Tenor

Tenor Vocalist, The U.S. Army Chorus

Application Deadline: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Audition Date: Monday, April 23, 2012

The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” announces a vacancy for Tenor Vocalist with the Army’s premier musical organization, located 5 minutes from downtown Washington D.C.

The U.S. Army Chorus, a professional ensemble comprised of tenors and basses, frequently performs at the White House, around the Washington, DC area for official functions, and throughout the United States. The diverse repertoire of the Chorus ranges from Classical to Broadway to Patriotic. The position of Tenor Vocalist for this dynamic ensemble requires a musician who possesses extraordinary vocal skills in addition to being able to perform with the Band and Orchestra, and in small ensembles as needed.

Military benefits include medical and dental care; 30-days paid vacation each year; a permanent assignment to Fort Myer, VA; educational benefits such as the Montgomery G.I. Bill.

Applicants must demonstrate strong, versatile abilities in the following areas:

  • Solo and ensemble performance
  • Sight reading capabilities
  • Proficiency in a variety of musical styles including Classical, Pop, Broadway

Audition Information

Auditions will be held by INVITATION ONLY on Monday, April 23, 2012 at The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” 400 McNair Road, Ft. Myer, Virginia 22211-1306. All applicants must have U.S. citizenship due to a security clearance requirement.

To Apply for the Vacancy, Please Submit the Following Items:

  • Resume
  • CD or MP3 with two contrasting solo selections
  • Full length photograph
  • Military applicants must also include their Enlisted Records Brief, or equivalent, and a Commander’s letter of intent

Recent enlistment policy has heavily restricted prior service personnel from re-entering the Army. Prior service personnel are advised to consult with their local Army recruiter about these policies before making travel arrangements.

All application materials must be submitted by Thursday, March 15, 2012 to the address below or electronically to the Auditions Coordinator, Master Sergeant Sylvia Stanton.

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 Basic Combat Training prior to their 35th birthday.

Further Information

Applicants with questions or concerns regarding the Chorus Tenor Vocalist vacancy may contact: Master Sergeant Sylvia Stanton or (703) 696-0206.

Please send hard copy submissions to:

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

Updated Thursday, March 29, 2012 11:48 AM | Vacancy - Tenor - The U.S. Army Chorus DEC 2011 - updated 1/5/12