The U.S. Army Concert Band

Alto Saxophone

Apply before: April 7, 2025

Audition date(s): June 2, 2025 - June 3, 2025

The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” the U.S. Army’s premier musical organization, announces a vacancy for ALTO SAXOPHONE in The U.S. Army Concert Band.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, The U.S. Army Concert Band has performed in concert venues such as Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Hollywood Bowl. Throughout the year the ensemble participates in ongoing educational outreach and often appears at national and international music events, including the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, the National Association for Music Education, the Texas Bandmasters Association, and the American Bandmasters Association.

During the summer months, the Concert Band performs outdoor concerts on the West Steps of the U.S. Capitol and at venues throughout the Washington, DC area. Regular concerts are also performed throughout the year at The United States Army Band’s home, Brucker Hall, located on historic Fort Myer, in Arlington, Virginia.

Other performance opportunities include recording sessions and chamber ensembles.  The Concert Band supports international diplomacy efforts by performing in state functions and military ceremonies in the National Capital Region.  The winning candidate for this audition will also be expected to perform with other ensembles, including the U.S. Army Ceremonial Band and Rock Orchestra. 

Audition Information

Auditions will be held at Brucker Hall, home of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” at 400 McNair Road, Fort Myer, Virginia 22211-1306.

• All candidates have the choice of playing a live and/or recorded preliminary audition. 

• Candidates that do not advance from a recording are encouraged to still attend the live preliminary audition on June 2nd, 2025. 

• For civilian candidates that advance from a recording (into the semi-finals), the U.S. Army will cover travel expenses (pending enlistment qualification and funding approval). 

• The semi-final round, and any subsequent rounds, will take place on June 2nd, 2025.  The final round will take place on June 3rd, 2025. 

 

Prescreening recordings will be due April 7th, 2025

Applications for the live audition will be due by May 19th, 2025
 

All applicants must meet basic enlistment standards for The US Army including:
 

• Age 17-34 at the time of the audition
• Currently hold U.S. Citizenship
• Meet height/weight standards
• Meet medical, moral and physical requirements. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, recent surgeries, or criminal history, please consult with your local Army Recruiter prior to applying to confirm enlistment eligibility.
• Must be eligible for secret security clearance

Live Audition Repertoire

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The full audition packet including all excerpts will be emailed to candidates who submit an application.

To Apply, Please Submit The Following

• One Page Resume (PDF only), including your current email, home address, phone number and birthdate.
• Current military applicants must also include their Enlisted Records Brief or equivalent, Commander's Letter of Intent to Release, and last two NCOERs if applicable.

Please email application materials to Sergeant First Class Christopher Buckley.
 

Contact the Auditions Coordinator

Applicants with questions or concerns regarding the CONCERT BAND ALTO SAXOPHONE audition may contact Sergeant First Class Christopher Buckley.