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Last Update: 4/27/2024
UNIVERSITY POSITIONS 2024-2025
Elizabeth City State University (Elizabeth City, NC) - Adjunct-Music (Percussion Instructor)
Responsibilities include teaching applied percussion lessons along with percussion studio class
Minimum Qualifications: Masters in Percussion preferred (18 credits on the graduate level required)
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Eastern New Mexico University (Portales, NM) - Assistant Professor of Percussion
Job posted: 4/26/24
Review of applicants begins immediately
Responsibilities include teaching applied percussion lessons, conducting percussion ensemble & steel band, teaching percussion methods, leading the marching drumline, and managing the recording studio/MIDI Lab
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in music required for tenure-track appointment (ABD considered); experience in teaching percussion lessons and ensembles
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Concordia University, Nebraska (Seward, NE) - Adjunct Instructor in Music (Percussion)
Responsibilities include instructing undergraduate percussion students
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in related field; experience in the field; university teaching experience preferred
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Brigham Young University (Provo, UT) - Adjunct Percussion Faculty
Job posted: 4/23/24
Posting close date: 5/31/24
Responsibilities include teaching applied percussion lessons and working with the drumline in sectionals and band rehearsals
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree required (Masters preferred); preference given to those with substantial percussion instruction experience at the collegiate level
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
East Central University (Ada, OK) - Adjunct Instructor-Percussion
Screening of applicants begins immediately
Responsibilities include teaching applied percussion lessons to majors and minors, assisting with percussion ensembles and studio class, teaching Percussion Methods (as needed), and assisting with the drumline
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in Music; previous teaching experience at the secondary and post-secondary level is preferred
Please contact Dr. Nick Meyers for more information about the position. Please include a C.V. with your email.
Tennessee Tech University (Cookeville, TN) - Adjunct Instructor-Percussion
Screening of applicants begins immediately
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate applied percussion lessons, percussion ensemble, Afro-Caribbean Ensemble, basketball pep band, and marching band drumline & front ensemble
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in music (Doctorate preferred)
Application procedure: Please send a letter of application, CV, contacts for three references, transcripts (unofficial are ok), and unedited video/audio recordings of recent performances to Prof. Jayce Clemons
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith (Fort Smith, AR) - Visiting Instructor/Assistant Professor of Music, Percussion
Job posted: 4/17/24
For full consideration apply by 5/22/24
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate applied percussion lessons, directing the Percussion Ensemble, teaching Percussion Methods, teach Music Technology and oversee music technology departmental needs
Minimum Qualifications: Masters in music (Doctorate preferred); demonstrated expertise in various percussion areas; a demonstrated profile as a performer and pedagogue
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
University of Illinois (Urbana, IL) - Clinical Asst/Assc Professor of Percussion
Job posted: 4/12/24
Applications due by 4/22/24
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate percussion students in lessons, studio class, and literature & pedagogy classes
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree (Doctoral preferred); successful teaching at the university level; evidence of clearly defined secondary area(s) of expertise
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
University of South Florida (Tampa, FL) - Assistant Professor of Instruction in Music - Percussion
Job posted: 4/12/24
Posting end date: 4/29/24
Responsibilities include teaching applied private lessons and other percussion courses and ensembles.
Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree in music; prior experience teaching applied percussion at the post-secondary level and administering a college/university percussion program
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
East Tennessee State University (Johnson City, TN) - Visiting Assistant Professor, Percussion
Job posted: 4/2/24
Consideration of applicants begins immediately
Responsibilities include teaching applied lessons, percussion ensemble, percussion pedagogy, percussion literature, and percussion methods. Marching band instruction may also apply.
