Overview
SALARY & BENEFITS:
$75,000-83,000 starting salary
30 days paid vacation annually
Full Medical and Dental care, plus medical care for immediate family members
Permanent assignment at Fort Meade, MD, in the Washington, DC area
Post 9/11 GI Bill: Money for additional degrees, certifications, and professional development
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Perform in the Concert Band of the United States Army Field Band
Tour approximately 100 days per year in the U.S. and abroad
Perform in various small chamber ensembles
Contribute to innovative performances for broadcast audiences, live events, and educational outreach
Learn and refine new skills as desired in multimedia production, marketing, music education, and more
QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional performance level
Proficiency in various musical styles and sight-reading
Bachelor of Music degree or higher preferred
Ability to meet Army height/weight standards
Civilian applicants must be 17-34 years of age or up to 42 with a waiver
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
HOW TO APPLY:
Resumé Due: June 1, 2025
Preliminary Round: June 25, 2025 – Fort Meade, MD
Final Rounds: June 26, 2025 – Fort Meade, MD
1. Download and prepare Preliminary Round Excerpts. Disregard the recording instructions. Excerpts for the final round on June 26 will be available on our website by May 1, 2025
2. No later than June 1, 2025, send a recent PDF resumé with your physical address, phone, email, and two references to usarmyfieldbandauditions@army.mil. The live preliminary round will take place at Fort Meade, MD on June 25, 2025. All travel, lodging, and meals will be at applicant expense. Select applicants will be advanced to the semi-final and final rounds on June 26, 2025.
Military personnel must be eligible for a PCS, submit an Intent to Release memorandum from the unit Commander, and submit a Soldier Talent Profile (STP) or equivalent. Questions regarding the audition may be sent to usarmyfieldbandauditions@army.mil.
CONTACT:
ATTN: AUDITIONS
MSG JENN EVERHART
THE U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND
4214 FIELD BAND DR STE 5330
FORT GEORGE G MEADE, MD 20755-7055
Phone: (301) 677-2455
Email: usarmyfieldbandauditions@army.mil
Web: www.ArmyFieldBand.com/vacancy
Excerpts
About The United States Army Field Band
THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND is the Department of the Army’s premier touring musical representative. Its mission is to develop positive connections on behalf of the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, and the United States through live music and multimedia performances, media, television productions, and emergent technologies. The Field Band has appeared in all fifty states and in more than thirty countries on four continents. The organization’s five performing components, the Concert Band, Soldiers’ Chorus, Jazz Ambassadors, Commercial Music Group, and Six String Soldiers, each travel more than 100 days annually. Tours include formal public concerts, school assemblies, educational outreach programs, festivals, and radio and television appearances.
