Compensation
As a graduate assistant, you receive a stipend of approximately $14,900 per year, full graduate tuition remission, and you are eligible for subsidized health insurance.
Deadline to Apply
Screening of assistantship applications for the following fall will begin Dec. 1. Positions will remain open until filled.
Application Process
Candidates should email the following materials to UNO School of Music Graduate Program Coordinator Dr. Pete Madsen at petermadsen@unomaha.edu:
- Letter of application
- Résumé or vitae
- Transcript(s)
- Reference list including telephone numbers and email addresses
- Audition material as required by department/concentration
To apply for the graduate program online, apply at unomaha.edu/graduate-studies. Candidates must be admitted to the University of Nebraska at Omaha Graduate College before an appointment can be confirmed.
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PERCUSSION Assist with UNO’s hockey and basketball drum line, “The Herd.” Assist the Director of Percussion Studies with Percussion Ensemble, Applied Lessons, and Percussion Methods as needed. Additional responsibilities include performing and taking a leadership role in the Band area. For more information, contact Coordinator of Percussion Studies Dr. Hannah Weaver at hannahweaver@unomaha.edu or 402.554.6639. |
UNIVERSITY CHOIRS Assist with all aspects of the UNO Choral program, including leading sectionals with all choral ensembles. Assist the Director of Choral Activities with recruitment and outreach activities; festivals held at the University; and other tasks as assigned. For more information, contact Interim Director of Choral Activities Richard Carrillo at richardcarrillo@unomaha.edu or 402.554.3350. |
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MUSIC THEORY Assist with all aspects of the undergraduate music theory curriculum. Grade written theory assignments and hold office hours for tutoring sessions with undergraduate music students. Assist with School of Music recruiting and outreach activities and other tasks as assigned. For more information, contact Coordinator of Music Theory Dr. Darren Pettit at dpettit@unomaha.edu or 402.680.4286. |
UNIVERSITY BANDS Assist with all aspects of the UNO Band program, including the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, University Band, and the Maverick Machine Pep Band. Conduct and work with the concert and athletic bands. Assist the Director of Bands with recruitment and outreach activities; festivals held at the University; and other tasks as assigned. For more information, contact Director of Bands Josh Kearney at jskearney@unomaha.edu or 402.554.3602. |
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DISTANCE LEARNING Assist with all aspects of the UNO School of Music’s online curriculum. Grade assignments and assist with all organizational aspects of online teaching. Assist with School of Music recruiting and outreach activities and other tasks as assigned. For more information, contact Coordinator of Distance Education Dr. Tomm Roland at troland@unomaha.edu or 402.554.3155. |
UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA
Assist with all aspects of the UNO Orchestra program. Conduct and work with the University Orchestra and the Nebraska Medical Orchestra. Assist the Director of Orchestral Studies with recruitment and outreach activities; festivals held at the University; and other tasks as assigned. For more information, contact Director of Orchestral Studies Dr. Matthew Brooks at matthewbrooks@unomaha.edu or 402.554.3015. |
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JAZZ Assist with all aspects of the UNO School of Music’s jazz program. Assist the Coordinator of Jazz Studies with the UNO Jazz Festival, Jazz Camp, and outreach tours. Anticipated opening Fall 2027. Contact Dr. Pete Madsen at petermadsen@unomaha.edu or 402.554.2297 |
COLLABORATIVE PIANO Serve as Graduate Collaborative Pianist for the School of Music. Responsibilities include playing for music lessons, juries, student recitals, and choral ensembles. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the School of Music but will consist of both instrumental and vocal collaborative work. Assist with School of Music recruiting and outreach activities and other tasks as assigned. Anticipated opening Fall 2027. Contact Dr. Kristín Taylor at kristintaylor@unomaha.edu or 402.554.6154. |