Graduate assistantships available in Trumpet (2), Horn, Trombone, and Tuba in the recently designed Master of Music in performance degree: Mercer University’s Townsend School of Music announces the recent addition of a Master of Music degree in Performance. Candidates will perform in the newly formed Mercer Graduate Brass Quintet. This degree is to be completed in three to four semesters. A two-semester residency is required. STIPENDS: Based on the applicant’s audition/interview, candidates with an assistantship will receive a minimum 50% reduction of tuition and 100% reduction of all fees. Candidates with a fellowship will receive a 100% reduction of tuition and fees. Most graduate students enroll in 10-12 hours per semester. RESPONSIBILITIES: Students who earn an assistantship or fellowship will be required to assist with undergraduate ensembles for a total of six hours per week. Besides participation in the Graduate Brass Quintet, candidates will also perform in the Mercer University Wind Ensemble and University Orchestra. DEGREE and FACULTY: Master of Music in Performance. This degree program will be highly selective due to the allowance of a minimum number of trumpet, horn, trombone, and tuba performers. The brass faculty consists of the following: Trumpet—Mr. Jonathan Swygert; Horn—Mr. Jay Hanselman; Trombone—Dr. Tom Gibson; Tuba/Euphonium—Mr. Eric Bubacz. (For their complete bios please visit our website, music.mercer.edu) APPLICATION: All students accepted into the graduate program may apply for an assistantship or fellowship. Assistantship and Fellowship applicants should audition in person and complete all requirements for admission. Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until positions are filled. Early application by February 1, 2014 is encouraged. Additional information is available at: music.mercer.edu at the Graduate Studies drop-down menu. MERCER UNIVERSITY: The university, with approximately 8,500 students is located 72 miles south of Atlanta in Macon. The Townsend School of Music has a faculty of fifteen full-time and numerous part-time faculty and is accredited by the NASM. In addition to the Master of Music in Conducting, the School offers graduate degrees in Performance and Church Music as well as undergraduate degrees in music education, performance, and liberal arts. MU is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Students should apply for admission by contacting Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Rich Kosowski at Townsend School of Music, Mercer University, 1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon, GA 31207 or email: [email protected] or by phone at: 478.301.5751 For further information, please contact our website at: music.mercer.edu
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:48:59 +0000
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