Minimum Qualifications: DMA in Percussion Performance (or ABD); collegiate-level teaching experience; proven record of successful performing and scholarship/creative activity
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT) - Assistant Professor in Residence of Percussion
Job posted: 4/1/24
Consideration of applicants begins 4/23/24
Responsibilities include teaching applied percussion at the undergrad and graduate levels, teaching percussion techniques, and leading the percussion ensemble
Minimum Qualifications: Master of Music (doctorate preferred); demonstrated success as an artist-performer; successful teaching at the college level (or commensurate professional experience)
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Southern Utah University (Cedar City, UT) - Director of Percussion
Job posted: 3/14/24
Posting closes on 4/13/24
Responsibilities include total oversight of the percussion studio and all percussion needs throughout the department and campus, teaching applied lessons, teaching other percussion related courses, and directing percussion ensembles
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in music required; college/university teaching experience preferred
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Auburn University (Auburn, AL) - Lecturer - Percussion
Job posted: 3/5/24
Screening of applicants begins 3/20/24
Responsibilities include overseeing the percussion studio, including teaching percussion-related courses and ensembles, providing written percussion music and instruction for the marching band, and other administrative duties
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in percussion performance (Doctorate preferred at time of appointment); a professional level of artistry as a performer in both concert and marching percussion; experience with technology, DAWs, and live sound reinforcement
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Jackson State University (Jackson, MS) - Assistant Band Director/Instructor
Job posted: 2/15/24
Review of applicants begins immediately
Responsibilities include assisting ensemble directors, rehearsing concert ensembles, teaching courses, and overseeing all aspects of the “War & Thunder” drumline
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree required; minimum of 5 years teaching experience is preferred, including experience teaching and designing marching drills
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA) - Visiting Asst Professor of Music - Jazz Drums and Percussion
Job posted: 2/14/24
Review of applicants begins immediately
Primary responsibilities include teaching applied drum set and percussion lessons, teaching jazz rhythm studies, and large and small jazz ensemble direction.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in jazz studies (earned doctorate preferable); significant performing experience in jazz and affiliated styles
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
SUNY Potsdam Crane School of Music (Potsdam, NY) - Assistant Professor, Percussion
Job posted: 2/10/24
For best consideration, submit materials by 3/1/24
Primary responsibilities include teaching studio percussion lessons, directing the percussion ensemble, and leading studio class
Minimum Qualifications: Graduate degree in music (terminal degree preferred); demonstrated record of success in teaching at the university level (additional proficiencies in other subject areas preferred)
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) - Lecturer in Music (Percussion; Jazz Studies)
Job posted: 2/8/24
Screening of applicants begins 3/7/24
Primary responsibilities include teaching applied and group lessons on Caribbean, Latin, and Latin American percussion, training drum set players for Latin Jazz Ensemble, and coaching the LJE rhythm section.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree required (comparable professional experience will also be considered); a growing or established national/international reputation as a performer; demonstrated evidence of successful teaching and recruitment
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL) - Artist-Teacher of Percussion (Adjunct position)
Job posted: 2/6/24
Primary responsibilities include teaching applied lessons to percussion students in all degree programs
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (Graduate degree preferred); significant record of excellence in teaching and performance
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Arkansas Tech University (Russellville, AR) - Instructor of Music/Percussion
Job posted: 1/30/24
Application deadline: 3/5/24
Responsibilities include teaching applied percussion lessons, directing percussion ensemble, instructing the marching drum line, and teaching percussion techniques courses
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in music; demonstrated success in percussion performance and instruction
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Minot State University (Minot, ND) - Part-Time Faculty: Percussion Instructor
Job posted: 1/29/24
Review of applicants begins immediately
Responsibilities include teaching applied percussion lessons to all students, leading the Percussion Ensemble, teaching Percussion Methods, and assisting with the drumline
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in percussion; evidence of excellence in applied instruction and performance
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, IN) - Assistant Professor of Applied Percussion
Job posted: 1/26/24
Review of applicants begins 2/20/24
Responsibilities include teaching applied percussion, techniques and literature courses, percussion ensemble, and other chamber ensembles.
Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate or ABD is required; an established record of excellence as an educator and a high level of artistry as a versatile performer
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Southern Illinois University (Carbondale, IL) - Assistant Professor (Percussion, Music Technology)
Job posted: 1/2/24
Application deadline: 2/1/24
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate percussion lessons, percussion studio class, Percussion Methods, and courses in the Music Technology curriculum.
