Posted by Jack Tilbury on March 12, 1999 at 16:25:14:
The United States Army Band
"Pershing's Own"
announces one opening for
TUBA
The United States Army Band is the Army's premier musical organization, located 10 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C.
The applicant must demonstrate excellent tuba sight-reading skills as well as proficiency in varied styles. Regular duties include performance with The
Army Ceremonial Band and The Army Brass Band and may include performance in The Army Concert Band, The Army Orchestra, and chamber music ensembles.
Applicants will be expected to meet all standards required to enlist in the Armed Forces to include a physical examination. Maximum age is 34. An extensive background investigation will be conducted on the accepted candidate to ensure suitability for White House support duties.
Please submit a resume, a cassette tape and a full-length photograph by June 1, 1999. Tape must include examples of technical proficiency in a variety of musical styles. The actual audition is tentatively scheduled for early August, 1999.
Send materials no later than June 1, 1999 to:
Commander
The United States Army Band
ATTN: Tuba Auditions
204 Lee Avenue
Fort Myer, Virginia 22211-1199
(703) 696-3643 FAX (703) 696-3904
http://www.army.mil/armyband/