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Last Update: 12/8/2025

UNIVERSITY POSITIONS 2026-2027

University of Texas, Permian Basin (Odessa, TX) - Assistant Professor of Music & Director of Percussion
Job posted: 12/1/25
Responsibilities include overseeing the percussion program, which includes teaching applied lessons, percussion ensemble, percussion methods, drumline, and other classes/duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in Music; evidence of experience and success in teaching percussion programs (ideally at the higher education level)
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL) - Director of Percussion Studies
Job posted: 11/25
This is a 1-year position.
Responsibilities include teaching percussion applied lessons, percussion ensemble, drumline (Athletic Band), and music education coursework at the undergrad level.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in music performance or education (doctorate preferred); at least three years of teaching experience at the collegiate level
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

Concordia College (Moorhead, MN) - Assistant Professor of Percussion
Job posted: 11/4/25
Screening of applicants begins: 12/8/25
Responsibilities include leading the percussion studio (with both majors and non-majors at the graduate and undergraduate level), involving teaching lessons, percussion techniques, jazz and commercial drum set, coaching percussion chamber music, conducting marimba choir and percussion ensemble, and overseeing the Concordia Drumline
Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in percussion performance; at least three years of university teaching; a national/international reputation as a percussion
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg (Middletown, PA) - Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Music, Instrumental
Job posted: 10/29/25
Review of applicants begins immediately
Responsibilities include directing non-major instrumental ensembles, including concert band, pep band, orchestra, jazz band, or other options such as marching band and/or percussion ensemble
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree (for Lecturer rank), terminal degree (for Asst Professor rank); experience with ensemble direction and teaching general education music courses
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, MO) - Associate Director of Bands/Assistant Professor of Percussion
Job posted: 10/22/25
For full consideration, submit materials by 12/1/25
Responsibilities include conducting the Northwest Symphonic Band and/or Concert Band, co-directing the Athletic Bands, and oversee the percussion studio (including lessons, percussion ensemble, and percussion methods)
Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree required; demonstrated success as a conductor, teacher, and applied instructor
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA) - Lecturer in Percussion
Job posted: 10/20/25
Review of applicants begins 12/1/25
Responsibilities include teaching applied percussion, percussion ensemble, percussion techniques and/or literature
Minimum Qualifications: Masters in the field; evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level; ability to teach drum set and coach & arrange for marching percussion is preferred
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

University of Wisconsin, Platteville (Platteville, WI) - Assistant Professor of Music (Music Theory Coordinator & Instrumental Studio)
Job posted: 9/29/25
For full consideration, applications should be submitted by 10/29/25
Responsibilities include coordinating the music theory and aural skills sequence, teach Theory III-IV, Aural Skills III-IV, and Theory V (Post-Tonal/Advanced Theory) and teaching applied lessons on a primary instrument (percussionists encouraged to apply)
Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree in Music Performance or Theory; demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate music theory and aural skills, with proficiency in solfege
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

Drake University (Des Moines, IA) - Assistant Director of Bands/Assistant Professor of Percussion or Winds
Job posted: 9/10/25
Review of applicants begins 10/20/25
Responsibilities include directing the Drake University Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Bulldog Brass Pep Band and teaching the applied studio of your primary instrument (percussion applicants are encouraged to apply).
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree (applicants who have not completed DMA program will be considered); college teaching experience, along with scholarship in your field/discipline
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

Southeast Missouri State Universty (Cape Girardeau, MO) - Instructor-Music-Jazz and Commercial Percussion
Job posted: 9/10/25
Review of applicants begins 10/10/25
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate applied drum set lessons, teaching in jazz and commercial music areas (including jazz band, combo, commercial ensembles, etc.), and other teaching duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in music/teaching; experience as a jazz/commercial drum set performer/recording artist; demonstrated experience teaching music and with music technology
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

University of Missouri-Kansas City (Kansas City, MO) - Assistant Professor of Percussion
Job posted: 8/19/25
Review of applicants begins: 10/1/25
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate applied percussion, percussion ensemble, percussion coursework as needed, oversight of UMKC Percussion Inventory, and other duties as needed
Minimum Qualifications: DMA in Percussion; evidence of successful teaching experience, preferably at the University level; professional experience as a performer at the national/international level
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online


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UNIVERSITY POSITIONS 2025-2026

University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA) - Assistant in Band
Job posted: 12/4/25
Job closing date: 12/8/25
Responsibilities include assisting with drumline, moving instruments, playing/assisting with band rehearsals and performances
Minimum Qualifications: Experience in playing percussion
Please visit their website for instructions on how to apply

 

