Graduate Assistant/Band Librarian - Troy University
April 22, 2008 – 6:40 pmTroy University
John M. Long School of Music
University Avenue
Troy, Alabama 36082
Phone: 334.670.3281
Email: troyband@troy.edu
$7,000 stipend plus in-state tuition waiver up to 6 hours or out-of-state tuition waiver. Position starts during the Summer Term, 2008.
The Graduate Assistant in the Department of University Bands at Troy University assists the Director of Bands and the Associate Director of Bands with the day-to-day operations, logistical as well as administrative, of the Troy University Sound of the South Band Program. Some of these operational duties will include maintaining, modifying and improving the library database, including preparations for online availability. Maintenance and monitoring of the Troy University Bands Perusal and Lending Library housed off-campus is also necessary. Development and implementation of library procedures and supervision of undergraduate student librarians will also be required. In addition to these duties, the Graduate Assistant performs in the Symphony Band, assists with the Sound of the South Pep Band, and conducts and performs in other ensembles as needed.
Assigned Duties
- Create and maintain band library catalog
- Create, maintain and operate various library databases for use by the Director of Bands
- Assist with the securing and distribution of per diems for each band trip
- Assist with logistical needs as necessary
- Oversee storage, inventory and assignment of all university-owned music
- Supervise undergraduate student librarians
- Maintain attendance rosters for all ensembles including the Sound of the South Marching Band, the Symphony Band, Concert Bands, Pep Bands, etc. as needed.
- Work with and direct the Sound of the South Pep Band as directed by the Assistant Director of Bands
These duties are performed throughout the year, including the summer. The Graduate Assistantship is $7,000 annually, plus out-of-state tuition waiver or in-state tuition waiver up to 6 credit hours per semester. The graduate program offered is a Master of Science in Music Education.
For more information, please contact Mr. Ralph Ford, Director of Bands, at 334.670.3281 or rford@troy.edu or Dr. Mark Walker, Associate Director of Bands and Coordinator of Graduate Music Education at 334.670.3281 or mjwalker@troy.edu.
