The U.S. Army Field Band Concert Band announces the following vacancy:

BASSOON

Resume/Tape deadline: July 21, 2009
Audition date: August 27, 2009

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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

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

 
SALARY:

$49,029–$55,275 (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

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

 
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 $13,000

 
AUDITION PROCESS:

Submit a recent resume and high-quality recording, CD preferred, by the date above. The recording should contain representative repertoire, demonstrating technical and lyrical styles. Length of recording should not exceed 30 minutes.

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.

 
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