Minimum Qualifications: A completed doctorate in music at time of appointment; documented record of success as a percussion performer and teacher; experience with a variety of DAW software, video production applications, and interactive performance technology
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
West Texas A&M University (Canyon, TX) - Assistant Professor of Percussion
Job posted: 12/12/23
Application review begins 12/18/23
Responsibilities include teaching applied lessons to both undergraduate and graduate students, teaching marching percussion, percussion methods class, and percussion ensemble.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate degree in Percussion; pedagogical knowledge & performance experience in classical, jazz, and world percussion; 2 years of collegiate teaching experience is preferred
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (Cincinnati, OH) - Assistant Professor of Percussion
Job posted: 11/27/23
Review of applicants begins 1/1/24
Responsibilities include teaching all levels of percussion students, teaching studio-related classes as needed, coaching chamber ensembles, and other relevant duties
Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree in Music + 2 years of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Music + 7 years of experience (please visit website for definitions of “experience”)
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Portland State University (Portland, OR) - Assistant Professor of Percussion
Job posted: 11/27/23
Screening begins 1/8/24
Responsibilities as percussion area coordinator include teaching applied percussion lessons, instrument maintenance, teach contemporary music theory courses, and other relevant duties
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate or equivalent professional experience; minimum of 2 years teaching at the collegiate level
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
University of Maryland (College Park, MD) - Assistant Professor of Percussion
Job posted: 11/27/23
Best consideration date: 1/8/24
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate percussion students, leading studio class, coordination percussion ensemble, overseeing percussion inventory, and other relevant duties.
Minimum Qualifications: A doctoral degree in music or equivalent professional experience is required; evidence of excellence in performance, teaching, advising, and recruitment
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
University of Tennessee, Martin (Martin, TN) - Assistant Professor of Percussion
Job posted: 11/15/23
Review of applicants begins 12/1/23
Responsibilities of the program are not included in the job posting - standard collegiate percussion professor responsibilities are assumed.
Minimum Qualifications are not included in the job posting - standard collegiate percussion professor qualifications are assumed.
Please visit their website to apply online
University of Denver (Denver, CO) - Adjunct Faculty, Percussion
Job posted: 11/2/23
Deadline for applications: 11/14/23
Responsibilities include teaching studio percussion lessons, directing the percussion ensemble, and periodically teaching Percussion Pedagogy & Repertoire
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s in music (Masters preferred); demonstrated accomplishment as a teacher and performer
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
University of North Dakota (Grand Forks, ND) - Assistant Teaching Professor of Applied Percussion
Job posted: 10/18/23
Review of applicants begins 11/13/23
Responsibilities include teaching applied lessons, percussion methods, Jazz Ensemble II, and Percussion Ensemble & Steel Pan Band. Additional duties includes direction of the UND Drumline, along with other departmental duties
Minimum Qualifications: DMA in Music; experience in teaching at the collegiate level is preferred
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK) - Assistant Professor of Percussion
Job posted: 10/11/23
Review of applicants begins 11/15/23
Primary responsibilities include teaching and recruiting undergraduate and graduate percussion students, coaching percussion ensembles, teaching percussion-related courses, and other applicable duties.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters in Percussion Performance (DMA/ABD preferred); demonstrated success as an artist performer; successful teaching at the collegiate level
Please see this flyer for more information and instructions on how to apply
Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) - Lecturer (Percussion)
Job posted: 9/11/23
Review of applicants begins: 10/1/23
Primary responsibilities include teaching applied lessons, directing the Cornell Percussion Ensemble, and administrative duties for the percussion program
Minimum Qualifications: No degree requirements are mentioned; the demonstrated ability to teach and administer ensembles in Western art music and related genres; expertise in a variety of percussion traditions
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
UNIVERSITY POSITIONS 2023-2024
Sul Ross State University (Alpine, TX) - PT Faculty-Music (Arranging and Percussion Techniques)
Job posted: 12/14/23
Responsibilities include teaching both arranging and percussion techniques courses for the Music Department.
