Orchestra Graduate Teaching Assistantships
The Texas State University Orchestra Program offers graduate teaching assistantships to individuals desiring a Master of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting with an emphasis in orchestral conducting.
The Graduate Teaching Assistantship for conducting majors provides opportunities in the following areas:
- Guest conduct the TXST Symphony Orchestra in select performances
- Serve as conductor or co-conductor of the TXST Camerata Orchestra
- Assist in undergraduate conducting courses
- Assist with daily operations of the orchestra program and orchestra library
Graduate Assistants are expected to participate in the Texas State Symphony Orchestra and maintain an exemplary grade point average.
Qualifications
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A Bachelor of Music
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Acceptance into the Graduate College and School of Music
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Graduate-level performance skills on principal instrument
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Musicianship, conducting skills, and rehearsal ability that enable the applicant to conduct university ensembles.
Stipend
Approximately $6000 per academic year. Health insurance can be arranged and additional scholarship assistance is possible for exceptional performers.
Application Deadline
More information is available at http://www.music.txstate.edu/gradprospectivestudents/BecomingaMusicMajor-Grad.html
Review of applications is underway. Please contact the individuals listed below for more information.
Contacts
Texas State University Orchestra
Dr. Jacob Harrison
Director of Orchestral Activities | Associate Professor of Music
School of Music | Texas State University
601 University Drive | San Marcos, TX 78666
jgh111@txstate.edu | 512-245-1095
School of Music, Graduate Studies
Dr. Al Corley | Coordinator of Graduate Studies
School of Music | Texas State University | 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666
ac44@txstate.edu | 512-245-7387