Audition Type: Concert
Role Type: Chorus
Artist Level: Professional
Compensation: Paid
Application Deadline: Received 4/16/2013
Audition Details: The Soldiers' Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band announces the following vacancy: Alto/Mezzo Soprano.
Qualifications:
- Professional performance level
- Proficiency in various musical styles, both classical and commercial, Jazz skills desirable
- Strong sight-reading skills
- Baccalaureate degree or higher preferred
- Ability to meet Army height/weight standards
- Must be 17-34 years of age
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
Job Description:
- Perform in the Soldiers' Chorus of The United States Army Field Band
- Tour 100-120 days per year in the U.S. and abroad
- Work with Educational Outreach Program in schools across the nation
- There are opportunities to perform in small chamber music ensembles
- Position requires a minimum 4-year enlistment--the candidate will be informed of acceptance prior to enlistment
- Other duties as required in service to the organization
Submit a recent resume and high-quality recording, CD preferred, by April 16, '13. The recording should include the following:
1. Two classical selections (aria or art song);
2. Two selections demonstrating different commercial vocal styles (pop, jazz, musical theater, or country);
3. Vocalizations on scales or arpeggios.
Applicants selected from the screening of recordings will be invited for a personal interview and audition. Travel expenses will be paid by the United States Army. Military personnel must be eligible for permanent change of station and must submit a letter from their commander recommending the candidate for reassignment with this packet.
Contact:
Attn: Auditions
The U.S. Army Field Band
4214 Field Band Drive STE 5330
Fort Meade, MD 20755-7055
Phone: (301) 677-2455 or 6231
For more information, go to www.armyfieldband.com/pages/vacancy/chorus_alto_soprano.html.
(Last Update: 2/21/2013)