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
California State University, Fresno (Fresno, CA) - Temporary Faculty - Lecturer in Latin Percussion
Job posted: 11/29/23
Deadline for applications: 1/9/24
Responsibilities include teaching Latin Percussion studio lessons and a Latin Jazz combo.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters in Music Performance; high level of performance and improvisation skills; experience teaching at the collegiate level is preferred
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Elgin Community College (Elgin, IL) - Steel Band Director
Job posted: 11/17/23
Position remains open until filled
Responsibilities include directing the Steel Band in Spring 2024.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in music performance; college teaching experience preferred
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Winston-Salem State University (Winston-Salem, NC) - Adjunct Faculty Music - Percussion
Job posted: 11/14/23
Positing closing date: 11/27/23
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate applied percussion lessons to music majors and non-majors. The candidate should also be prepared to teach an introductory-level music theory course.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in a relevant field (Doctorate preferred); At least 2-3 years of experience in Music Education (university teaching preferred)
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Slippery Rock University (Slippery Rock, PA) - Music Percussion Instructor
Job posted: 11/2/23
Responsibilities include teaching applied percussion to music majors
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (advanced degree preferred); evidence of significant applied percussion teaching experience
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Elgin Community College (Elgin, IL) - Music Adjunct Faculty - Private Instruction Percussion
Job posted: 11/1/23
Primary responsibility includes teaching applied percussion lessons. Other duties may be available based on departmental needs and applicant strengths.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus professional performing and teaching experience (graduate degree preferred)
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
Brigham Young University (Provo, UT) - Percussion Instructor-Steel Band Director
Job posted: 10/11/23
Closing date: 10/24/23
Start date of this position: 1/8/24
Responsibilities include teaching applied percussion lessons to music majors and non-majors and rehearsing and leading the Panoramic Steel Band
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required (Masters preferred); substantial performance and college-level instruction experience
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
NON-COLLEGIATE TEACHING JOBS
Denver Christian School (Lakewood, CO) - Drumline Instructor
Heritage High School (Littleton, CO) - Percussion Instructor
Perry Meridian High School (Perry, IN) - Percussion
Northern High School (Prince Frederick, MD) - Marching Band Percussion Instructor
Lunenburg Public Schools (Lunenburg, MA) - Percussion Instructor, After School Program (Must apply through SchoolSpring)
Omaha Conservatory of Music (Omaha, NE) - Percussion Instructor
Flint Institute of Music (Flint, MI) - Percussion Instructor
Rye Country Day School (Rye, NY) - PT Percussion Teacher
Hernando High School (Brooksville, FL) - High School Percussion Technician
Chaparral High School (Parker, CO) - Activity Lead - Marching/Concert Percussion
Prairie High School (Cedar Rapids, IA) - Percussion Assistant
Horizon High School (Thornton, CO) - Percussion Instructor
Play On Philly (Philadelphia, PA) - Percussion Instructor
Watertown High School (Watertown, MA) - .2 World Percussion Music Educator
Marcus Whitman Central School District (Rushville, NY) - Winter Percussion Asst Director
Arkansas School for Math, Sciences, & The Arts (Hot Springs, AR) - Music Instructor
Columbia Borough High School (Columbia, PA) - Percussion Instructor
Tulsa Legacy Charter School (Tulsa, OK) - Drumline Coach
Franklin High School (Somerset, NJ) - Percussion Group Advisor
Johnston Community High School (Johnston, IA) - Assistant Marching Band Director-Percussion
Monarch High School (Louisville, CO) - Percussion Instructor
Copper Hills High School (West Jordan, UT) - Advisor Assistant-Percussion
Framingham High School (Framingham, MA) - Percussion Instructor
North Middlesex Regional High School (Townsend, MA) - Percussion Instructor
Aspen Music Festival (Aspen, CO) - Percussion Manager
Fort Lee High School (Fort Lee, NJ) - Winter Percussion Instructor
Bellingham High School (Bellingham, MA) - Advisor - Percussion Ensemble
Avon Grove High School (West Grove, PA) - Indoor Percussion Tech
Albany Area High School (Albany, MN) - Drumline Instructor
Indianapolis Public Schools (Indianapolis, IN) - IPS Combined Winter Percussion Assistant
Barnstable Public Schools (Hyannis, MA) - Assistant Band Director, Percussion
Carnegie Mellon (Pittsburgh, PA) - Preparatory School Adjunct Percussion Instructor
St. Edward High School (Lakeland, OH) - Marching Percussion Instructor (no posting on their website - contact band director)
Interlochen Center For the Arts (Interlochen, MI) - Two summer percussion positions available
Vista Ridge High School (Leander, TX) - Asst Band Director, Percussion
Ethical Culture Fieldston School (New York, NY) - Music Teacher (Percussion)
Rockwood Summit HS / Rockwood South MS (Eureka, MO) - FT Percussion Director
Carroll Senior HS (Southlake, TX) - FT Percussion Director
Lafayette HS (St. Joseph, MO) - Percussion Director
Garden Spot HS (New Holland, PA) - Percussion Director
Raymore-Peculiar School District (Peculiar, MO) - Band Teacher (percussion experience required)
Iowa Colony High School (Alvin, TX) - Assistant Band Director/Percussion
Adrian High School (Adrian, MI) - Percussion Assistant Director
Owen Valley High School (Spencer, IN) - Fall/Winter Percussion Director
Eudora High School (Eudora, KS) - Percussion Director
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS FOR 2024-2025
Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ) - Graduate Assistantships in Percussion (3)
Includes tuition remission covering non-resident tuition, 50% reduction for in-state, along with a competitive stipend
Responsibilities are variable depending on the strengths of the applicant and departmental and school-wide needs
Please see this flyer for additional information | Contact: Dr. Michael Compitello
Arkansas State University (Jonesboro, AR) - Graduate Assistantships in Percussion
Includes an in-state tuition waiver and an annual compensation package of $15,776.40
Work responsibilities are variable depending on the strengths of the applicant and departmental needs. Likely assignments include drumline & percussion section instruction and oversight, assisting with instrument maintenance, and other departmental needs (i.e., ensemble auditions, helping with external events, etc.)
