Assistantships for
Master’s Students Only
Approximately 40 graduate assistantships become available for master’s candidates each year. A list of anticipated assistantships appears below. Assistantship needs may change during the course of the year and, in some cases, more than one position vacancy may exist for one of the listings.
In addition to these assistantships some part-time positions in various areas may be available. Students may interview for assistantships/part-time positions outside of their major area.
Musicology/Composition/Theory
Aural Skills, Music History, MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music, Music Library, Music Technology, Music Theory, Nonmajor Offerings, Instrumental and Choral Arranging and World Music
Complete descriptions of Musicology/Composition/Theory assistantships.
Music Education
Class Piano, Cooperative School Band Assistant, Cooperative School General Music Assistant, Curriculum Lab, General Music Methods, High Brass Methods, Music Plus and University Band Activities
Complete descriptions of Music Education assistantships.
Music Performance
Flute, Trombone, Percussion, Violin (Graduate String Quartet), Viola (Graduate String Quartet), Voice, Choral Assistant, Studio Piano/Piano Accompanying, Orchestral Assistant and Jazz
Complete descriptions of Music Performance assistantships.
Music Office
Music Admissions Coordinator Assistant, Public Events Office, Trinity United Methodist Church Intern and Arts Experience
Complete descriptions of Music Office assistantships.
Assistantship Information
Stipend
Current first-year nine-month contracts provide stipend from $4,202 to $8,404. In addition, students receive a full fee waiver ($15,252) and an out-of-state tuition waiver ($10,962). Total value of assistantship ranges from $31,822 to $36,024.
Appointment: August 18, 2008
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in music, 3.0 GPA and unconditional admission to the Graduate College. To be considered for an assistantship, candidates must present a campus interview.
Information
The College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University is nationally known and respected for professional degrees in music performance, education, composition, ethnomusicology, history and theory. A fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, the College consists of 57 full-time faculty and over 120 graduate students. Our students enjoy working in one of the nation’s finest music facilities, the Moore Musical Arts Center. The College of Musical Arts houses the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music, devoted to the study and promotion of contemporary music and technology. The center builds on the internationally recognized activities of the College, presenting concerts, symposia, sponsoring research and collecting archival materials.
Location
Bowling Green State University is conveniently located 20 minutes south of Toledo, Ohio, on Interstate 75. Our region is served by the Toledo Express Airport, which is 30 minutes from campus. The campus is five hours east of Chicago, 90 minutes south of Detroit and two hours west of Cleveland.
Deadline
To be assured of consideration, candidates should complete the application and campus interview/audition by February 23, 2008. (Conducting applicants should apply before February 1, 2008)
For Application
Apply online or write to:
Coordinator of Graduate Studies
College of Musical Arts
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403-0290
or call (419) 372-2182
or send email to Sherri White requesting information regarding application procedures or available assistantships
or reserve an interview at the College of Musical Arts online.







