Choose ONE of the following options:

OPTION A: RECORDED PRELIMINARY ROUND

Submission deadline: April 11, 2025

1. Download and prepare Preliminary Round Excerpts
2. Create UNEDITED digital recordings of the complete excerpts as published in the excerpt packet. Each excerpt should be an individual file in MP3 format named according to the instructions in the packet.
3. Upload files to a single folder in a cloud provider of your choice (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.). Create a PUBLICLY VIEWABLE link to the folder and add the link to the body of an email. Do not include videos or identifying information in the recordings or folder.

4. Attach a recent resumé in PDF format with your current physical address, phone, and email address to the email with the link to your recording folder – send to: usarmyfieldbandauditions@army.mil.

    

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OPTION B: LIVE PRELIMINARY ROUND

Resumé Due: June 1, 2025
Preliminary Round: June 25, 2025 - Fort Meade, MD

1. Download and prepare Preliminary Round Excerpts. Disregard the recording instructions.
2. No later than June 1, 2025, send a recent PDF resumé with your physical address, phone, email, and two references to usarmyfieldbandauditions@army.mil.
3. The live preliminary round will take place at Fort Meade, MD on June 25, 2025. All travel, lodging, and meals will be at applicant expense.

Select applicants will be invited to Fort Meade, MD, for an in-person audition and interview on June 26, 2025. Invited applicants from the recorded preliminary round who complete enlistment qualification before June 25, 2025, are eligible for payment of audition travel expenses by the U.S. Army. Military personnel must be eligible for a PCS, submit an Intent to Release memorandum from the unit Commander, and submit a Soldier Talent Profile (STP) or equivalent. Questions regarding the audition may be sent to usarmyfieldbandauditions@army.mil.

• Perform in the Concert Band of the United States Army Field Band
• Tour approximately 100 days per year in the U.S. and abroad
• Perform in various small chamber ensembles
• Contribute to innovative performances for broadcast audiences, live events, and educational outreach
• Learn and refine new skills as desired in multimedia production, marketing, music education, and more

• Professional performance level
• Proficiency in various musical styles and sight-reading
• Bachelor of Music degree or higher preferred
• Ability to meet Army height/weight standards
• Civilian applicants must be 17-34 years of age or up to 42 with a waiver
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)