Contact: Dr. Brian Graiser
Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, FL) - GTA in Percussion
Includes tuition waiver with approximately $13,000/yr stipend, including an optional healthcare premium
Responsibilities are based on applicant’s strengths and departmental needs, but marching percussion experience is preferred
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Prof. Matthew Nichols
Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) - Associate Instructor (AI) GTA
Fully-funded fellowship with 100% tuition remission (both in- and out-of-state) and a minimum stipend of $15,500/year.
Work responsibilities (15 hrs/week) may include non major applied private lessons, instructing Percussion Methods, undergraduate section leading, first-year mentorship, and administrative duties. The position comes with a private, fully-stocked teaching studio.
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Prof. Joseph Gramley
Lee University (Cleveland, TN) - Graduate Assistantship
Includes full tuition coverage and a minimum $3,000 stipend
Requirements include participation in Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble. Other duties may apply based on departmental needs.
Contact: Dr. Andy Harnsberger
Oakland University (Rochester, MI) - GA in Percussion
Includes full tuition coverage (8 credits/semester) and a $8,000 stipend for MM students
Responsibilities include performing in top ensembles and 12 hrs/wk of assistance in candidate’s area of concentration, along with other SMTD duties as assigned
Contact: Dr. Justin Lamb
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (Weatherford, OK) - GA in Percussion
Eligible for tuition waiver each semester
Responsibilities include assisting faculty/staff in the classroom, teaching studio, and music department. Duties are assigned based on applicant strengths and departmental needs.
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online | Contact: Prof. Michael Barnes
Truman State University (Kirkville, MO) - GA in Studio Percussion, GA in Marching Percussion
Includes a full-tuition waiver (both in- & out-of-state) and a renewable $8,000/yr stipend
Studio Percussion responsibilities include performing/assisting with the TSU Wind Symphony, directing the Concert Perc. Ens. II, logistical assistance with Concert Perc. Ens. I, and more.
Marching Percussion responsibilities include instruction and music arranging for the Statesmen Marching Band Drumline and other leadership responsibilities within the marching band.
Please see this flyer for more information on Studio Percussion
Please see this flyer for more information on Marching Percussion
Contact: Dr. Michael Bump
University of Colorado (Boulder, CO) - GTA in Percussion
Includes a full tuition waiver and a $12,000 annual stipend for 10 hrs/week of work
Duties may include teaching lessons, coaching/playing in ensembles, logistics, librarian work, and assisting the percussion faculty - all meant to help with the TA’s growth and fulfill the College of Music’s needs
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Dr. Douglas Walter
University of Delaware (Newark, DE) - Graduate Percussion Group Fellowship (2 positions); GTA opening (1-2 positions)
GPG information: 100% tuition remission + $10,500/yr stipend. Primary duties include performing with the UD Graduate Percussion Group, secondary duties may also apply.
GTA information: 75% tuition remission + $10,500/yr stipend. Primary duties include assisting percussion faculty and the music department based on applicant’s strengths and departmental needs.
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Dr. Gene Koshinski / Dr. Tim Broscious
University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign, IL) - GTA in Percussion
Includes waivers for in- and out-of-state tuition and partial fees, and a stipend of appox. $10,000/yr.
Responsibilities include teaching Percussion Methods and non-major Applied Percussion lessons and managing percussion inventory. Additional duties may include coaching percussion ensembles or performing with the Illinois Modern Ensemble (as assigned).
Contact: Prof. William Moersch
University of Missouri (Columbia, MO) - 3 GTA Positions in Percussion
All GTA positions include a full-tuition waiver and varying levels of health coverage
GTA #1 - Research Assistantship in Mizzou New Music Ensemble - Includes an anticipated stipend of $17,300/yr for 20hr/week. Duties include performing with the NME in both on- and off-campus performances.