Ocean County College (Toms River, NJ) - Adjunct Assistant Professor-Applied Jazz Percussion
Job posted: 12/1/25
Closing date: 12/15/25
Job posting does not list any specific job requirements for the position
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred) with prior experience teaching at the high school or college level
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

East Texas Baptist University (Marshall, TX) - Adjunct Instructor of Percussion
Job posted: 11/12/25
Review of applicants begins immediately - position to begin January 2026
Responsibilities include teaching applied percussion, percussion ensemble, and potentially direction of the drumline and teaching percussion methods
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree (terminal degree preferred); a history of successful teaching
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

University of San Diego (San Diego, CA) - Pep Band Director
Job posted: 10/28/25
Position is open until filled - review of candidates begins immediately
This is a PT position that requires all instruction, management, and performance aspects of the Pep Band. A candidate familiar with drum line instruction and the ability to integrate percussion effectively into performances is strongly preferred.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Music; experience leading a band or similar ensemble, preferably at the collegiate or high school level
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

Terra State Community College (Fremont, OH) - Adjunct Faculty-Percussion
Job posting or deadline unknown
Responsibilities include teaching drums and percussion to students at all levels, in the orchestral, jazz, pop/rock, and marching styles
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in Music (preferred); 2 years of teaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

Wofford College (Spartanburg, SC) - Adjunct Instructor in Music
Job posted: 10/3/25
***This is a pool posting, so it does not indicate specific job responsibilities. However, the posting does indicate a current need for a percussion instructor***
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in music; demonstrated excellence as a performer and teacher
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online


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GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS FOR 2026-2027

Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant, MI) - Half-time GA position - POSITION STARTS SPRING ‘26
Position includes a partial tuition scholarship and an additional stipend. It incurs a weekly 10/hr work duty requirement.
This is not a percussion-specific position, but the applicant will be assigned percussion duties if they are a percussionist
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Dr. Marco Schirripa

 

Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (Cincinnati, OH) - GA in Percussion (Athletic Bands)
Responsibilites include working closely with Alex Beltran (Athletic Band Percussion Director), primarily with the front ensemble in the fall semester and with the Bearcat Bands Percussion Ensemble and Marching Percussion Techniques class in the spring.
Contact: Dr. Adam Groh

 

East Texas A&M University (Commerce, TX) - GA in Percussion (2 positions open)
Positions include a tuition remission of 6 hrs/semester, out-of-state tuition waiver, access to health insurance, and a yearly stipend of $8,000 (for 2 years)
Responsibilities will be split between the two open positions, and may include assisting with the Drumline/Front Ensemble, Percussion Ensembles I & II, Percussion Methods I & II, teaching undergraduate non-major lessons, equipment/inventory maintenance, and Keyboard and Snare Drum technique class
Please see this flyer for additional information | Contact: Dr. Brian Zator (Percussion Coordinator)

 

Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) - Associate Instructor in Percussion (at least one position)
This position’s confirmation is contingent upon funding by both the Jacobs unit at the University and the State budget
Position includes a full scholarship, full tuition remission, fee remission, health insurance, and an approximate $17,000 yearly stipend
Duties include a maximum of 15 hrs/week assisting the department in various responsibilities, which may include teaching private non-major applied lessons, teaching Percussion education methods courses, assisting with composition department requests, or assisting the faculty with administrative and logistical duties.
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Prof. John Tafoya, Interim Chair

 

Lee University (Cleveland, TN) - GA in Percussion
Position includes full tuition waiver and at least $3,000 in stipend
Responsibilities include performing in the Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble
Contact: Dr. Andy Harnsberger

 

North Dakota State University (Fargo, ND) - GA in Percussion
Position includes a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend of at least $9,000
Duties and responsibilities will be determined by the applicant’s strengths and the needs of the school/percussion studio
Contact: Dr. Mark DeMull

 

Oakland University (Rochester, MI) - GA in Music (Performance Outreach)
Program requires 20hr/week and covers tuition (32 credits) along with a $10,952 yearly stipend
Duties include working with Accent Pontiac (an El Sistema-inspired youth education program), organizing performances in the community, and coordinating/developing other community-engaged work
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Dr. Justin Lamb

 

Oklahoma City University (OKC, OK) - Graduate Performance Assistantship in Percussion
Position includes a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend
Responsibilities include performing with the percussion ensemble and large ensembles, along with coaching/conducting opportunities for the percussion ensemble
Please see this flyer for additional information | Contact: Dr. Tommy Dobbs

 

Shenandoah University (Winchester, VA) - GA positions (percussionists encouraged to apply)
The Shenandoah Conservatory has half and full assistantships available for MM and DMA students. They are not percussion-specific, but can include assigned duties such as teaching percussion lessons, coaching percussion ensemble, equipment maintenance, and other percussion-related responsibilities.
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Dr. Karlyn Viña

