Choose ONE of the following options:

OPTION A: RECORDED PRELIMINARY ROUND
Submission deadline: November 2, 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: December 17, 2025
Preliminary Round: January 26, 2026 - Fort Meade, MD
 

1. Download and prepare Preliminary Round Excerpts.
2. No later than December 17, 2025, send a recent PDF resumé with your physical address, phone, and email to usarmyfieldbandauditions@army.mil.
3. The live preliminary round will take place at Fort Meade, MD on January 26, 2026. 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 January 27, 2026. Invited applicants from the recorded preliminary round who complete enlistment qualification before January 27, 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 (Member Data Summary). 

Questions regarding the audition may be sent to usarmyfieldbandauditions@army.mil.

• Perform Flute and Piccolo 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 on both flute and piccolo
• 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)