Careers with Pershing’s Own
Check out our current openings, and learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring and audition process.
Current Openings
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band
Tuba
Apply by: January 24
Audition date(s): February 7 - February 8
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band
Horn
Apply by: January 31
Audition date(s): February 14 - February 15
The U.S. Army Concert Band
Flute
Apply by: February 8
Audition date(s): February 22 - February 23
The U.S. Army Blues
Jazz Alto Saxophone
Apply by: February 28
Audition date(s): March 14 - March 16
The U.S. Army Strings
Cello
Apply by: March 7
Audition date(s): March 21 - March 22
The U.S. Army Concert Band
Principal Oboe
Apply by: March 14
Audition date(s): March 28 - March 29
The U.S. Army Chorus
Soprano and Alto Vocalists
Apply by: March 23
Audition date(s): May 9
The U.S. Army Strings
Violin
Apply by: March 28
Audition date(s): April 11 - April 12
The U.S. Army Band Downrange
Commercial Vocalist Alto or Soprano
Apply by: May 2
Audition date(s): June 21
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The U.S. Army Band’s audition and hiring process values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Benefits
Compensation
The annual starting salary for Staff Sergeant equates to $66, 899 without dependents and $74, 207 with dependents
Healthcare
Full medical and dental coverage
Paid Leave
30 days paid vacation annually
Retirement
The Blended Retirement System allows you to immediately begin contributing to a retirement account, in addition to being eligible for a pension after 20 years of active duty service.
Education
Earn full tuition for higher education through the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Also, tuition assistance is available for continuing education.
Military Rank
Members of “Pershing’s Own” are given the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 42S (forty two sierra), “Special Band Musician”. Personnel are promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6) two months after completion of Basic Combat Training.
Location
Permanent duty assignment to Fort Myer, VA, located near the heart of Washington, DC
Learn More About Army Benefits
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Eligibility
- The U.S. Army Band’s audition and hiring process values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- All applicants must currently hold U.S. Citizenship
- Civilian applicants must be 34 years of age or younger at the time of the audition
- All applicants must meet the standard requirements for enlistment in the United States Army
- Vacancies are available to qualified civilians, and military personnel of the grade E-6 and below. Military applicants above the grade of E-6 and/or having more than 10 years time in service must contact the Auditions Coordinator prior to applying to confirm eligibility.
