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

Electric Guitar

Resume/Tape deadline: Deadline has passed
Audition date: May 20–21, 2008

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THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND

is the Department of the Army's official touring musical organization. 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. The Volunteers, one of four Field Band performing components, is the Army's premier touring show band. Since its inception in 1981, this six-piece group has performed in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Performances by the Volunteers have included Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Indianapolis 500, Nashville Now, the Calgary Stampede, and numerous state fairs and festivals across the country. Members of the Volunteers have also performed at sporting events of the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, New York Giants, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional performance level

Proficient in various musical styles: Pop/Rock, Country, R&B/Funk, small group jazz, and Patriotic

Strong sight-reading skills

Ability to meet Army height/weight standards

Must be 17-41 years of age

SALARY:

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

 
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Perform with the Volunteers 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 original material

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:

The date for tape submission has passed. Please contact the auditions coordinator at the address below for further details.

 
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