concert Hall, and the award-winning 400-seat Manon Caine Russell Kathryn Caine Wanlass Performance Hall dedicated in January of 2006. The Department offers the Bachelor of Music in Performance, the Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy, the Bachelor of Music Education, a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy, and a Master of Music in Piano Performance & Pedagogy. The Department is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

Additional information is available at http://music.usu.edu. This is a 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary is competitive with outstanding benefits (seehttp://www.usu.edu/hr).Starting Date: August 2012

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include recruiting, teaching, and administration of the trumpet studio; coordinating and conducting trumpet ensemble/master classes; teaching high brass techniques; and assisting in the instrumental performance and music education programs. Depending on the strengths of the successful candidate, duties may also include directing ensembles; coaching jazz groups; performing with faculty ensembles; or other duties based on departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate preferred; Master of Music required. The successful candidate will be an accomplished performing musician and teacher with demonstrated success in recruiting and working in a collegiate environment. Experience/skills in both classical and jazz is expected. An engaging teaching manner and outstanding interpersonal skills for student recruitment are essential. 

Review Date 12-17-2011. Position Close Date Open Until Filled. Salary Commensurate with education, background and experience

See http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56822 for more information and to apply online.

Requisition Number 052981

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Utah State University is an AA/EO Employer and encourages gender and ethnic diversity.

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www.okcu.edu/music
For more information please contact:

Michael Anderson, Professor of Trumpet at:
manderson@okcu.edu or
Office: 405-521-5343
BIO- http://www.okcu.edu/music/faculty/manderson.asp

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The School of Music at The University of Southern Mississippi announces a Graduate Teaching Assistantship in Trumpet beginning in August, 2012.  This position is available to both DMA and MM applicants.  It is renewable for a second year assuming the student is making satisfactory progress.

Duties: The Graduate Teaching Assistant will teach undergraduate applied trumpet lessons, perform as a member of the Southern Arts Faculty Brass Quintet, coach student chamber ensembles, and perform other administrative duties within the trumpet studio as assigned by the professor.

Benefits: $7,200 stipend paid over 9 months (September-May), tuition waivers for both in-state and out-of-state tuition (fees not included), and health insurance.
 
SOUTHERN MISS SCHOOL OF MUSIC

The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music has a longstanding international reputation for musical excellence.  Serving more than 450 music majors from the United States and 15 countries, the school maintains a strongly diverse student population.

USM student ensembles have been featured performers at national conventions of the ACDA, CBDNA, American Bandmasters’ Association, MTNA, MENC, International Tuba-Euphonium Conference, and the UNT Jazz Festival.  The USM Trumpet Ensemble was a National Finalist in the 2011 National Trumpet Competition which was held in Fairfax, Virginia.The School of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Graduate assistant applicants must apply to the graduate school before and audition by February 26, 2012.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Jason Bergman,
Visiting Assistant Professor of Trumpet
Jason.Bergman@usm.edu
601.266.2937

USM Trumpet Studio: http://www.usm.edu/music/index.php/trumpet
Faculty Bio: http://www.usm.edu/music/faculty/jason-bergman

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GRADUATE TRUMPET ASSISTANTSHIP:  There are two graduate trumpet assistantships available at the University of Georgia beginning in the Fall of 2012.  The primary responsibilities of the assistantships are playing in the Bulldog Brass Quintet, a fully funded graduate brass quintet.  Additional duties may be assigned as needed.  The assistantships come with full tuition and a stipend around $10,500 (slightly more for doctoral candidates).  The application deadline for graduate studies at University of Georgia is December 1st, which includes an audition CD/DVD containing the following:  2 contrasting solos with piano (this can be a live performance from a recent recital), a Charlier Etude of your choice, and Mahler 5 opening, Petrouchka Ballerina's Dance, and Pines of Rome off-stage solo.  Candidates will be selected from the CD/DVD screening for a live audition. 

For more information, please contact Dave Bilger at bilgerdave@aol.com or Brandon Craswell at craswell@uga.edu.