 

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (Weatherford, OK) - GA in Percussion (2) - POSITION AVAILABLE IN SPRING ‘26
Position includes eligibility for a tuition waiver and a stipend
Responsibilities will be assigned based on applicant strengths and on the needs of the percussion studio and music department
Please visit this website for more information and to apply online | Contact: Prof. Michael Barnes

 

Truman State University (Kirksville, MO) - GAs in Percussion (2)
Positions include a full-tuition waiver
Studio Percussion GA ($8,000 annual stipend): Responsibilities include performing with the Wind Symphony, directing Percussion Ensemble II, logistics assistance with PE I, additional ensemble performance, applied instruction, and maintenance/organization
Marching Percussion GA ($10,000 annual stipend): Responsibilities include instruction and arranging for the Statesmen Marching Band Drumline, along with other duties as assigned by the Director of Bands and Professor of Percussion
Please see these flyers for additional information: Studio Percussion / Marching Percussion | Contact: Dr. Michael Bump

 

University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) - GTA positions (2)
Percussion Studio GTA: Responsibilities include teaching applied lessons to non-majors, Percussion Methods, and assisting with instrument/gear maintenance
Band Area GTA: Responsibilities include working with the Million Dollar Marching Band, assisting with Honor Band events, supporting pep bands, and additional duties within the Band Area.
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Dr. Andrew Lynge

 

University of Delaware (Newark, DE) - GA Percussion positions (2)
Position comes with a generous tuition remission and a competitive stipend
Both positions are fellowship positions awarded for performing and co-directing the UD Graduate Percussion Group. Coached and mentored by the faculty ensemble in residence (Quey Percussion Duo), the GPG is actively engaged in artistic creativity on a daily basis through rehearsing, performing, and administration of a self-sustaining ensemble that straddles the line between collegiate and professional performing experiences.
The GPG presents regular programs throughout the year in addition to numerous projects related to audio recording, video production, outreach, recruiting, competitions, and composer-performer experiences. GPG members also often perform side-by-side with guest and faculty artists. Each student assumes administrative roles to guarantee the success of the ensemble such as scheduling, programming, recruiting, outreach, marketing and promotion, and social media management.
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Dr. Gene Koshinski and Prof. Tim Broscious

 

University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Winston-Salem, NC) - GA in Percussion
Position includes a 10/hr weekly work requirement in exchange for a stipend. Students are also eligible for additional scholarships.
Responsibilities including assisting in the percussion studio within the strengths of the applicant and the needs of the department.
Contact: Dr. Ksenija Komljenovic

 

University of South Florida (Tampa, FL) - GA in Percussion (2)
Positions include a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend
Percussion Studio GA: Responsibilities include assisting with Percussion Techniques course, teaching private applied lessons, and coaching percussion ensembles
Band Area GA: Responsibilities include assisting with instruction for the Herd of Thunder Drumline, arranging for the drumline as needed, and supporting additional Band Area activities and ensembles
Contact: Dr. Kevin von Kampen

 

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Champaign, IL) - GA positions (2)
Position includes a full tuition waiver, health insurance, a tuition waiver for summer classes, and a $10,000/year stipend
Responsibilities will be determined based on the strengths of the applicant and the needs of the department and music area
Contact: Dr. Josh Graham

 

University of Massachusetts Amherst (Amherst, MA) - TA in Marching Percussion
This is a 10 hr/week position that comes with a full tuition waiver and a stipend of $13,934 over the 38-week school year. The applicant must be pursuing a Masters degree to hold this position.
Responsibilities include working primarily with the UMass Front Ensemble and Drumline. Other opportunities include working with the Marimba Bands/Ensembles.
Contact: Mr. Jarod Sullivan

 

University of Memphis (Memphis, TN) - GA position (at least 1)
Position includes a tuition waiver and an annual stipend of up to $9,000
Responsibilities will be assigned based on applicant strengths and the needs of the percussion department/music school
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Dr. Bill Shaltis

 

University of Missouri (Columbia, MO) - TA positions in Percussion (3 available)
Percussion Studio TA (1 available): Duties include teaching non-majors, teaching the percussion techniques/methods class, maintaining the instrument inventory, serving as the percussion solo/ensemble librarian, and administrative support for the percussion studio
New Music Ensemble TA (2 available): Duties include New Music Ensemble rehearsals, performances on and off campus, performing at the Mizzou International Composers Festival, along with other duties in the percussion studio
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Dr. Megan Arns

 

