Graduate Assistantships
Learn more about the Graduate Assistantships offered by the Glauser School of Music
We offer graduate assistantships in applied music performance, conducting, ethnomusicology, music education, string quartet and theory. Appointments begin August of the academic year.
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Anticipated Openings
2022-23 ACADEMIC YEAR
Marching Band and Wind Conducting
Description: Successful candidates will serve as a member of the Band Staff including working closely with the Kent State Marching Golden Flashes and Flasher Brass Pep Band, assist with administrative responsibilities of the entire band program, perform in a large ensemble offered by the KSU Band program, assist band conducting faculty. Graduate students in wind conducting receive ample podium time with each of the four active wind bands on KSU campus.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Music and acceptance to Kent State University’s graduate program in the area of conducting, performance, or music education by start date. Marching band teaching and/or performing experience is required. Principal instrument in brass, woodwind, or percussion. Additional consideration will be given for previous public school teaching experience.
Performance - Strings
Description: Successful candidates will gain experience in performance through recruitment activities, assist faculty with ensemble logistics and program preparation, as well as performing chamber music and lesson instruction.
Qualifications: Instrumentalists in violin and cello with strong performance skills and teaching experience are preferred for AY 2022-2023.
Performance - Woodwinds and Brass
Description: Successful candidates will gain experience in performance through recruitment activities, assist faculty with ensemble logistics, instrument maintenance and program preparation, as well as performing chamber music and lesson instruction. Other duties will be assigned by the faculty supervisor as appropriate to the student’s instrument.
Qualifications: Instrumentalists in any area with strong performance skills and teaching experience are preferred.
Performance - Piano
Description: Successful candidates will gain experience in class piano teaching and collaborative playing with instrumentalists and singers.
Qualifications: Pianists with strong sight-reading skills and teaching experience are preferred.
Ethnomusicology
Description: Successful candidates will gain experience in classroom teaching, assist faculty with ensemble logistics, instrument maintenance and program preparation, as well as cataloging and research methodology.
Qualifications: Applicants with strong teaching experience and/or performance skills are preferred.
Music Education (Ph.D.-only)
Description: Successful candidates will assist and teach classes within the music education curriculum, work with faculty on research projects, oversee field experiences, and provide other support to the Music Education division as assigned by the faculty.
Qualifications: Applicants with strong teaching experience in K-12 schools with any area of music teaching focus.
Music Theory and Composition
Description: Successful candidates will gain experience in teaching the freshman core theory classes, tutoring, as well as assisting faculty in other undergraduate theory/composition teaching duties.
Qualifications: Strong keyboard skills and classroom teaching and/or theory tutoring experience preferred.
STIPEND, TUITION WAIVER AND APPOINTMENT DETAILS
Stipend
- All graduate assistantships (Master’s and Ph.D.) carry a stipend.
- Ranges: $7,500-$10,000, depending on workload and degree level.
Tuition Waiver
- Master’s Students: 9 credits per semester
- Ph.D. Students: 9 credits per semester
Appointment
- Graduate assistantship duties are assigned as appropriate for the student’s area of study or expertise.
- Workload: All assistantships are full-time, requiring 20 hours of work per week.
TO BE CONSIDERED
Indicate your Graduate Assistantship interest on the Graduate Studies Application.
Performance or Conducting Applicants
1. Click here to sign-up for an audition.
2. Audition Options
- Virtual Audition
- Select "I wish to submit a recorded audition."
- Follow the instructions for completing your recorded audition, making sure to follow the repertoire requirements for your performance medium (voice/instrument).
- In-person (preferred):
- Select from the dates listed.
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- Select "I am unable to attend a date listed above but wish to do an in-person audition. I will contact the School to set-up a separate date."
Click here to review your audition requirements.
Ethnomusicology, Music Education, Theory and Composition
Please arrange for an interview with faculty in your area of study.
- Ethnomusicology: Dr. Andrew Shahriari, ashahria@kent.edu
- Music Education (Ph.D.): Dr. Jay Dorfman, jdorfma2@kent.edu
- Theory (M.A.), Composition (M.A.) and Theory-Composition (Ph.D.):
- Dr. Adam Roberts (Composition), arober86@kent.edu
- Dr. H. Gerrey Noh (Theory), hnoh@kent.edu
Priority Assistantship Consideration | March 1
For full consideration, application materials must be received and the audition/interview completed by March 1. However, we encourage students to complete their application and audition as early as possible.
Questions? Contact
Andrew Shahriari
Coordinator of Graduate Studies
ashahria@kent.edu | 330-672-2830
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Anticipated Openings
2022-23 ACADEMIC YEAR
Marching Band and Wind Conducting
Description: Successful candidates will serve as a member of the Band Staff including working closely with the Kent State Marching Golden Flashes and Flasher Brass Pep Band, assist with administrative responsibilities of the entire band program, perform in a large ensemble offered by the KSU Band program, assist band conducting faculty. Graduate students in wind conducting receive ample podium time with each of the four active wind bands on KSU campus.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Music and acceptance to Kent State University’s graduate program in the area of conducting, performance, or music education by start date. Marching band teaching and/or performing experience is required. Principal instrument in brass, woodwind, or percussion. Additional consideration will be given for previous public school teaching experience.
Performance - Strings
Description: Successful candidates will gain experience in performance through recruitment activities, assist faculty with ensemble logistics and program preparation, as well as performing chamber music and lesson instruction.
Qualifications: Instrumentalists in violin and cello with strong performance skills and teaching experience are preferred for AY 2022-2023.
Performance - Woodwinds and Brass
Description: Successful candidates will gain experience in performance through recruitment activities, assist faculty with ensemble logistics, instrument maintenance and program preparation, as well as performing chamber music and lesson instruction. Other duties will be assigned by the faculty supervisor as appropriate to the student’s instrument.
Qualifications: Instrumentalists in any area with strong performance skills and teaching experience are preferred.
Performance - Piano
Description: Successful candidates will gain experience in class piano teaching and collaborative playing with instrumentalists and singers.
Qualifications: Pianists with strong sight-reading skills and teaching experience are preferred.
Ethnomusicology
Description: Successful candidates will gain experience in classroom teaching, assist faculty with ensemble logistics, instrument maintenance and program preparation, as well as cataloging and research methodology.
Qualifications: Applicants with strong teaching experience and/or performance skills are preferred.
Music Education (Ph.D.-only)
Description: Successful candidates will assist and teach classes within the music education curriculum, work with faculty on research projects, oversee field experiences, and provide other support to the Music Education division as assigned by the faculty.
Qualifications: Applicants with strong teaching experience in K-12 schools with any area of music teaching focus.
Music Theory and Composition
Description: Successful candidates will gain experience in teaching the freshman core theory classes, tutoring, as well as assisting faculty in other undergraduate theory/composition teaching duties.
Qualifications: Strong keyboard skills and classroom teaching and/or theory tutoring experience preferred.