Euphonium - The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”
Euphonium - The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”
Deadline: March 17, 2025
Audition: May 5-6, 2025
The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” the U.S. Army’s premier musical organization, announces a vacancy for EUPHONIUM 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. Regular concerts are also performed throughout the year at The United States Army Band’s home, Brucker Hall, located on historic Fort Myer, in Arlington, Virginia.
In support of international diplomacy efforts, the Concert Band has performed joint concerts with the Soviet Army, the Russian Navy, and the Ukrainian Navy bands, and has appeared in military tattoos in Scotland, Sweden, Holland, Norway, Australia, and Japan. The Concert Band’s 2011 and 2012 goodwill exchange concert tours with the Military Band of the People’s Liberation Army of China, entitled Friendship and Cooperation Through Music, is indicative of the importance these musical ambassadors play in matters of international diplomacy and strategic outreach.
Audition Information
Auditions will be held at Brucker Hall, home of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” at 400 McNair Road, Fort Myer, Virginia 22211-1306.
• All candidates have the choice of playing a live and/or recorded preliminary audition.
• Candidates that do not advance from a recording are encouraged to still attend the live preliminary audition on May 5th, 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 semi-final round, and any subsequent rounds, will take place on May 5th, 2025. The final round will take place on May 6th, 2025.
Prescreening recordings will be due March 17th, 2025
Applications for the live audition will be due by April 21st, 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 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
Download Recording Repertoire List
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 EUPHONIUM audition may contact Sergeant First Class Matthew Evans.
