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Graduate Assistantships with the LSU Bands
The LSU Band Department currently offers four graduate assistantships.
Our Graduate Assistants are involved in all facets of the Department's daily
operations from concert ensembles to athletic bands. Additional responsibilities
are coordinated with the qualifications of the applicant. We anticipate
two openings for 2007-2008. Additional information can be obtained by searching
"Admissions
Info" and "Degree Programs."
Qualifications: Bachelor or Master of Music Degree or equivalent.
Prospective students must pursue either the Master of Music or Doctoral
of Musical Arts in Wind (Instrumental) Conducting.
Stipend: Financial packages vary and include a waiver of tuition.
Master's candidates range up to $10,000 per year. Doctoral candidates range
up to $14,500 per year. Additional performance scholarships are available
from the Band Department as well.
Appointment Date: Beginning of August
To Apply: Go online and complete the LSU and School of Music Graduate
Applications. (Admissions
Info" and "Degree Programs.) After you have officially applied,
send (1) a letter of intent, (2) a DVD or video tape of both concert and
rehearsal conducting (20-30 minutes maximum), and (3) three letters of recommendation
to:
Frank B. Wickes
Director of Bands
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-2384
For more information, email Frank Wickes
Deadline: All materials should be submitted by March 31, 2007. Earlier
appliactions are encouraged. Successful candidates will be invited to a
live on-campus audition/interview.
LSU Band Faculty
Frank Wickes, Director of
Bands
Dr. Linda Moorhouse,
Associate Director of Bands
Roy King, Assistant Director
of Bands
In the College of Music and Dramatic Arts, the LSU School of Music serves
approximately 475 music majors with over 75 full and part time faculty and
staff.
School of Music Applied Wind and Percussion Faculty
Dr.
Katherine Kemler, Flute
James
Ryon, Oboe
Gabriel
Beavers, Bassoon
Dr.
Justin O'Dell, Clarinet
Dr.
Griffin Campbell, Saxophone
James
West, Trumpet
Brian
Shaw, Trumpet
Seth
Orgel, French Horn
Jeannie
Little, Trombone
Dr.
Joseph Skillen, Euphonium and Tuba
Dr.
Brett Dietz, Percussion
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