GTA #2-3 - GTA in Percussion, Concert - Includes an anticipated stipend of $8,650/yr for 10hr/week. Duties may include teaching non-major lessons and percussion techniques/methods class, maintaining inventory, and providing library and administrative support for the studio.
Please see the attached flyers above for more information | Contact: Dr. Megan Arns
University of North Carolina, Greensboro (Greensboro, NC) - GA in Percussion
Tuition waivers are available. Masters stipend starts at $6,000; Doctorate stipend starts at $10,500
Responsibilities will be assigned based on departmental needs and the strengths of the applicant
Please see this flyer for more information | Contact: Dr. Eric Willie
University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, CO) - GA Positions in Percussion (1 Full Time, 1 Half Time)
Full assistantship covers full tuition (up to 10 credits/semester), yearly stipend (11.5K for Masters, 13.1K for Doctorate), workload of 16 hrs/week
Half assistantship covers half tuition (up to 10 credits/semester), yearly stipend (5.7K for Masters, 6.5K for Doctorate), workload of 8 hrs/week
Responsibilities may include coaching percussion ensemble or large ensemble percussion sectionals, overseeing instrument maintenance/inventory, assisting with Percussion Techniques class, teaching non-major lessons, or other duties.
Contact: Dr. Tim Feerst
University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC) - GA in Percussion
Includes tuition supplements and a stipend of $8,000/yr.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate percussion students, assisting with percussion ensembles, teaching percussion methods, and assisting with the percussion library
Please see this flyer for additional information | Contact: Dr. Scott Herring
University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT) - GTA Assistantships in Percussion
Includes a full-time tuition waiver with a $20,000 annual stipend (20hrs/wk) and health coverage
Duties will be assigned based on the expertise and professional goals of applicants. Examples of duties include: Assist w/ percussion methods course / Assist w/ marching band & drumline (arranging opportunities included) / Applied lessons / Coaching/Conducting the percussion ensemble / Jazz area performance opportunities / World Music & General Studies teaching opportunities
Contact: Dr. Mike Sammons
Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI) - GTA Positions (including percussion)
Includes a tuition remission and a stipend of over $7,000, making for a compensation package of over $22,000 - positions are 0.5 (10 hrs/wk)
Areas of concentration may include aural skills, theory, athletic bands, and instrument control
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Dr. Marja Kerney
PERFORMANCE POSITIONS
Cleveland Orchestra - Assistant Principal Timpani/Section Percussion
Application due: 5/6/2024
Audition dates: 9/16-17/2024
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
U.S. Navy Fleet Bands - Percussion
Application due: 7/13/2024
Audition date: 7/20/2024 (Auditions to be held in NY at Fordham University)
Please download this flyer for additional information and instructions on how to apply
RWS Global (Queens, NY) - Drummer needed
Drummers invited to apply for the Rolling Stone Lounge Band on the Holland American cruise line. Typical contract length is 4-7 months.
Please visit this website for additional information and instructions on how to apply
Post Playhouse (Crawford, NE) - Drummer needed
Drummer needed for Summer Season - lodging provided
Please visit this website for additional information and instructions on how to apply
Kingdom Faire LLC (Huguenot, NY) - Percussion needed
Looking for percussionist to accompany 5 performances a day. Food & lodging provided.