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV) - Doctoral GA in Percussion
This position covers 9 credits of coursework per semester and includes an out-of-state fee waiver and a $21,000 yearly stipend. Additional financial packages may also be available to qualified applicants.
Responsibilities include teaching private percussion lessons, directing percussion ensemble, and performing with faculty and students in a variety of professional engagements, including opportunities on the Las Vegas Strip. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Dr. Kyle Bissantz

 

University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, CO) - GA in Percussion
This position is a half-time assistantship, covering half tuition up to 10 credits per semester at 8 hr/week. The Masters level annual stipend is $5,739 for 2 years and the Doctorate level annual stipend is $6,555 for 3 years. Video auditions are welcome (must also schedule a virtual interview).
Responsibilities vary depending on the strength of the applicant & needs of the studio. They may include Percussion Ensemble coaching, running sectionals, overseeing instrument maintenance & inventory, and assisting with Percussion Techniques class, among others.
Free Application Days: December 1, February 1, April 1 | Audition Days: January 24 (virtual), February 14, March 7
Contact: Dr. Tim Feerst

 

University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley (Edinburg, TX) - GA in Percussion (Drumline)
This position is a full-time (.5) appointment, includes benefits, and has a $11,500 annual stipend
Responsibilities include assisting with the athletic bands percussion sections (instruction, maintenance, composition, etc.), along with other percussion studio needs as assigned
Contact: Dr. Francis Favis

 

University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT) - GA in Percussion
This position covers 20 hrs/week and includes a full tuition waiver and a $20,000 annual stipend.
Responsibilities will be assigned based on the expertise and professional goals of the applicant. Example duties include assisting with the Marching Band/Drumline (including arranging opportunities), the Percussion Methods course, private applied teaching, and coaching/conducting the Utah Percussion Ensemble
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Dr. Mike Sammons

 

Valdosta State University (Valdosta, GA) - GA in Percussion
This position includes an $8,000 annual stipend
Responsibilities include instructing the Blazin’ Brigade Drumline (battery and front ensemble) during the Fall semester, teaching undergraduate lessons for both majors and non-majors, and performing in the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, VSU Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Steel Band
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Dr. Ryan M. Smith

 

West Chester University (West Chester, PA) - GA in Percussion
This position covers the cost of full tuition (including an out-of-state waiver) for up to four semesters and a yearly $7,500 stipend with a weekly workload of approximately 15 hours
Responsibiltiies include assisting the percussion studio within the strengths of the applicant and the needs of the department.
Please visit their website for additional information | Contact: Dr. Ralph Sorrentino


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PERFORMANCE POSITIONS

United States Marine Corps - Percussion
Application deadline: 9/30/26
Please see this flyer for a QR code to receive more information

 

United States Air Force Regional Bands - Percussion
Application deadline: 1/14/26
Audition date: 4/3/26 at Travis AFB (CA)
Please see this flyer for additional information and a QR code for audition details

 

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (Charlotte, NC) - Principal Timpani
Application deadline: 1/11/26
Audition dates: 2/8-10/26
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply

 

Pacific Symphony (Irvine, CA) - Principal Timpani
Application deadline: 3/9/26
Live audition dates: 3/24-25/26
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

United States Navy Fleet Bands - Percussion
Video and Application due: 1/4/26
Audition Date: 2/26/26
Auditions to be held in Millington, TN
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

NETworks Presentations, LLC - Beetlejuice Bus & Truck National Tour (Drums)
Applicants should be comfortable playing big band/swing, rock, “standard” Broadway, hip-hop, pop, Latin, with a strong classical background.
Performance dates are 2/9/26 through 8/9/26
Please visit this website for additional information and instructions on how to apply

 

theatreMAMA (NY, NY) - Drumline performers needed
Drumline performers needed for a special pop-up performance this holiday season
Applications are being collected immediately; first rehearsal is 11/20/25
Please visit this website for additional information and instructions on how to apply

 

National Repertory Orchestra (Breckenridge, CO) - Timpani & Percussion Fellowships
Final deadline for submitting applications: 1/25/26
Summer Festival Dates: 6/20 - 8/8 (arrival on 6/14 and departure on 8/9)
Please visit their website for audition information and instruction on how to apply

 

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (Indianapolis, IN) - Principal Percussion
Application deadline: 5/7/26
Audition dates: 6/14-16/26
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA) - Principal Percussion
This position is only open to applicants eligible to work in Canada
Application deadline: 12/1/25
Audition date: 12/15/25
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply

 

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Pittsburgh, PA) - Principal Percussion
Application deadline: 11/10/25
Preliminary auditions: January 12, 13, 19, and 20, 2025
Semi-final and Final auditions: 2/16-17/25
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply

 

U.S. Army West Point Band (West Point, NY) - Rudimental Drummer in “The Hellcats”
Preliminary recordings due: 10/6/25
Live audition: 1/26/26
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

