TCB Robert Musser Conducting Fellowship Program

ROBERT MUSSER CONDUCTING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM DETAILS

Tacoma Concert Band is pleased to announce the 3rd annual “Robert Musser Conducting Fellowship”. This award will be granted to an emerging band director who exhibits the skills and potential to become a strong musical leader in our community.

OPPORTUNITIES
The recipient of the Robert Musser Conducting Fellowship will receive the following:

Instruction: One academic year mentorship from the Tacoma Concert Band conductor. These sessions will address areas such as:
a) music selection
b) score study
c) rehearsal techniques
d) conducting

Resources: In addition to receiving mentorship from the conductor, the recipient will be encouraged to utilize members of the Tacoma Concert Band as resources. Possible areas could be: grade level specific music selection, “teaching tips”, or classroom instrument clinics.

Performance: The recipient will have the opportunity to rehearse and conduct the Tacoma Concert Band in performance.

Stipend: The recipient will be eligible to receive $1,500 for professional development

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please consider submitting an application.

‍Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2023.

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REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must:
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1) Be an active director from Western Washington in their 1st through 10th year of teaching secondary band (Middle, Jr., or Senior High School) at the time of application.

2) Schedule sessions with the Tacoma Concert Band conductor at mutually convenient times.
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3) Attend Wednesday night Tacoma Concert Band rehearsals. (To be arranged with the Tacoma Concert Band conductor).
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Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2023.

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PREVIOUS FELLOWSHIP WINNERS

Tristan Roush: 2021-2022
Matt Wasson: 2022-2023

UPCOMING CONCERTS

JUNE 18th, 2:00pm

WE'RE SETTING SAIL FOR OUR EUROPEAN TOUR WITH A BON VOYAGE CONCERT!

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming European tour, with performances scheduled across the UK and a final stop in Dublin, Ireland. But before we embark on this exciting journey, we're hosting a special BON VOYAGE concert at the University of Puget Sound's Schneebeck Concert Hall on Sunday afternoon, June 18th.

Under the careful baton of TCB's Conductor and Artistic Director, Maestro Gerard Morris, the program will feature a selection of pieces from our tour repertoire, giving our beloved community a sneak peek of the melodies that will soon be echoing in concert halls and castles across Europe.The Bon Voyage concert is a celebration of American music and our community, and we invite everyone to join us for this special event. The best part? ADMISSION IS FREE! This is our way of saying thank you for your unwavering support and sharing our excitement for the journey ahead.

WHO: The Tacoma Concert Band
WHAT: "BON VOYAGE CONCERT"
WHEN: Sunday afternoon, June 18th, 2:00 PM
WHERE: Schneebeck Concert Hall, University of Puget Sound
TICKETS: FREE ADMISSION!
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2023-2024 Season
Single Tickets on sale SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

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