School of Music Graduate Assistantship Application

Personal Information

Name*

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Date of Birth*

Degree Level*

Program of Study*

Email*

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Are you a newly admitted student or are you continuing within the same program in the School of Music?*

New Admit
Continuing Student

Current BU Students who have been admitted to a new program or degree should select New Admit.

If you are a continuing student, do you currently have a Graduate Assistantship?*

Yes
No

If yes, please list your current assistantship(s):*

Skills and Interests

Please tell us which of the following skills you are proficient in:

Databases and Data Entry
Customer Service
Teaching (Individual Instruction)
Teaching (Group Lessons/Classes)
Research
Writing
Marketing
Social Media
Graphic Design

Please tell us which areas you are interested in working:

Please tell us your preferred positions:

Please read the descriptions of possible assistantships and select your top THREE preferred positions.

Administrative Assistant
Perform administrative support to various School of Music offices. Including Requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.

Departmental Assistant
Assist faculty with organizing chamber music, masterclasses, juries, and other departmental events. Responsibilities will vary based on needs of the department.

Research Assistant
Specific duties will vary depending on assignment and faculty.

Class Instructor
Assistantships available in areas such as Aural Skills, Class Piano, Class Voice, and Music Education. Must have significant proficiency in area of instruction. Requires strong communication skills.

Conducting Assistant (Conducting Majors Only)
For conductors who are able to assist with ensembles as well as opportunities to assist in teaching conducting classes.

Ensemble Assistant/Manager
Assignments will vary but often involve managerial and/or administrative work. Requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Administrative Assistantship
Departmental Assistantship
Research Assistantship
Class Instructor
Conducting Assistant (Conducting Majors Only)
Ensemble Assistant/Manager

Additional Information

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Please provide additional information about your skills, qualifications, and preferences for assistantship assignment.