TENOR

TENOR VOCALIST, The U.S. Army Chorus

AUDITION DATE: Wednesday, November 17, 2010
SIGN-IN: 8:00 AM

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, DC.

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; 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 begin at 9:00 a.m. November 17, 2010 at The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” 400 Mc Nair Road, Fort Myer, Virginia 22211-1306. Please arrive at the audition site by 8:00 a.m. to sign up for an audition slot. All applicants must have U.S. citizenship due to a security clearance requirement.

Please submit a resume with current contact information and a headshot to the address below or electronically to the Auditions Coordinator, Master Sergeant Sylvia Stanton. 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 reentering the Army. Prior service personnel are advised to consult with their local Army recruiter about these policies before making travel arrangements.

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

Please bring the following items to the audition:

  • Sheet music for one Classical selection (any language), and one Broadway/Pop selection.

The first round of auditions will commence at 9:00 am on November 17th and consist of singing one Classical song and one Broadway/Pop song. The final round will be held the afternoon of November 17th and will include a sight-reading segment. An accompanist will be provided.

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. RECENT ARMY POLICY CHANGES HAVE AFFECTED THE ENLISTMENT AGE CRITERIA. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 6, 2006 INDIVIDUALS MUST ENLIST AND BEGIN BASIC COMBAT TRAINING, PRIOR TO THEIR 42ND 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
Fort Myer, VA 22211-1306

Updated Friday, September 17, 2010 10:55 AM | Vacancy - Tenor - The U.S. Army Chorus 17 SEP 2010