String Bass/Electric Bass Vacancy – U.S. Army Field Band Concert Band

Double bass players and bass guitar players may want to check out this vacancy in the U.S. Army Field Band. If your audition CD is accepted, the Army Band will arrange for and cover all of your travel expenses. You can find relevant information about this position at the Army Field Band website, or you can check out more information below:

The U.S. Army Field Band Concert Band

STRING BASS/ELECTRIC BASS

Resume/Tape deadline: August 22, 2007
Audition date: October 2-3, 2007

Printable vacancy flyer

THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND

is the Department of the Army’s official touring concert band. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional performance level

Proficiency in various musical styles, both classical and commercial

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:

$42,429-$49,978 (Army rank of Staff Sergeant)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Perform in the Concert Band 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 in small chamber music ensembles

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 $11,000

AUDITION PROCESS:

Submit a recent resume and high-quality recording, CD preferred, by August 22, 2007. The recording should contain solos or excerpts of various styles that demonstrate the depth and breadth of your playing ability, with an emphasis on classical music. Applicants selected from 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 unit commander recommending the candidate for reassignment, if offered the position.

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