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
Ceremonial Horn
Apply by: June 1
Audition date(s): August 9
The U.S. Army Blues
Lead Jazz Alto Saxophone
Apply by: June 10
Audition date(s): August 16 - August 17
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band
Clarinet
Apply by: August 30
Audition date(s): September 13 - September 14
Support Staff
Video Content Creator
Apply by: September 1
Audition date(s): TBD
The U.S. Army Concert Band
Flute
Apply by: October 8
Audition date(s): October 25 - October 26
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band
Percussion
Apply by: November 19
Audition date(s): December 6 - December 7
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 $67,836 without dependents and $70,320 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.
