The U.S. Army Concert Band

String Bass

Apply before: June 16, 2025

Audition date(s): August 11, 2025

The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” the U.S. Army’s premier musical organization, announces a vacancy for String Bass 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. Other performance opportunities include recording sessions and with 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 large and small ensembles in "Pershing's Own". 

Audition Information

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

• Candidates that do not advance from a recording may still attend the live preliminary audition on August 11th, 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 final round will take place on August 11th, 2025. 

Deadline to Submit Recorded Preliminary Audition June 16th, 2025

Deadline to Apply for Live Preliminary Audition July 28th, 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 Matthew Evans.

Preferred Application File Formats

• PDF files only for all documents
• Audio files should be submitted as .mp3 or .wav only
• Each excerpt should be submitted as a separate audio file
• Upload audio files to a Google Drive or Dropbox folder and share the direct link in the body of application email

All application materials must be submitted electronically to the Auditions Coordinator, Sergeant First Class Matthew Evans.

Contact the Auditions Coordinator

Applicants with questions or concerns regarding the CONCERT BAND STRING BASS audition may contact Sergeant First Class Matthew Evans.