RESPONSIBILITIES:

-  Teach and assist with direction and coordination of the battery percussion section of the Razorback Marching Band.

-  Arrange music and technique development exercises for the battery section of the Razorback Marching Band. 

-  Assist with teaching of undergraduate percussion majors and non-major applied lessons.

-  Assist in coordination of percussion ensembles, including directing and arranging opportunities with steel band program.

-  Perform in and assist in supervising the percussion sections of large performance ensembles.

-  Assist with instruction of percussion methods courses.

-  Assist in maintenance and inventory management of all percussion equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-  Bachelors degree in music, with an emphasis in percussion.

-  Previous teaching experience at the high school or university level in marching percussion, percussion ensemble, and steel band are highly preferred, but not required.

-  On campus audition and interview are preferred, but alternate arrangements can be made.

-  Acceptance to the University of Arkansas and Graduate School:
http://www.uark.edu/depts/gradinfo/

DEGREES OFFERED:

-  M.M. in performance, music education, composition, theory, instrumental and choral conducting, and music history.

STIPEND:

-  $7000 per academic year and waiver of both in and out-of-state tuition.  Miscellaneous fees and other expenses are the responsibility of the student. Assistantships are renewable for up to four semesters, assuming satisfactory performance.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

-  Immediately, or until position is filled.

Prospective students should request audition, admission and application materials by contacting:

Mr. Chal Ragsdale                                                    

Director of Percussion Studies                                    

University of Arkansas                                                        

Department of Music                                                

Fayetteville, AR  72701                                                      

(479)575-5838                                                       

ragsdale@uark.edu

Dr. Stephen Gates

Department Chair

University of Arkansas

Department of Music

Fayetteville, AR  72701

(479)575-4170

sgates@uark.edu

Dr. Ronda Mains

Director of Grad. Studies in Music

University of Arkansas

Department of Music

Fayetteville, AR  72701

(479)575-5765

rmains@uark.edu

Please visit these websites for further information:

UA Home Page:    http://www.uark.edu/home/

UA Percussion:    http://www.uark.edu/~uapercus/

UA Bands:    http://bands.uark.edu/

UA Dept. of Music:    http://www.uark.edu/depts/uamusic/

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.

Responsibilities: Assist with teaching and administrative aspects of the total band program.  Primary conducting responsibilities with the University Band and Basketball Band. Manage instrument inventory. Perform in the Wind Ensemble each semester. Conducting opportunities with the UTA Wind Ensemble and Concert Band as assigned.  Additional duties as required by the needs of the department.

Stipend: $6500 (approx.) for the 9-month academic year (September-May), and a benefits package. 

Tuition and fees: Waiver for out-of-state tuition and fees.

Benefits: A benefits package that includes medical, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance is also provided. At the present time, half of the cost of these benefits is paid by the state; coverage begins 90 days after the first day of employment. Optional vision and dental insurance is available for a small fee.

Renewal: Renewal is based on an annual review of the Graduate Students academic performance, performance of assigned duties, needs of the department, and available funds.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2008. Assistantships are contingent upon prior acceptance to The Graduate School, but we will consider your application while admission is pending.

Date of Appointment: August, 2008

The Department of Music: The University of Texas at Arlington Department of Music, consisting of over 300 music majors and 46 full-time and adjunct faculty, offers the graduate degree Master of Music with a concentration in Music Education.  A flexible degree plan offers the graduate student an opportunity to mold the curriculum to their individual interests. 

The Bands at UTA: The bands at UT Arlington consist of three concert ensembles, marching band and basketball pep band. The Wind Ensemble has performed at Carnegie Hall and TMEA and CBDNA conferences. The Marching Band is one of only a handful of college marching bands without football responsibilities and tours the region annually.

Application:  Send a letter of application, resume (vitae), and the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references to:

Dr. Douglas Stotter

Director of Bands

P.O. Box 19105

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX  76019-0105

Do not forward audio/video tapes until requested. For more information, call or email: dstotter@uta.edu, 817.272.2442

The University of Texas at Arlington is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Roby G. George at (305) 348-2497 or e-mail at georgr@fiu.edu.

Additional funds may be available for housing for those qualified applicants.  You may choose to arrange an on-campus audition or submit a CD or DVD of your playing.  All taped auditions should include standard repertoire selections and/or orchestral excerpts. 

Mail to:

Florida International University

University Park Campus

WPAC 143-C

Miami, Florida 33199

Deadline for applications is May 12, 2008.

The scholarship program is managed by the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Foundation. Full Scholarships cover tuition, room & board for any weeklong, age-appropriate camp and are good for one year. Transportation and incidentals are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient. Scholarship applications for the 2009 cycle will be available in mid-September and will be due mid-December. We will announce our winners mid-March 2009.

Applicants may apply in one of four categories - Academic Achievement, Financial Needs, Special Needs, or General. Each applicant must answer an essay question, design a mission patch, describe a science project using the scientific method, and provide three letters of recommendation. A selection committee reviews applications, and scholarships are awarded based on available funding.

CATEGORY GUIDELINES:

• Financial Need/Disadvantaged - applicants in this category must either be in a low income family or receiving government assistance.
• Special Needs - applicants in this category must have a learning challenge and/or physical challenge.
• Academic Achievement - applicants in this category must be participating in a gifted program and/or have excelled academically.
• General - applicants must not qualify for any of the other categories and demonstrate, through a written essay, a desire for knowledge and hold a yearning to learn through the experiences of SPACE CAMP programs.

The Scholarship Office
U.S. Space & Rocket Center