- 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.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional performance level
- Proficiency in various musical styles, both classical and commercial
- Strong sight-reading skills
- Baccalaureate degree or higher preferred
- Ability to meet Army height/weight standards
- Must be 17-41 years of age
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
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SALARY:
- $45,741–$51,430 (Army rank of Staff Sergeant)
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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
- Work with Educational Outreach Program in schools across the nation
- There are opportunities to perform in small chamber music ensembles
- Position requires a minimum 3-year enlistment--the candidate will be informed of acceptance prior to enlistment
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BENEFITS:
- College loan repayment program--up to $65,000
- 30 days paid vacation annually
- Medical and Dental care, plus medical care for immediate family members
- Post Exchange and Commissary privileges
- Enlistment bonuses of up to $28,000
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AUDITION PROCESS:
- The date for tape submission has passed. Please contact the auditions coordinator at the address below for further details.
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CONTACT:
- Attn: Auditions
The U.S. Army Field Band
4214 Field Band Drive
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5330
Phone: (301) 677-5781 or 6231
FieldBand.Auditions@us.army.mil
The United States Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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