High School

TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS FOR 2021–2022

Woodwinds & Percussion

ABOUT

The University of Delaware School of Music is now accepting applications for Graduate Marching Band Assistantship for Percussion for Fall 2021. Duties include: assisting the directors with all teaching and administrative aspects of the Fightin’ Blue Hen Marching Band, Basketball Pep Band, and Symphonic Band. Additional responsibilities such as music arranging and show design are contingent upon the applicant’s qualifications.

The 300-member University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hen Marching Band focuses on being a visually innovative musical performance ensemble. Our halftime productions are corps-style, incorporating contemporary show design, as well as entertainment value.

Assistantship

Recipients of the Marching Band Assistantship will receive a stipend of $21,000 over nine months plus 100% tuition assistance. Assistantships may be renewed for a second year upon faculty approval. Appointments for the Marching Band Assistantship begin on August 11, 2020, and are contingent upon admission to the University and acceptance of contract.

Master of Music

The University of Delaware offers a Master of Music degree, with concentrations in Performance, Teaching (directed toward music educators), Conducting (Wind Band, Orchestra, and Choral), and Composition.

Application Procedure

To be considered for graduate funding, application for admission to the University of Delaware must be submitted online by January 15, 2021. The application will require submission of a prerecorded music audition video based on audition requirements. Please be sure that one of your letters of recommendation is from an undergraduate college marching band director, in addition to one academic professor. Applicants under consideration for the assistantship will be contacted for an interview with Professors Heidi Sarver or Jim Ancona.