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West Texas A&M University Department of Music Announces GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP in the area of TRUMPET For the 2012-2013 Academic year

QUALIFICATIONS:    
Bachelor’s degree in music and admission to the Graduate program at WTAMU.  Applicant must be a strong performer.

DUTIES:    
Perform in the Faculty Brass Quintet.  The Quintet performs recitals twice a year on campus and at various university and community functions.  The Quintet also usually schedules one performance tour each year.  Additional duties could include performing in the WTAMU Symphonic Band and the WTAMU Symphony Orchestra and assisting in the applied studio, studio classes, and chamber music ensembles.  Other duties based on qualifications.

SCHOLARSHIP/ STIPEND:    
Scholarship would include out-of-state tuition waiver. Stipend is $10,000 for a 9-month appointment.  Assistantship award is renewable for second year.  Additional income is possible through teaching privately and freelancing in Amarillo, a city of 190,000 with a strong support for the arts.  The chosen candidate would also be utilized as assistant principal trumpet with the Amarillo Symphony, on a per-service compensational basis.

AUDITION:    
Applicants are encouraged to audition on campus by April 9, 2012.  Audition could include a solo, etudes, and orchestral excerpts of the applicant’s choice, scales (major and minor) and sight reading.  Audition will also include a rehearsal with the faculty brass quintet. Repertoire for this rehearsal will be distributed to applicants.

DEGREES OFFERED: Master of Arts in Music with Recital, Thesis, or Non-Thesis options, and Master of Music in Performance.

FACULTY:
Dr. William Takacs, trumpet, (BM in trumpet performance from West Chester University, MM in trumpet performance from Bowling Green State University, DM in trumpet performance from Florida State University) is principal trumpet of the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra and performs regularly with the Amarillo Opera.  Dr. Takacs was the winner of the Graduate Division of the 1999 National Trumpet Competition and was one of five semifinalists chosen worldwide to compete in the 2000 Ellsworth Smith International Trumpet Competition.

APPLICATION AND DEADLINE
March 26, 2012 is the deadline for receipt of the application forms and all supporting materials.  No application will be considered until the following are received:  Graduate School Admission, three letters of recommendation, and academic transcripts.  Direct materials and inquiries to: Dr. William Takacs, Associate Prof. of Trumpet, Department of Music, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX, 79016, Tel: (806) 651-2835, Email: wtakacs@wtamu.edu

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University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music

Graduate Assistantship in Trumpet

Auditions: By appointment, priority deadline is February 13, 2012. Please contact Dr. Vern Sielert, Professor of Trumpet/Jazz Studies: email: verns@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4955.

Stipend: A full graduate assistantship in the School of Music requires twenty hours of service per week and provides in-state graduate student fee status and an annual stipend of approximately $9200.  Assistantships may be renewed for one additional year of study.

Duties: may include the following, depending on departmental needs and qualifications:  individual instruction of trumpet majors and minors, instruction of trumpet fundamentals class, directing trumpet ensemble, performing in faculty brass quintet, assisting in jazz studies area.

Degree Programs:  MM in performance, composition, music education, MA in music history

Performing Ensembles: Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Orchestra, Jazz Big Bands and Combos, Brass Chamber Ensembles, Student/Faculty Dance Band.

The Lionel Hampton School of Music, so designated in 1987 in honor of the eminent American jazz musician, is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.  Established as a department in 1893, it was elevated to school status in 1969.

The courses and curricula in music seek to prepare elementary, secondary and college teachers of music; to train professional musicians; to enrich the cultural environment for students and provide liberal-arts instruction; and to engage in research in music performance and teaching for the general benefit of the public and the discipline of music.

Students in this school learn by performing, listening, analyzing, and creating music.  Emphasis is on the understanding of musical styles and techniques of all eras, including contemporary music.  Musical studies balance the aesthetic and the practical, with ample opportunity for exploration and self-reliance.

