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 Strings
Violin
Apply by: March 6
Audition date(s): April 24 - April 25
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band
Clarinet
Apply by: April 3
Audition date(s): April 17 - April 18
The U.S. Army Concert Band
Flute
Apply by: April 17
Audition date(s): May 1 - May 2
The U.S. Army Concert Band
Clarinet
Apply by: May 1
Audition date(s): May 15 - May 16
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band
Percussion
Apply by: May 22
Audition date(s): June 5 - June 6
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band
Trumpet
Apply by: June 12
Audition date(s): June 26 - June 27
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