U.S. Army Field Band - Drum Set (Jazz Ambassadors)
Preliminary recording deadline: 10/1/25
Audition date: 12/11/25
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply

 

Utah Symphony (Salt Lake City, UT) - Principal Timpani
Application deadline: 9/29/25
Audition dates: 11/9-10/25
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply

 

Bloomington Symphony (Bloomington, MN) - Principal Percussion/Assoc. Principal Timpani
Video submission deadline: 8/11/25 (live auditions on 8/26/25) | 11/24/25 (live auditions on 12/8/25)
THIS IS A VOLUNTEER ORCHESTRA - MEMBERS ARE NOT PAID
Please visit their website for audition information and instructions on how to apply

 

San Francisco Symphony - Assistant Principal Timpani & Section Percussion
Application deadline: 5/23/2025
Preliminary, Semi-Final, and Final Rounds - 9/21-23/2025
Please visit their website for additional information and to apply online

 

West Point Band - Timpani/Percussion
Preliminary recordings deadline: 7/7/2025
Live audition date: 10/27/2025
Please visit their website for additional information and instructions on how to apply


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ACCEPTED OFFERS/POSITIONS

University positions

Appalachian State University - Logan Newhouse
California State University-Fullerton - Kenneth McGrath
Cameron University - Cy Miessler
Central Connecticut State University - Mark Stein
Eastern Michigan University - Paige Madden
Elon University - Dan Hartung
Florida International University - Colin Williams
Jacksonville State University - Lauren Teel
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Josh Frans
Missouri State University - Yun-ju Pan
North Dakota State University - Mark DeMull
Northwestern State University - Andrew Blair
Pittsburg State University - Michael Giunta
Saginaw Valley State University - Paige Madden
Southeastern Louisiana University - Tyler Whitehead
Southeastern Oklahoma State University - Jamie Vilseck
Tarleton State University - Emilio De Leon
Temple College - Nathan Siegel
Texas Tech University - Benjamin Holmes
University of Arkansas, Monticello - Kylan Bigby
University of Central Missouri - Lorena Navarro
University of Cincinnati - Alex Beltran
University of Colorado - Mike Tetreault & Carl Dixon
University of Miami - Leonardo Soto, Pablo Rieppi
University of Oklahoma - Cory Doran
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga - Ethan McDaniel
University of Texas, Permian Basin - Shane Roderick
Virginia State University - Ethan Strickland
Western Carolina University - Amy Xin Yin


K-12 Teaching Positions

North Lamar ISD - Aidan McCarty
Tomball High School - Christopher Rosas

Orchestral Positions

Akron Symphony Orchestra - Adriana Harrison (Principal Percussion)
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Lucas Vogelman (Section Percussion)
Albany Symphony - Jackson Riffle (Principal Percussion)
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra - Robert Lenau (Section Percussion)
Austin Symphony - Liam McManus (Section Percussion)
Baton Rouge Symphony - William Kim (Principal Timpani) / Jordan Fajardo-Bird (Section Percussion)
Battle Creek Symphony - Collin Boltz (Principal Percussion) / Tau McLoughlin (Section Percussion) / Fabián Correra (Section Percussion)
Canton Symphony Orchestra - Hunter Wirt (Section Percussion)
Central Texas Philharmonic - Connor Ainsworth / Seth Bagwell (Section Percussion)
Colorado Ballet Orchestra - Dominic Grande (Section Percussion)
Colorado Symphony - Mingyu Son (Principal Timpani)
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra - Hamza Able (Principal Timpani)
DeKalb Symphony - Jackson Riffle (Principal Timpani)
Erie Philharmonic Orchestra - Sebastião Sheldrick (Section Percussion)
Florida Orchestra - Hamza Able (Principal Timpani)
Greenville Symphony Orchestra - James Leonard
Helena Symphony - Jake Henneford (Section Percussion)
Los Angeles Philharmonic - Wesley Sumpter (Asst. Principal Percussion) / Andres Pichardo Rosenthal (Section Percussion)
Midland Symphony Orchestra - Dylan Brule (Principal Timpani)
National Arts Centre Orchestra - Paul Philbert (Principal Timpani)
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra - Luca Esposito (Principal Percussion)
New Mexico Philharmonic - Tyler Brown (Principal Timpani)
New York City Ballet Orchestra - Tarun Bellur (Principal Percussion) / Ben Cornavaca (Section Percussion)
Oklahoma City Philharmonic - Connor Stevens (Section Percussion)
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra - Sean Van Winkle (Principal Percussion)
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - Caleb Breidenbaugh (Principal Percussion)
San Diego Symphony - Matthew West (Section Percussion)
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra - Nate Mears (Principal Percussion)
Stockton Symphony - Tyler Stell (Principal Timpani)
U.S. Air Force Band of the West - Wyatt Hatch
U.S. Navy Band - Alex Mendoza
Victoria Symphony - Jonas Koh (Principal Timpani)

