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 Concert Band
Horn
Apply by: September 26
Audition date(s): October 12 - October 13
The U.S. Army Blues
Split Lead Trumpet
Apply by: October 16
Audition date(s): December 11 - December 12
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band
Bass Trombone
Apply by: October 16
Audition date(s): October 30 - October 31
The U.S. Army Blues
Jazz Trumpet
Apply by: November 6
Audition date(s): January 16 - January 17
The U.S. Army Concert Band
Clarinet
Apply by: November 20
Audition date(s): December 4 - December 5
The U.S. Army Band Downrange
Commercial Keyboard Player/Arranger
Apply by: November 20
Audition date(s): January 22
The U.S. Army Chorus
Alto Vocalist
Apply by: January 22
Audition date(s): March 25
The U.S. Army Chorus
Soprano Vocalist
Apply by: January 23
Audition date(s): March 26
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 $73,000 without dependents and $78,000 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