Visit our website at http://www.uidaho.edu/class/music to learn more about the Lionel Hampton School of Music.

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University of Missouri, Columbia, MO -- Graduate Teaching Assistantship in Trumpet

Duties:  Perform with the Faculty Brass Quintet, teach applied trumpet lessons. Other duties may include assisting with trumpet ensemble/studio class. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Degree Program: Master of Music
Start Date: August 2012
Priority application deadline: January 15, 2012

Stipend:  $10 000 plus tuition remission. Subsidized student health insurance is available.  Graduate Medical Insurance Subsidy Plan waves the insurance premium.

Contact:  Dr. Iskander Akhmadullin
Associate Professor of Trumpet
213 Fine Arts Bldg.
Columbia, MO  65211
AkhmadullinI@missouri.edu 
(573) 882-8021

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Announcing a graduate assistantship opening at OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens

Position:  2nd trumpet in OhioBrass, the resident faculty brass quintet in the O.U. School of Music.  The other four members are full time brass faculty members.  The graduate assistantship also involves teaching applied lessons to freshman trumpet majors, and teaching all trumpet music minors.

Beginning:  Fall, 2012

Stipend/waiver:  All in or out-of-state tuition is waived, and the stipend is competitive (usually around $8,000 per year).  Additional income is possible through supplemental teaching and free lancing in the area.

About O.U. and the quintet:  Ohio University is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of over 21,000 students on the main campus.  The School of Music has over 300 music major students, about 50 of which are resident master's degree students.  The trumpet studio is selective, with 20 trumpet majors.  OhioBrass is an active performing ensemble, with many arts series and recruiting concerts presented each year at universities and schools. 

Please contact:  John Schlabach, Professor of Trumpet.  E-mail:  schlabac@ohio.edu    Phone:  (740) 707-2154

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University of Nevada Las Vegas College of Fine Arts, Department of Music -- Graduate Assistantships in Trumpet

Master of Music: $11,000 per year (monthly stipend)
Doctor of Musical Arts: $13,000 per year (monthly stipend)

Includes:
Out-of-State tuition waiver
Significant In-State tuition reduction (may include reduction of in-state tuition
credit, health fees, and some student fees to be determined in May, 2012 by the
Board of Regents)

Qualifications: Open to highly qualified degree candidates interested in teaching. Applicantswill be expected to travel to the UNLV campus the week of April 9 – 13 for a teaching interviewand demonstration of candidates' knowledge, ability, and teaching skill in an actual classroom.

Responsibilities: General duties may include teaching applied lessons and/or related coursesto area specialization. Graduate Assistants teach six credits per semester.

Deadline for all application materials: March 1, 2012
Apply online at: http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/prospective/ and

http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/ga/ Both applications must be completed for
consideration. 

For more information contact:
Dr. Eugenie Burkett,
Graduate Coordinator: 702-895-1206
eugenie.burkett@unlv.edu 

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University of Iowa Teaching Assistant in Trumpet: anticipated opening beginning Fall 2012.

The assistantship will involve teaching non-majors, teaching the trumpet portion of Instrumental Techniques to Music Education students, and coaching chamber music.

The work will not exceed 10 hours/week. For the 2012-2013 academic year, the assistantship will include a monthly stipend and a tuition scholarship based upon full time enrollment.

Strong performance background highly recommended. All applicants must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in music. Interested applicants will need to perform a live audition before March 15th, 2012.

