Careers with Pershing’s Own
Please explore our current openings, and learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the hiring and audition process.
Current Openings
The U.S. Army Strings
Violin (Two Vacancies)
Apply by: September 9
Audition date(s): September 23 - September 24
The U.S. Army Concert Band
Clarinet
Apply by: September 16
Audition date(s): December 9 - December 10
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band
Piccolo/Flute
Apply by: September 23
Audition date(s): October 7 - October 8
The U.S. Army Blues
Jazz Guitar
Apply by: October 1
Audition date(s): November 20
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band
Horn
Apply by: October 7
Audition date(s): October 21
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band
Trumpet
Apply by: October 14
Audition date(s): October 28 - October 29
The U.S. Army Brass Quintet
TUBA
Apply by: October 25
Audition date(s): December 13
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band
Bass Trombone
Apply by: January 6
Audition date(s): March 3 - March 4
The U.S. Army Chorus
Alto Vocalists
Apply by: January 13
Audition date(s): March 31
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The U.S. Army Band’s audition and hiring process values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Benefits
Compensation
The annual starting salary for Staff Sergeant equates to $73,000 without dependents and $78,000 with dependents
Healthcare
Full medical and dental coverage
Paid Leave
30 days paid vacation annually
Retirement
The Blended Retirement System allows you to immediately begin contributing to a retirement account, in addition to being eligible for a pension after 20 years of active duty service.
Education
Earn full tuition for higher education through the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Also, tuition assistance is available for continuing education.
Military Rank
Members of “Pershing’s Own” are given the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 42S (forty two sierra), “Special Band Musician”. Personnel are promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6) two months after completion of Basic Combat Training.
Location
Permanent duty assignment to Fort Myer, VA, located near the heart of Washington, DC
Learn More About Army Benefits
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Eligibility
- The U.S. Army Band’s audition and hiring process values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- All applicants must currently hold U.S. Citizenship
- Civilian applicants must be 34 years of age or younger at the time of the audition
- All applicants must meet the standard requirements for enlistment in the United States Army
