THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND is the Department of the Army's official touring concert band. In its over 60-year history, the Field Band has performed public concerts in all 50 states and 25 foreign countries for audiences totaling more than 103 million people.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional performance level
Proficiency in various musical styles, both classical and commercial (skills in commercial styles valuable)
Strong sight-reading skills
Baccalaureate degree or higher preferred
Ability to meet Army height/weight standards
Must be 17-34 years of age
U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

SALARY:
$52,343–$59,020 (Army rank of Staff Sergeant)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Perform in the Concert Band of The United States Army Field Band
Tour approximately 100 days per year in the U.S. and abroad
Perform with the educational outreach Brass Quintet in schools across the nation
There are opportunities to perform in small chamber music ensembles
Position requires a minimum 4-year enlistment--the candidate will be informed of acceptance prior to enlistment
Other duties as required in service to the organization

BENEFITS:
30 days paid vacation annually
Medical and Dental care, plus medical care for immediate family members
Post Exchange and Commissary privileges
Educational benefits such as the Montgomery G.I. Bill and tuition assistance

AUDITION PROCESS:
Please submit a recent resume and preliminary CD by June 15, 2012 (MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS DATE).

The recording should include the following:

Two solos of contrasting styles from the trumpet repertoire;
Standard band or orchestral excerpts (4-6 total);
Any selections that may demonstrate additional skill sets. Skills in commercial styles valuable.
No electronic submissions are currently being accepted; physical media only. Audio CD, playable on a normal CD player, is the preferred method.


Applicants selected from screening of recordings will be invited for a personal interview and audition. Travel expenses will be paid by the United States Army. Military personnel must be eligible for permanent change of station and must submit a letter from their unit Commander recommending the candidate for reassignment.

Due to recent enlistment policy restrictions, prior service personnel are advised to consult with their local Army recruiter concerning eligibility.

CONTACT:
Attn: Auditions
The U.S. Army Field Band
4214 Field Band Drive
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5330
Phone: (301) 677-5781 or 6231

THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND is the Department of the Army's official touring concert band. In its over 60-year history, the Field Band has performed public concerts in all 50 states and 25 foreign countries for audiences totaling more than 103 million people.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional performance level
Proficiency in various musical styles, both classical and commercial (skills in commercial styles valuable)
Strong sight-reading skills
Baccalaureate degree or higher preferred
Ability to meet Army height/weight standards
Must be 17-34 years of age
U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

SALARY:
$52,343–$59,020 (Army rank of Staff Sergeant)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Perform in the Concert Band of The United States Army Field Band
Tour approximately 100 days per year in the U.S. and abroad
Perform with the educational outreach Brass Quintet in schools across the nation
There are opportunities to perform in small chamber music ensembles
Position requires a minimum 4-year enlistment--the candidate will be informed of acceptance prior to enlistment
Other duties as required in service to the organization

BENEFITS:
30 days paid vacation annually
Medical and Dental care, plus medical care for immediate family members
Post Exchange and Commissary privileges
Educational benefits such as the Montgomery G.I. Bill and tuition assistance

AUDITION PROCESS:
Please submit a recent resume and preliminary CD by June 15, 2012 (MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS DATE).

The recording should include the following:

Two solos of contrasting styles from the trumpet repertoire;
Standard band or orchestral excerpts (4-6 total);
Any selections that may demonstrate additional skill sets. Skills in commercial styles valuable.
No electronic submissions are currently being accepted; physical media only. Audio CD, playable on a normal CD player, is the preferred method.


Applicants selected from screening of recordings will be invited for a personal interview and audition. Travel expenses will be paid by the United States Army. Military personnel must be eligible for permanent change of station and must submit a letter from their unit Commander recommending the candidate for reassignment.

Due to recent enlistment policy restrictions, prior service personnel are advised to consult with their local Army recruiter concerning eligibility.

CONTACT:
Attn: Auditions
The U.S. Army Field Band
4214 Field Band Drive
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5330
Phone: (301) 677-5781 or 6231