Further information regarding the application process can be found at:

http://www.uiowa.edu/~music/students/prospective/grad/apply.shtml

Please direct all inquiries to:  
Dr. Amy Schendel
Assistant Professor of Trumpet
University of Iowa
2700 University Capitol Center
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 335-1653
amy-schendel@uiowa.edu

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Graduate Assistantship in Trumpet at Illinois State University

The Illinois State University School of Music announces a Trumpet Studio Graduate Assistantship Vacancy and Graduate Tuition Waivers for Trumpeters for Fall 2011-2012. Stipend from $3825.00 up to $7,650 a year for a 10/20 hour week assistantship depending on assignment.  In addition, graduate tuition, (estimated $11,000.00 yearly) is waived and health insurance provided at no cost. The assistantship is a renewable award. In addition to performing 2nd trumpet in the ISU Faculty Brass Quintet, other duties may include instruction of studio/studio overload during faculty tours, assisting with Trumpet Ensemble and Master Class, performing with the graduate brass quintet, coaching student chamber ensembles, classroom teaching, audio recording, or other duties according to the candidate's abilities and interest and School of Music needs.  

Required Qualifications: All applicants must have a GPA of 3.0.  International applicants must have a minimum TOEFL score of 79 (internet-based), 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper test).  Furthermore, international applicants must have a minimum speaking score of 23 on the TOEFL internet-based test OR submit/have a passing score in the Test of Spoken English (TSE) prior to arrival on campus.  

Application process: All interested candidates need to fill out an online ISU Graduate School application AND an application for the School of Music.  To receive priority consideration, candidates need to complete all application paperwork.  All interested applicants will need to perform a live on campus audition.

Required Licenses/Certifications/Degrees: Bachelor's Degree in Music; Bachelor's Degree in Music Education; for international applicants, an equivalent degree as determined by the Graduate School

Illinois State University is located in Bloomington-Normal, a musically active and culturally rich city of more than 100,000 residents.  Private instruction and the possibility of auditioning for sublists for area orchestras are available.  Master classes by John Hagstrom, Susan Slaughter, Taga Larsen, Marvin Stamm, Crispian Steele-Perkins, Clark Terry, Vince DiMartino, Canadian Brass, among others have been held in the past for the trumpet studio.    Illinois State University offers the Master of Music in Performance, Conducting, Composition, Music Therapy, and the Master of Music Education.

For more information contact Dr. Amy Gilreath, Professor of Trumpet, Campus Box 5660, School of Music, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, 61790-5660. Phone: (309) 438-2388, Email: asgilre@ilstu.edu

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GRADUATE TRUMPET ASSISTANTSHIP --Western Illinois University for fall 2012 -- perform as 2nd trumpet in the Lamoine Brass Quintet (WIU Faculty Brass Quintet) for chamber music programs and outreach concerts in Illinois and Iowa. Teach trumpet to undergraduate minors and non-majors. Graduate tuition plus monthly stipend. Past graduate assistants were finalists or semifinalists in the ITG Mock Orchestra Audition Competition, MTNA National Brass Competition, NTC Solo Competition, and WIU Concerto Competition.

THE UNIVERSITY: Located in Macomb (population 20,000) with a campus in the Quad Cities (Moline, IL), Western Illinois University offers a caring and supportive learning environment to more than 13,000 students in the heart of west central Illinois. Western students have all the advantages of a large public university -- strong faculty, state of the art technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities -- in an atmosphere free from distractions. Western's 614 full-time professors teach 96 percent of all undergraduate as well as graduate courses. Western Illinois offers 53 undergraduate degrees, 34 graduate degree programs and 13 post-baccalaureate certificates. The Leslie F. Malpass Library ranks among the finest at comprehensive universities in the United States. Western Illinois University is a member of the NCAA and competes at the Division I level sponsoring 20 intercollegiate sports in a broad-based athletics department. Western is a charter member of the Gateway Football Conference and the Mid-Continent Conference. The core values that are at the heart of the University are academic excellence, opportunity, personal growth, and social responsibility. The University serves students from Illinois as well as 34 other states and 46 nations. Western's GradTrac and Cost programs guarantee that students can achieve their degrees within four years while paying a fixed rate for tuition, room and board.

For more information, contact Dr. Bruce C. Briney, School of Music, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL 61455, (309) 298-1123, or bc-briney@wiu.edu, web information at www.wiu.edu/music and www.wiu.edu/trumpet

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Michigan State University -- Opening for a Graduate Assistant

The position is a 'performing assistantship' and would involve performing in a graduate brass quintet and playing in our Symphony Orchestra or Wind Symphony for an average of ten hours service per week. It can also include teaching some undergraduate students as needed, but the load cannot exceed ten hours per week. 

