Support Staff

Live Music Production Technician

Apply before: January 20, 2025

Audition date(s): February 24, 2025 - February 25, 2025

The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” the U.S. Army’s premier musical organization, announces a vacancy for Live Music Production Technician with the Technical Support Group.

Located five minutes from downtown Washington, DC, The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” is the Army’s premier musical organization. “Pershing’s Own” provides musical support for the leadership of the United States, to include all branches of government, and to a wide spectrum of national and international events in support of Soldiers and their families, public diplomacy, community and international relations, recruiting initiatives, and music education programs. Our mission is to instill in our forces the will to fight and win, to foster the support of our citizens, and to promote our national interests at home and abroad.

Personnel are promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6) upon assignment to “Pershing’s Own” and enjoy full military benefits including medical and dental care, 30 days paid vacation each year, permanent assignment to Fort Myer, and educational benefits such as military Tuition Assistance and the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill.

Audition Information

The Army Band’s LIVE MUSIC PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN will provide guidance and support under the Technical Support Group. You will be a member of a highly motivated team surrounded by technical experts who support the nation's highest-profile events, meeting rigorous deadlines in an environment of change. Support for The Army Band includes The U.S. Army Concert Band, String Orchestra, Full Orchestra, Ceremonial Band (marching), Blues (jazz), Downrange (pop/rock), SATB Chorus, Country Roads (bluegrass/country), and smaller ensembles (i.e. brass and woodwind quintet, small mixed vocal ensemble, etc.).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

•  Live sound engineering for performances by all musical elements within the Army Band
• Front of House engineering, monitor mixing, and broadcast audio
• Stage Management
• Audio post-production
• Creating Technical Riders
• Technical pre-production coordination between band and venue
• Wireless Frequency Coordination Digital Communication (Comms) Systems Design and Deployment
• Basic power management

Additional Duties Include

• Routine maintenance and regular equipment inventories of production equipment
• Loading and unloading of production equipment weighing up to 80lbs.
• Driving 16’ - 24’ non-CDL equipment trucks
• Daily rehearsal support consisting of audio and staging setups
• Audio support for rehearsals and recordings
• Post-production video editing
• CAD Design for large scale setups
• DANTE Network System Management

Required Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of modern music production technologies and techniques
• Ability to work at a professional level and take direction from superiors while operating in a
positive and collaborative team environment
• Motivated self-starter
• Capable of operating under stringent time constraints
• Solid understanding of large and small PA systems, amplification, signal flow, electrical
wiring, wireless microphone systems
• Competent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience using DANTE and DANTE software, analog and digital consoles,
  knowledge of a wide range of microphone types, Shure ULX-D and AXIENT systems and
• Wireless Workbench software, advanced computer skills in Mac and Windows
  environments
• Stage Management
• Show Calling
• Production Management
• Technical Direction
• Lighting Design
• Electrical Wiring
• Live Video Switching
• Video Content Creation
• 2+ years experience in live theater, concert, or television broadcast environments

To Apply, Please Submit the Following

• One-page resume (PDF only), including your current email, home address, phone number,
and birthdate
• List of at least 2 references with contact information
• Portfolio – Samples should include a variety of work experience and materials used or
created in the field of Live Event Production
• List of shows, tours, or events you have worked on; include your role
• Current enlisted applicants must also include their Enlisted Records Brief (or equivalent),
Commander’s Letter of Intent to Release, and last two NCOERs (if applicable)
• After portfolios are reviewed, selected finalists will be given an invitation to a live audition
and interview at The U.S. Army Band, Fort Myer, VA.

Interview Information

Interviews 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. 

Travel expenses for civilians will be paid for by The U.S. Army pending enlistment qualification and funding approval. Military personnel should refer to their respective units to request travel funding.

All application materials must be submitted by January 20th, 2025.  Please email application materials to Sergeant First Class Christopher Buckley.

Contact the Auditions Coordinator

Applicants with questions or concerns regarding the Live Music Production Technician audition may contact Sergeant First Class Christopher Buckley.