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SPECIAL INSTRUMENT FULFILLMENT PROGRAM

As an Army Bandperson you can play any of the instruments listed below. Those with an asterisk(*) may qualify for additional financial incentives up to $7,000 for wind instruments or up to $15,000 for rhythm instruments.

  • Baritone & Euphonium
  • Bassoon
  • Clarinet*
  • Electric Bass*
  • Electric Guitar*
  • Flute & Piccolo
  • French Horn*
  • Keyboard/Piano*
  • Oboe
  • Percussion
  • Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet*
  • Tuba
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Are you ready to try out for America's greatest and longest running band in history? You will inspire audiences all over the world as you strengthen yourself and your future doing what you love. More than an opportunity to become a full-time musician, it’s a chance to make a great impact with music.

The Army Band program has 34 different Bands and job openings with over 14 different instruments for musicians to choose from. To arrange a personal audition at your own convenience you must first submit an Audition Request.

Please review Audition Requirements before you submit an Audition Request. You may be contacted to set up an audition time and location near you.

2009 Nashville, TN Open Audition

U.S. Army Bands are looking for highly qualified rhythm section players.
We will be hosting an open audition for all guitar, bass, and keyboard
players interested in a position in one of our bands.

DATE: November 12, 2009
LOCATION: Holiday Inn, Vanderbilt in the Parthenon Room

The audition will consist of:

Prepared selections of your choice that are contrasting in style.
Sight Reading of contrasting style selections.

After you have signed up for an audition, you will be given someone to
speak with to provide additional information on selections to be
performed.

Guitar, Bass, and Keyboard players may be eligible for up to $83,000
towards college, college loan repayment, or other bonuses if qualified.

To request an audition please call CPT Sharon Toulouse @ 301-741-2750

To find out more about Army Bands, email hq-band@usarec.army.mil or call 1-800-223-3735, ext. 60456.
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