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  • Initial rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6), annual salary of $48,402 without dependents to $54,534 with dependents

  • Full Military Benefits (medical, dental, retirement plan)

  • 30 Days Paid Vacation Yearly

  • College Loan Repayment Plan up to $65,000 and tuition assistance

The United States Military Academy Band is the oldest musical organization in the United States Army.  Its primary mission is to provide musical support for the United States Corps of Cadets.  The Military Academy Band performs a wide variety of commitments, including public concerts, ceremonies, chamber music recitals, recording sessions, and athletic events, and has performed at such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Tanglewood and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

An assignment in the United States Military Academy Band is stabilized.  Promotion to Staff Sergeant is awarded after completion of four months service.  Benefits include medical and dental care for you and your immediate family.  Educational benefits include a college loan repayment program and tuition assistance.

Please submit all audition materials to:

Auditions (Instrument)
Attn: Staff Sergeant Jeremy Schlegel
United States Military Academy Band
685 Hardee Place
West Point, New York 10996-1587

Military and prior service application packets have specific requirements for accurate processing.  Please click here for full information.

International applicants (non-U.S. citizens) must have a Permanent Resident/I-551 card in order to be eligible for enlistment.

For further information, please call
(845)938-2445
or
(845)938-6746
between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time,
or email
 bandauditions@usma.edu

The USMA Band is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Concert Band Tuba

Application packets should include a resume, full-length photograph, and an audio CD or video DVD (preferred), not more than six months old, to include the following repertoire:

  • Hindemith, Sonata for Bass Tuba, Movement I (with or without piano accompaniment)
  • any other solos, excerpts or etudes demonstrating the candidates range, lyrical and technical abilities

All applicants for this position should note the following information:

  • The main duties associated with this position are performed on CC and BBb instruments. Please ensure that the vast majority of your recording is performed on one of these horns.
  • DVDs and/or CDs are the only accepted recording mediums.
  • Do not sacrifice audio quality to make a video recording.
  • The winner of this position will be expected to depart for basic training on or about September 10, 2009.

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If you have specific questions regarding the position please contact
SSG Scott Beaver
scott.beaver@usma.edu

Selected applicants will be invited to audition at West Point at government expense.
All materials are due postmarked by June 29, 2009.

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