Other Performance Positions

Book of Mormon National Tour - MacKenna Tolfa

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UNIVERSITY JOBS

Jobs starting 2024

Arkansas Tech University - Cory Fica
Auburn University - Aaron Locklear
Austin Peay State University - Andrew Richardson
Barry University - Robert Chapman
Campbellsville University - Adam Hopper
Catawba College - Justin Johnson
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music - Adam Groh
East Tennessee State University - Christian Swafford
Eastern Michigan University - Will Alderman
Eastern New Mexico University - Peter Grubisich
Fort Hayes State University - Luke Helker
Harding University - Keith Hammer
Hastings College - Matt Rush
High Point University - Louis Raymond-Kolker
Indiana University - Andy Miller
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Chad Heiny
Jacksonville State University - Bryan Wysocki
Kansas Wesleyan University - Daniel Albertson
Lamar University - Reese Maultsby
Lebanon Valley College - Sam Carullo
Livingstone College - Justin Johnson
Minot State University - Mariah Taller
Missouri Southern State University - Jackson Milzarek
Murray State University - Connor Viets
New Mexico State University - Jeff Ausdemore
Northwest Missouri State University - Shelby Shelton
Peabody Conservatory of Music - Ian Rosembaum
Portland State University - Chris Whyte
Purdue University, Ft. Wayne - Matthew Keown
St. Cloud State University - Mary Emmons
Southeastern University - Nathaniel Holman
Southern Illinois University - Christopher Butler
Southern Utah University - Jed Blodgett
Spring Arbor University - Chase Garrett
SUNY Potsdam - Emma Gierszal
Tarleton State University - Nathan Siegel
Tennessee Tech University - Colton Morris
Texas A&M University - Francisco Perez
University of Alabama, Huntsville - Sophia Suante
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith - Brant Blackard
University of Central Missouri - Yun-Ju Pan
University of Illinois - Josh Graham
University of Indiana Southeast - Sam Riddick
University of Iowa - Michael D’Angelo
University of Kansas - Garrett Arney
University of Kentucky - Matt Geiger
University of Nebraska, Lincoln - Emily Salgado
University of Northern Iowa - Staci Toma
University of Oklahoma - Connor Stevens
University of South Florida - Kevin von Kampen
University of Tennessee, Martin - Austin Shoupe
University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley - Francis Favis
West Texas A&M University - Ryan Boehme
Western Carolina University - Amy Xin Yin

Jobs starting 2023

Appalachian State University - Andrew Patzig (Asst. Director of Bands)
Appalachian State University - Brady Spitz
California State University, Stanislaus - Michael Downing
Central Michigan University - Marco Schirripa
Concordia College - Roberto Palomeque
Denison University - Alexandros Fragiskatos
Greenville University - Darien Guy
Indiana University - Webb Sheely (Dir., Drumline)
Kirkwood Community College - Ginny Armstrong
Lawrence University - Jean Carlo Ureña González
Lenoir-Rhyne University - Chris Mayhew
Murray State University - Connor Viets
Northwest Missouri State University - Will Alderman
Oakland University - Justin Lamb
Pima Community College - Trevor Barroero
Roosevelt University - Zachery Himelhoch
Southern Nazarene University - Clayton Peliti
Southwestern Oklahoma State University - Michael Barnes
Tarleton State University - Francis Favis (Drumline)
Texas A&M University (Interarts position) - Lynn Vartan
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi - Caleb Pickering
University of Iowa - Nick Miller
University of Louisiana, Monroe - Kathryn Irwin
University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Dustin Donohue
University of North Carolina School of the Arts - Ksenija Komljenović
University of North Dakota - Jason Kihle
University of Northern Colorado - Tim Feerst
University of Tennessee, Martin - Austin Shoupe
University of Texas, Permian Basin - Andrew Veit
University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley - Marco Guerra
Valley City State University - Taylor Long
Victoria College - Cy Miessler
Virginia State University - Lamon Lawhorn
Washington University of St. Louis - Ben Dicke
Western Colorado University - Ben Justis
Winthrop University - Cory High

