Graduate Tuba Assistantship

[Rawtuba]

 
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ANNOUNCES A
GRADUATE TUBA ASSISTANTSHIP
 
Available:​Position in Tuba
 
Qualifications:​The University of New Mexico, Department of Music is seeking excellent performers wishing to study for the Master of Music.
 
Stipend: ​This is a two-year (four-semester) half assistantships, with total workload of 10 hours per week. Contract is by semester, but renewable if work is satisfactory.  Pay is approximately $6,233 per academic year and includes a waiver of tuition (exclusive of special course fees) for up to 6 credits per semester (does not apply to summer tuition).  Additional hours, including summer coursework, can be taken at the resident rate.
 
Start:​Fall, 2011
 
Responsibilities:​Perform with the UNM Graduate Brass Quintet, Wind Symphony, and/or the Symphony Orchestra as needed.  Duties may include assisting with brass fundamentals classes, coaching undergraduate brass chamber music, teaching applied lessons for non-majors, and assisting with recruitment. The UNM Graduate Brass Quintet receives regular coaching with members of the UNM Brass Faculty and the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra and assists the Department of Music in the recruitment of undergraduate students through performances and clinics in high schools.
 
Faculty:​Richard White, rawhite@unm.edu" target="_blank, 505-277-0227
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​The Department of Music has 54 full-time and part-time faculty members and over 400 undergraduate and graduate majors. The Center for the Arts boasts a 300-seat recital hall, classrooms, faculty studios, student practice rooms, Smart Lab, computer lab, electronic studio and two large state-of-the-art rehearsal halls.  The Center for the Arts also includes Popejoy Hall, a 2000-seat auditorium that hosts performances by the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, professional touring companies and UNM larger musical ensembles, including the UNM Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony.  The Fine Arts & Design Library is located conveniently nearby.
​The university is located in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan center of approximately 600,000 residents, nestled next to the Sandia Mountains.  With an average of 340 days of sunshine annually, the climate accommodates a wide range of outdoor activities. The beauty of its physical surroundings, coupled with New Mexico's rich cultural and artistic heritage, makes studying at UNM a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
​Visit our website at http://music.unm.edu" target="_blank to learn more about the musical experience available at UNM.
 
Application Deadline:  February 15, 2011
 
For further information, please contact:
Colleen Sheinberg, Graduate Coordinator
Department of Music; The University of New Mexico
MSC04 2570; 1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM  87131-0001
Phone:  (505) 277-8401  ●  E-mail:  colleens@unm.edu

[pcarlson]

Just a note from one of Richard's former students and UNM alum--- This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to get to the next level of tuba playing, musicianship, and developing a career. Richard White is an outstanding tubist on both C and F tuba and is an active performer as orchestral tubist, soloist, and chamber musician. My years of studying with him were invaluable and have continued to fuel my development on the tuba and all aspects of my career.

UNM and Albuquerque are also great places to gain experience. I was able to actively freelance while I was a student and was able to grow from opportunities in the area as much as I did from my experience at school. If I were considering a masters degree, UNM would be at the top of the list. Check it out and definitely get a lesson from Richard!

Sincerely,

Paul Carlson

[Rawtuba]

Thanks Paul, you are appreciated. I have scholarships for euphonium players as well both (undergrad/masters), and a possible assistantship if the euphonium player is interested in conducting (MM).