Klarinet Archive - Posting 000245.txt from 1996/09

From: Tom Puwalski <Tski1128@-----.COM>
Subj: Clarinetists Wanted!!!
Date: Sat, 14 Sep 1996 23:36:41 -0400

Clarinet Vacancy

The United States Army Field Band is the United States Army's official
touring musical representative. The Field Band travels with the Soldiers'
Chorus to perform nationally and internationally as directed by the
Department of the Army. Formal public concerts, school assemblies, clinics,
music festivals, and radio and television appearances are all part of the
Band's yearly schedule. Tours have taken the Field Band to all 50 states,
Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, the Far East and the Republic of
India. The Band has performed in many of the world's greatest concert halls
including Symphony Hall in Osaka, Japan, Carnegie Hall and the Berlin
Philharmonie. Other notable performances include accompanying President
Ronald Reagan at the 40th anniversary of D-day in Normandy; the rededication
of the Statue of Liberty on July 4th, 1986; the 750th anniversary of the city
of Berlin; the 200th anniversary of the United States Constitution; and seven
inaugural parades.

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: $25,360-28,690 annually (Military rank of Staff Sergeant)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Perform 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 and tuition assistance.

AUDITION PROCESS: Submit an audio tape containing solos or excerpts of
various musical styles with emphasis on concert band and classical literature
by December 6, 1996. 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. Military
personnel must be eligible for permanent change of station and must submit a
letter from their unit commander recommending them for reassignment, if
offered the position.

CONTACT:Commander
Attn: Auditions
U.S. Army Field Band
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-5330
(301) 677-6232 or 6231 FAX (301) 677-6533
E-Mail address: woodl@-----.mil
Website: HTTP://WWW.MDW.ARMY.MIL/FBAND/USAFB.HTM

The United States Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer