Audition Type: Concert
Role Type: Chorus
Artist Level: Professional
Compensation: Paid
Application Deadline: 8/28/2013
Audition Details:
The Soldiers' Chorus of The U.S. Army Field Band announces the following vacancy: 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 the date above. 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 an Intent to Release memorandum from their unit Commander with this packet.
For more information, go to www.armyfieldband.com/pages/vacancy/chorus_soprano.html.
(Last Update: 6/27/2013)