Jobs started prior to 2022

Alcorn State University - Sean Daniels
Anderson University - Trevor Barroero
Arkansas State University - Brian Graiser
Aurora University - Jarrett Hicks
Ball State University - YoungKyoung Lee
Baylor University - Arlo Shultis
Benedictine College - Tom Davoren
Berklee College of Music - Mark Kohler
Boise State University - Kramer Milan (Starting Fall ‘22)
California State University, East Bay - Divesh Karamchandani
Capital University - Julie Licata
Casper College - Eugenie Burkett
Coastal Carolina University - Greg Tsalikis
East Carolina University - Quintin Mallette
East Central University - Hunter Gross
Eastern New Mexico University - Emily Salgado
Elon University - Joseph Spearman
Fayetteville State University - Joseph Spearman
Grayson College - Daniel Allen
High Point University - Louis Raymond-Kolker
Houston Baptist University - Brian Del Signore
Howard University - Christian Clark (Drumline)
Huntington College - Brandon Mooney
Illinois Central College - Drew Cox
Indiana University - Joe Galvin
Iowa Wesleyan University - McKenna Blenk
Iowa Western Community College - Alex Richard
James Madison University - Aaron Trumbore
Kilgore College - Derrick Logozzo
Michigan State University - Kevin Jones
Missouri Southern State University - Sean Millman
Missouri Western State University - Matt Halligan
Northern Arizona University - Abby Fisher (2022)
Northwest Missouri State University - Caleb Pickering
Oberlin Conservatory - Pablo Rieppi / Ross Karre (Starting Fall ‘22)
Ohio Wesleyan University - Chris Lizak
Oklahoma City University - Tommy Dobbs
Pennsylvania State University - Lee Hinkle
Shaw University - McKayla Phillips / Kym Haywood II (Starting Fall ‘22)
Shenandoah Conservatory - Karli Viña / William Newton (Drumline)
St. Charles Community College - Sebastian Buhts
St. Thomas University - Conner Viets
South Plains College - Phillip Smith
Southern Nazarene University - Patrick Womack
Stevenson University - Michael Zellers
Tarleton State University - Benjamin Charles
Tennessee State University - Derrick Greene / Tom Hurst
Texas A&M University, Commerce - Jeff Ausdemore & Tanner Leonardo
Texas A&M University, Kingsville - Ben Tomlinson
Truett McConnell University - Phillip Smith
University of Alabama - Mark Hunter
University of Arizona - Brett Reed
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith - Connor Stevens
University of Arkansas, Monticello - Stephen Busath
University of Central Oklahoma - Jamie Whitmarsh
University of Illinois-Springfield - Drew Cox
University of Kansas - Sam Um
University of Kentucky - Joshua Smith
University of Louisiana, Monroe - Joe Moore III
University of Massachusetts - Ian Hale
University of Missouri, Kansas City (KC Conservatory) - Sandbox Percussion (Ian Rosenbaum, Jonny Allen, Terry Sweeney, Victor Caccese)
University of Nebraska, Lincoln - Matt Rush
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - McKayla Phillips
University of North Texas - Dave Hall
University of Northern Iowa - Josh Graham
University of South Alabama - Brian Nozny (Starting Fall ‘22)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Abby Fisher (2021)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Kevin Zetina (2022)
University of Tennessee, Martin - Brady Spitz
University of Texas, El Paso - Andy Smith
University of Texas, Tyler - Tyree Hastings
Valley City State University - Dustin Mallory
Washburn University - Von Hansen
Western Michigan University - Keith Hall
Western Oregon University - Joel Garza
Wittenberg University - Eddie Dunlap
Winston-Salem State University - Louis Raymond-Kolker

Jobs starting 2020

Arizona State University - Mike Compitello
Barton County Community College - Kurtis Koch
Fresno Pacific University - Michael Downing
Indiana University - Sean Dobbins
Ithaca College - Greg Evans
Jacksonville State University - Matt Jordan
Marshall University - Chris Schletter
Michigan State University - Randy Gelispie
Midwestern State University - Corey Robinson
Northwest Missouri State University - Doug Smith
Oklahoma City University - Luis Rivera
Our Lady of the Lakes University - Sarek Gutierrez
Pennsylvania State University - Joe Krygier
Southeastern University - Tyson Voight
Texas Tech University - Mike Mixtacki
University of Delaware - Gene Koshinski / Tim Broscious
University of Louisiana, Monroe - Mel Mobley
University of Massachusetts, Amhearst - Thom Hannum
University of Michigan (Director of Percussion Studies) - Doug Perkins
University of Michigan - Ian Antonio
University of Nebraska, Omaha - Hannah Weaver
University of Northern Alabama - Zach Webb
University of Tennessee, Martin - James Robert Pendall
University of Texas, San Antonio - Paul Millette
University of Texas, Tyler - Joshua Bowman
University of Texas, Permian Basin - Tim Feerst
University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley - Marco Schirripa
Utah Valley University - Shane Jones
Washington State University - Chris Wilson
Weber State University - Sam Bryson

