Preliminary Recordings Due: October 1, 2025
Audition Date/Interview: December 11, 2025 - Fort Meade, MD

1. Provide high-quality audio recordings in mp3 format of each of the examples listed below that best represent your skills.
   • With Big Band (Live or Studio Recording):
     • Med Swing in the style of Count Basie, tempo range (+/-) 108 - 130bpm
     • Ballad swing or straight feel in the style of Thad Jones Mel Lewis Orchestra, tempo range (+/-) 54 - 68bpm – must demonstrate use of brushes
     • Up Tempo Swing, tempo range (+/-) 285 - 310bpm
     • Latin Chart, style and tempo of candidate’s choice
   • Small group:
     • Candidate's choice of either Be Bop, Rhythm Changes, Jazz Standard, or original composition. Form: Head in, candidate must solo over the form (min 2choruses, trading or unaccompanied), head out.
     • Candidate's choice of Traditional Jazz Tune. (ex. Bourbon Street Parade, O When The Saints Go Marching In, Up A Lazy River, Muskrat Ramble, etc)
     • Candidate's tune of choice in the style of either Funk, Jazz Hip Hop, Fusion, Soul, Reggae, or Rock.
   • *Can provide any additional recordings that best highlight your abilities*
2. Name each file as follows: ComposerLastName_TitleOfSelection.mp3
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 containing the link to your folder. Send to: usarmyfieldbandauditions@army.mil.

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 Jazz Ambassadors of the United States Army Field Band
• Perform in various small groups (Traditional Jazz Band, Modern Jazztet, Piano Trio, etc.)
• Tour approximately 80-100 days in the U.S. and abroad
• 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 on drum set
• Fluency in Jazz (traditional, modern swing, and various straight 8th styles) as well as other genres such as Pop, Funk, and Latin
• Strong sight-reading skills required
• Knowledge and experience with performance in both Big Band and small group ensembles
• 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)