Audition Type: Concert
Role Type: Chorus
Artist Level: Professional
Compensation: Paid
Audition Details: The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" announces a vacancy for Bass Vocalist with the Army's premier musical organization, located 5 minutes from downtown Washington D.C.
The U.S. Army Chorus, a professional ensemble comprised of tenors and basses, frequently performs at the White House, around the Washington, DC area for official functions, and throughout the United States. The diverse repertoire of the Chorus ranges from Classical to Broadway to Patriotic. The position of Bass Vocalist for this dynamic ensemble requires a musician who possesses extraordinary vocal skills in addition to being able to perform with the Band and Orchestra, and in small ensembles as needed.
Military benefits include medical and dental care; 30-days paid vacation each year; a permanent assignment to Fort Myer; educational benefits such as the Montgomery G.I. Bill.
Applicants must demonstrate strong, versatile abilities in the following areas:
Solo and ensemble performance
Sight reading capabilities
Proficiency in a variety of musical styles including Classical, Pop, Broadway
All applicants must have U.S. citizenship due to a security clearance requirement. Anyone offered a position would be expected to pass the Army's physical examination and meet other standards required to enlist in the Armed Forces. Individuals must enlist and begin Basic Combat Training prior to their 35th birthday.
Auditions will be held by invitation only (date: TBD) at The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own," 400 McNair Road, Ft. Myer, Virginia 22211-1306. Invited candidates have the option to pay their own travel expenses, or may contact a local Army recruiter. Candidates would then have all expenses paid by the U.S. Army.
To Apply for the Vacancy, Please Submit the Following Items:
Resume
CD or MP3 with two contrasting solo selections
Full length photograph
Military applicants must also include their Enlisted Records Brief, or equivalent, and a Commander's letter of intent
Recent enlistment policy has heavily restricted prior service personnel from re-entering the Army. Prior service personnel are advised to consult with their local Army recruiter about these policies before making travel arrangements.
All application materials must be submitted either electronically to the Auditions Coordinator, Master Sergeant Sylvia Stanton or to the address below:
Commander
The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own"
Attn: Audition-BASS VOCALIST
400 McNair Road
Ft. Myer, VA 22211-1306
Further Information
Applicants with questions or concerns regarding the Bass Vocalist vacancy may contact: Master Sergeant Sylvia Stanton (703) 696-0206 or go to www.usarmyband.com/jobs/vacancy_-_bass_vocalist_-_army_chorus.html
Company Information
Contact Name: Master Sergeant Sylvia Stanton
Phone: (703) 696-0206
(Last Update: 2/11/2013)
