The Soldiers' Chorus of The U.S. Army Field Band announces the following vacancy:

BASS or BARITONE WITH LOW C EXTENSION

Audition: Ongoing

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THE SOLDIERS' CHORUS

is the mixed choral ensemble of The United States Army Field Band. The Soldiers' Chorus travels with The Army Field Band’s Concert Band performing nationally and internationally as directed by the Department of the Army. Formal public concerts, school assemblies, clinics, music festivals, and radio and television appearances are all part of the annual schedule of the chorus.

 
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:

$45,741–$51,430 (Army rank of Staff Sergeant)

 
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Perform in the Soldiers' Chorus 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 $30,000

 
AUDITION PROCESS:

Submit a recent resume and high-quality recording, CD preferred. The recording must contain at least two classical or art song selections demonstrating different styles, and one selection demonstrating Broadway or pop vocal style. Candidate should include scales and/or arpeggios to demonstrate full range down to low C. Applicants selected from the 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 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