Duration: May 25 - June 16
Please visit this website for additional information and instructions on how to apply
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (Orlando, FL) - Principal Percussion
Application deadline: 5/13/2024
Audition date: 6/3/2024
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply
Spokane Symphony (Spokane, WA) - Principal Timpani / Principal Percussion / Section Percussion (2 positions)
Application deadline for timpani audition: 4/9/2024
Timpani audition date: 4/16/2024
Application deadline for all percussion auditions: 4/8/2024
Percussion audition date: 4/15/2024
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply
Omaha Symphony (Omaha, NE) - Principal Percussion
Application deadline: 4/2/2024
Audition dates: 5/21-22/2024
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply
Hartford Symphony Orchestra (Hardford, CT) - Section Percussion
Application deadline: 3/25/2024
Audition dates: 4/1-2/2024
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply
San Francisco Symphony (S.F., CA) - Section Percussion & Asst. Principal Timpani/Section Percussion (2 positions)
Resume submission deadline: 2/16/2024
Preliminary round: 5/13-14/2024
Semi-Final and Final rounds: 6/24-25/2024
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply (as of yet not updated)
Los Angeles Philharmonic (L.A., CA) - Beckmen Resident Fellows Program - Percussion
Application deadline: 2/18/2024
Audition dates: 5/2-4/2024
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply
United States Army Field Band (Ft. Meade, MD) - Percussion/Drum Set
Audition material must be received by 3/4/2024
Final round to be held in person at Ft. Meade on 5/30-31/2024
Please visit their website for additional information and audition excerpts
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (Calgary, AB, Canada) - Principal Percussion
This is a national audition - only Canadian citizens will be considered for this position
Audition date: 2/17/2024
Please visit their website for audition information and repertoire
Colorado Music Festival (Lafayette, CO) - Section Percussion
Audition material must be received by 1/1/2024
Video auditions due on 2/1/2024
Please visit this link for additional information and instructions on how to apply
United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps (Fort Myer, VA) - Bass Drum
Audition material must be received by 1/17/2024
Audition dates: 3/13-14/2024
Please see this flyer for additional information and audition requirements/materials
Boston Symphony Orchestra (Boston, MA) - Section Percussion
Application deadline: 12/3/2023
Preliminary Audition: 2/12/2024
Semi- and Final Auditions: 2/13/2024
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online
National Arts Centre Orchestra (Ottawa, ON, Canada) - Principal Timpani
Application deadline: 11/19/2023
First round of auditions: 1/22/2024
Final round of auditions: 2/5/2024
This is an international audition - non-Canadian citizens are welcome to apply
Please visit their website for additional information and to submit an online application
United States Air Force Bands “Band of the West” - Drum Set
Application deadline: 11/27/2023
Audition date: 1/22/2024
Audition location: San Antonio, TX
Please see THIS FLYER and THIS DOCUMENT for additional information and instructions on how to apply
PERCUSSION INDUSTRY JOBS
Studio Instrument Rentals (Chicago, IL) - Drum & Percussion Technician
Drum Workshop, Inc. (Oxnard, CA) - Product Assembly
Conn-Selmer, Inc. (Monroe, NC) - Musser Machine Operator
Hal Leonard, LLC (Milwaukee, WI) - Drum and Percussion Customer Experience Specialist
Zildjian (Newport, ME & Norwell, MA) - Several positions available
Innovative Percussion, Ltd (Nashville, TN) - Warehouse positions available
Tapspace (Remote) - Assistant Audio Sample Editor
D’Addario (Farmington, NY) - Percussion Product Specialist
Steve Weiss Music (Willow Grove, PA) - Several positions available
ACCEPTED OFFERS/POSITIONS
University positions (starting 2024)
Austin Peay State University - Andrew Richardson
Eastern Michigan University - Will Alderman
High Point University - Louis Raymond-Kolker
Kansas Wesleyan University - Daniel Albertson
Lamar University - Reese Maultsby
Murray State University - Connor Viets
Texas A&M University - Francisco Perez
University of Kansas - Garrett Arney
University of Kentucky - Matt Geiger
University of Nebraska, Lincoln - Emily Salgado
University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley - Francis Favis
University Positions (starting 2023)
Kirkwood Community College - Ginny Armstrong
Lenoir-Rhyne University - Chris Mayhew
Murray State University - Connor Viets
Oakland University - Justin Lamb
Pima Community College - Trevor Barroero
Texas A&M University (Interarts position) - Lynn Vartan
University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley - Marco Guerra
Valley City State University - Taylor Long
Washington University of St. Louis - Ben Dicke
Winthrop University - Cory High
Orchestral Positions
Akron Symphony - Matt Dudack (interim)
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra - Alex Chao
Canton Symphony Orchestra - Shanie Klas
Detroit Opera - Andrew Nowak
Lincoln Symphony Orchestra - Ed Zaryky
Louisiana Philharmonic - Meagan Gillis
Midland Symphony - Michael Giunta
Monterey Symphony - Eric He
Peoria Symphony Orchestra - Jacob Routhier
Philadelphia Orchestra - Charlie Rosmarin
Royal Swedish Opera - Justin Doute
Sarasota Orchestra - Hanna Kim
Seattle Symphony - Eric Schweikert
Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra - Will Morgan
Toledo Symphony Orchestra - Peter Nichols
Toronto Symphony Orchestra - Nick Matthiesen
U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America - Johnny Barker
U.S. Navy Concert & Ceremonial Band - Dana Dominguez
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra - Zach Masri
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra - Justin Gingrich