Jobs starting 2019

Benedict College - Joe W. Moore III
Berklee College of Music - Chair of Percussion
California State University, Los Angeles - Adam Snow
Clayton State University - Taylor Poole
College of Wooster - Mario Marini
George Mason University - Adjunct Professor, Jazz Percussion
Grand Canyon University - Joe Millea
High Point University - Christopher Thompson
Illinois College - Drumline Director
Indiana University - Joe Gramley (Professor of Percussion)
Indiana University - Joel Castro (Percussion Technician)
Ithaca College - Mike Truesdell
Iowa Western Community College - Adjunct Instructor, Applied Percussion
Kansas City Kansas Community College - Adjunct Music Faculty, Percussion
Kennesaw State University - P/T Instructor/Professor of Music, Percussion
Las Positas College - Vinnie Rodriguez
Lebanon Valley College - Matthew Keown
Liberty University - Tommy Goddard
Livingstone College - Adjunct Instructor, Applied Percussion
McNeese State University - Brian Nozny
Middle Tennessee State University - Russell Wharton
Midwestern State University - Corey Robinson
North Carolina State University - Adjunct Instructor, Marching Band Percussion
Northwest Missouri State University - Derek Frank
Rowan University - Fabio Oliveira
Shaw University - P/T Instructor, Applied Percussion
Southeastern Louisiana University - Michael Brothers
Southwest Minnesota State University - Scotty Horey
Stevenson University - Gordon Hicken
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi - Ksenija Komljenovic
Texas A&M University, Kingsville - Percussion Technician
Towson University - Adjunct Instructor, Percussion
Troy University - Robert Clayson
University of Alabama - Andrew Lynge
University of Arkansas, Little Rock - Justin Bunting
University of California, Irvine - Studio Teacher, Classical Percussion
University of Jamestown (ND) - Jason Kihle
University of Miami - Teacher, Drumline
University of Michigan - Jeremy Epp (Lecturer in Timpani)
University of Michigan - Tom Sherwood (Lecturer in Orchestral Percussion)
University of North Carolina, Pembroke - Andrew Barlow
University of North Dakota - Brian Pfeifer
University of Northern Iowa - Kramer Milan
University of Southern California - Dance Percussionist
University of Texas, Arlington - Andrew Eldridge
University of Texas, Tyler - Tim Feerst
University of Virginia - Joshua Bowman
Virginia Commonwealth University - Hector ‘Coco’ Barez
Washburn University - Von Hansen
Western Colorado University - Ben Justis
Winston-Salem State University - Adjunct Faculty, Percussion
Winthrop University - Ben Cantrell




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ORCHESTRA POSITIONS

Akron Symphony - Matt Dudack (interim)
Allentown Symphony Orchestra - Anthony Di Bartolo
Albany Symphony - Caleb Breidenbaugh
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra - Alex Chao
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra - William Kan
Baton Rouge Symphony - Zach Harris
Bozeman Symphony - Irene Kang
Canton Symphony Orchestra - Shanie Klas
Cleveland Symphony - Peter Nichols
Detroit Opera - Andrew Nowak
Dubuque Symphony - Christian Hughes (Principal Timpani), David Cavazos (Principal Perc), Jaime Cardenas (Section Perc), Jake Haskins (Section Perc)
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra - Joe DeMarco (Principal), Rob McEwan (Section)
Eric Philharmonic - Will Howald
Harrisburg Symphony - Caleb Breidenbaugh
Lansing Symphony - Sarah Christianson
Las Vegas Philharmonic - Preston Spisak
Lincoln Symphony Orchestra - Ed Zaryky
Louisiana Philharmonic - Meagan Gillis
Louisville Orchestra - Soojin Kang
Midland Symphony - Michael Giunta
Monterey Symphony - Eric He
Omaha Symphony - Paul Matthews
Peoria Symphony Orchestra - Jacob Routhier
Philadelphia Orchestra - Charlie Rosmarin
Phoenix Symphony - Matt Pendergast
Sarasota Orchestra - Hanna Kim
Seattle Symphony - Eric Schweikert
Signature Symphony @ TCC - Justin Doute
Signature Symphony @ TCC - Karl Kirch
Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra - Will Morgan
Toledo Symphony Orchestra - Peter Nichols
Toronto Symphony Orchestra - Nick Matthiesen
U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America - Johnny Barker
U.S. Marine Band “President’s Own” - Michael Rogers / Joe Desotelle / Austin Cantrell
U.S. Navy Concert & Ceremonial Band - Dana Dominguez
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra - Zach Masri
Victoria Symphony - AJ Hudson
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra - Justin Gingrich

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