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US Navy Band Clarinet Audition

Author: jeig
Date: 2020-07-14 06:18

The United States Navy Band is searching for a world-class clarinetist to join the ranks of the dedicated men and women who are called to serve; some of the world’s most professional highly acclaimed and inspiring musicians. This vacancy is for a permanent-duty position within the Navy’s premier Concert/Ceremonial Band a unit regularly staffed by 85 musicians who rotate between concert and
ceremonial duties. Based in Washington D.C. and recognized as one of the finest wind ensembles in the world, the Concert Band has performed marches patriotic selections orchestral transcriptions and modern wind ensemble repertoire on national tours public concerts and educational conferences for nearly 100 years. The Ceremonial Band performs music at official military government functions and other special events including ceremonies for high-level military and civilian government officials at the White House and Pentagon and funerals at Arlington National Cemetery.

Starting salary for a new member of the U.S. Navy Band is $64,412-$67,472, plus 30 days paid leave annually and full benefits for members and dependents. Members may also be eligible for an enlistment bonus (up to $10,000) and/or the Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $65,000). Those selected for the U.S. Navy Band are advanced to the paygrade of E-6 (musician first class) following recruit training, under a contract for permanent duty with the U.S. Navy Band. Applicants must be aged 18 to 39 and otherwise qualified for service in the U.S. Navy. Please note that the Navy has strict requirements with regard to medical readiness and physical appearance. Additionally, Navy Band members may not have tattoos that are visible in short sleeves and skirts. Please visit https://www.navyband.navy.mil/career_information.html for further details.

The clarinet audition will take place at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. and will be scheduled by appointment. All parts are to be prepared as they are presented in this audition packet. Sight-reading and ensemble playing may be required on semi-final and final rounds.

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