EUPHONIUM

Euphonium, The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band

RESUME AND FULL-LENGTH PHOTO DEADLINE: Monday, August 9, 2010.
AUDITION DATE: The preliminary round will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 with the semi-final and final rounds on Thursday, September 2, 2010.

The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” the U.S. Army’s premier musical organization, announces a vacancy for Euphonium with The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band.

Providing a musical backdrop for many of the country’s most notable events, The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band has a worldwide reputation for extraordinary musicianship. The musicians in this elite ensemble have been trained at some of the most prestigious conservatories and universities in the country. The Ceremonial Band is comprised of 70 musicians whose principal function is the performance of funerals in Arlington National Cemetery and various other ceremonies in the National Capital region.

Ceremonial duties are primarily conducted outdoors in all types of weather and involve standing and marching. The typical work schedule varies from day to day, but mainly consists of daytime work hours with an occasional night or weekend. There is some travel but it averages less than three weeks a year. Performances, in addition to Arlington Cemetery, include White House and Pentagon arrival ceremonies and wreath ceremonies given in honor of visiting Heads of State and other dignitaries. The Ceremonial Band also plays for monthly retirement ceremonies and performs in a concert setting twice a year.

Ceremonial musicians substitute within other elements in The U.S. Army Band and have an opportunity to perform on recitals and as soloists for summer concert programs.

Military benefits include medical and dental care; 30-days paid vacation each year; a permanent duty assignment to Fort Myer; educational benefits such as the College Loan Repayment Program (up to $65,000). Annual starting salary for a Staff Sergeant is: $51,000 (no dependents) and $58,000(w/dependents).

Auditions

Auditions will be held at Brucker Hall, home of “Pershing’s Own” at 400 McNair Road, Fort Myer, Virginia 22211-1306.

All applicants must have U.S. citizenship due to a security clearance requirement.

All applicants must submit a resume and a full-length photograph by the posted deadline to the address below or electronically to the Auditions Coordinator, SFC Sylvia Stanton. Clearly label name, address, telephone number and e-mail address on all items. Military applicants must also include their Enlisted Records Brief, or equivalent, and a Commander’s letter of intent.

All rounds will be held at Brucker Hall, located 5 minutes from downtown Washington, DC, and candidates must pay for their own travel and lodging. The audition will include the performance of prepared excerpts and sight-reading.

Candidates will receive the audition repertoire packet when all application materials have been received.

Anyone offered a position would be expected to pass the Army’s physical examination and meet other standards required to enlist in the Armed Forces. Individuals must enlist and begin Initial Entry Training (IET), formerly known as Basic Combat Training, prior to their 42nd birthday.

Further Information

Applicants with questions or concerns regarding the Ceremonial Band Euphonium vacancy may contact: Sergeant First Class Sylvia Stanton or call 703-696-0206.

Please send hard copy submissions to:

Commander
The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own”
Attn: Audition - Ceremonial Euphonium
400 McNair Road
Fort Myer, VA 22211-1306

Updated Thursday, June 24, 2010 2:33 PM | Vacancy - Euphonium - Ceremonial Band