Band Graduate Teaching Assistantships
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS | DEPARTMENT OF BANDS
The Texas State University Department of Bands offers Graduate Teaching Assistantship positions to individuals desiring a Master of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting. Students in this program are offered opportunities for personal and professional growth in concert and athletic-affiliated ensembles while working alongside Director of Bands Dr. Caroline Beatty, Associate Director of Bands Dr. Kyle Glaser, and Assistant Director of Bands Mr. Matthew Holzner.
Position
The Graduate Teaching Assistantship for conducting majors provides opportunities in the following areas:
- Guest conduct the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Winds in select performances
- Serve as assistant conductor or co-conductor of the Concert Band
- Assist with daily operations of the band program
- Assist with the Bobcat Marching Band
- Assist with the Bobcat Basketball Band
- Assist with academic courses, departmental special events and camps
Graduate Assistants are expected to participate in the Wind Symphony and maintain an exemplary grade point average.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Music degree, preferably in music education
- 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
- Public school teaching experience is desired
Stipend
Band Graduate Assistants receive a stipend determined by percentage load. Health insurance can be arranged and additional scholarship assistance is possible for exceptional performers.
Application Deadline
See https://www.music.txst.edu/gradprospectivestudents/BecomingaMusicMajor-Grad.html for more information. Review of applications is underway. Please contact the individuals listed below for more information.
Contacts
Texas State University Bands
Dr. Caroline Beatty | Director of Bands
School of Music | Texas State University | 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666
ccbeatty@txstate.edu | 512-245-2485
School of Music, Graduate Studies
Dr. Karla Hamelin | Coordinator of Graduate Studies
School of Music | Texas State University | 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666
kmh119@txstate.edu | 512-245-7387