Army Tuba Opening


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Posted by Scott Cameron on November 08, 2000 at 11:15:44:

THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND is the United States Army's official touring musical
representative.

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must have strong sight-reading skills and be able to perform various musical
styles. Those with improvisational skills should include representative excerpts. Baccalaureate degree preferred, but not required.

SALARY: $30,312-34,716 annually (military rank of Staff Sergeant)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Perform tuba in the Concert Band of the United States Army Field Band. The Concert
Band travels 100-120 days a year touring in the United States and abroad. Performance requirements are
1) standard and original concert band literature,
2) standard and special classical transcriptions,
3) pop, swing and jazz standards, and special arrangements. Opportunities for solo and small ensemble work are available. This position requires a minimum 3-year enlistment. The candidate will be informed of acceptance prior to enlistment.

BENEFITS: 30 days paid vacation per year. Medical and dental care, plus medical care for immediate family
members. Group life insurance offered at a nominal cost. Post Exchange and Commissary privileges. Educational
benefits including the college loan repayment program up to $65,000 and tuition assistance.

AUDITION PROCESS: Submit a resume and recent recording before Dec 1, 2000. Recordings should
contain solos or excerpts of various musical styles with emphasis on classical and concert band literature.
Applicants selected from screening of tapes will be invited to travel to Fort Meade, Maryland, for a personal
interview and audition.
Travel expenses will be paid by the United States Army.


CONTACT:
ATTN AUDITIONS
CDR US ARMY FIELD BAND
4214 FIELD BAND DRIVE
FORT GEORGE G MEADE MD 20755-5330
(301) 677-6231
FAX (301) 677-6533

schultzs(AT)emh1.ftmeade.army.mil

Or contact me directly
Scott Cameron
301-260-9361
tubad(AT)aol.com

We return from tour Nov 15 from Florida...

The audition will be around January 10, 2001


PS The Army is offering lots of bonuses in addition to college loan repayment!!!!




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