Tenor Trombone - U.S. Navy Concert/Ceremonial Band
The United States Navy Band announces an immediate vacancy for Tenor Trombone in the Concert and Ceremonial Band. The audition will take place on Friday, September 13, 2024 in Washington, D.C. Applications must be submitted by Friday, August 30, 2024. If you wish to submit an audio recording of the audition material to advance past the pre-screening round, candidates must submit their application AND recording no later than August 12, 2024.
Located on the historic Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., the Navy’s premier concert/ceremonial band consists of 90 world-class musicians who rotate between concert and ceremonial duties. For nearly 100 years, the Concert Band has performed marches, patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions, and modern wind ensemble repertoire on national tours, public concerts, and educational conferences. The Ceremonial Band performs music at official military and government functions as well as other special events, including ceremonies at the White House, Pentagon, and Arlington National Cemetery.
Starting salary for a new member of the U.S. Navy Band is $76,018 - $83,470.
Other benefits:
- 30 days paid vacation annually
- Student loan repayment up to $65,000
- Full medical coverage for members and their dependents
- Education benefits including tuition assistance and G.I. Bill
- Blended pension and partial 401(k) match retirement plan
Those selected for positions in the U.S. Navy Band are advanced to the paygrade of E-6 (Musician 1st Class) following recruit training, under a contract for permanent assignment to the U.S. Navy Band, Washington, D.C.
All applicants must be aged 18 to 41 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.
For more information about Navy Band auditions, email usnbauditions@us.navy.mil or contact the auditions director at (202) 433-2840.