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

Tenor

Resume/Tape deadline:February 25, 2009
Audition date: April 16, 2009

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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, Jazz skills desirable

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:

$46,074-$51,792 (Army rank of Staff Sergeant)

 
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Perform in the Concert Band of The United States Army Field Band

Tour 100-120 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
Other duties as required in service to the organization

 
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, by the date above. The recording should include the following:

1. A classical selection (aria or art song);

2. Two selections demonstrating different commercial vocal styles (Broadway, pop or jazz);

3. Vocalizations on scales or arpeggios

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