The monthly stipend for the position is dependent on the applicant's experience, but would be at least $600 per month. Full time tuition is paid for as well as any fees. Plus, health insurance is included as is a parking permit.

While a doctoral student would be preferred in this position, a highly qualified masters student would be considered.

Doctoral auditions are thirty minutes long and should include some discussion about the music and/or composers involved. These auditions should include a wide variety of literature and may include orchestral excerpts as well as solo pieces. Accompanists are recommended, but not required. (Electronic media are acceptable as well.) A live audition is required for consideration for the assistantship.

Masters level auditions are twenty minutes long and should also include a wide range of literature. (No discussion of the music is required.) These must also be performed live.

Please contact Rich Illman at illman@msu.edu or (517) 355-7669 or David Rayl, Graduate Associate Dean of the College of  Music, at rayld@msu.edu or (517) 353-9122. More information about the Michigan State University College of Music can be obtained at the website, www.music.msu.edu.

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GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP JAZZ STUDIES --Western Illinois University for fall 2012 -- perform as Lead Trumpet in the Western Illinois University Jazz Studio Orchestra. Assist the Director of Jazz Studies with administrative implementation of the jazz program.  Drive university vehicles.  Supervise combo performances and moving of university equipment.  Assist with touring and organizational details.  Candidates must have good organizational skills.

THE UNIVERSITY: Located in Macomb (population 20,000) with a campus in the Quad Cities (Moline, IL), Western Illinois University offers a caring and supportive learning environment to more than 13,000 students in the heart of west central Illinois. Western students have all the advantages of a large public university -- strong faculty, state of the art technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities -- in an atmosphere free from distractions. Western's 614 full-time professors teach 96 percent of all undergraduate as well as graduate courses. Western Illinois offers 53 undergraduate degrees, 34 graduate degree programs and 13 post-baccalaureate certificates. The Leslie F. Malpass Library ranks among the finest at comprehensive universities in the United States. Western Illinois University is a member of the NCAA and competes at the Division I level sponsoring 20 intercollegiate sports in a broad-based athletics department. Western is a charter member of the Gateway Football Conference and the Mid-Continent Conference. The core values that are at the heart of the University are academic excellence, opportunity, personal growth, and social responsibility. The University serves students from Illinois as well as 34 other states and 46 nations. Western's GradTrac and Cost programs guarantee that students can achieve their degrees within four years while paying a fixed rate for tuition, room and board.

John Cooper, Ph. D.
Director of Jazz Studies
Western Illinois University
309.298.2186
www.wiu.edu/jazz
www.facebook.com/wiujazz

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The Ohio State University School of Music announces an expected vacancy for a Graduate Teaching Associate in trumpet beginning in August 2012.  Duties may include teaching the brass methods course, applied teaching, performing in University ensembles, conducting/rehearsing the OSU Trumpet Ensemble, and other duties as assigned.  This position currently pays approximately $13,000 yearly plus a full tuition waiver.  Previous GTA’s in this position have gone on to successful careers in symphony orchestras, military bands, and university teaching positions throughout the country.

The Ohio State University School of Music is one of the nation's truly renowned centers of musical education, scholarship, and performance. The OSU School of Music is ranked 11th in the nation among public colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report. Our distinguished facultyare leading performers, scholars, and music educators. Our alumni occupy prominent places in music schools and conservatories, symphony orchestras, and public schools. Our chamber and large ensembles regularly tour Ohio, the nation, and the world.  

For more information about the OSU School of Music, visit our web site at: http://music.osu.edu

This position is contingent upon continued funding. For more information regarding the GTA position, please contact:

Timothy Leasure, Professor of Trumpet at: Email: leasure.13@osu.edu or Phone: 614-292-2870

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