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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 Symphony Orchestra in select performances
  • Serve as conductor or co-conductor of the University Orchestra
  • Assist with daily operations of the orchestra program
  • Assist with academic courses, departmental special events and camps

Graduate Assistants are expected to participate in the Texas State Symphony Orchestra and maintain an exemplary grade point average.

Qualifications                                                                       

  • A Bachelor of Music

  • Acceptance into the Graduate College and School of Music

  • Graduate-level performance skills on principal instrument

  • 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