How to Audition for the Army Band
If you're a talented musician and you qualify for U.S. Army enlistment, you can make a living doing what you love by becoming part of the Army Band Program. The program consists of 34 bands and includes a variety of instruments, such as horn, saxophone, flute, percussion and piano. Army bands play for military and civilian audiences around the world and perform at military ceremonies. Members also receive medical and educational benefits. You'll need to pass an audition before you can begin your army band career.
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Instructions
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Visit the Army Band website at goarmy.com/band. Click "Requirements" under the About Army Bands section.
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Read through the audition requirements for the type of instrument you play. The categories are woodwind and brass, keyboard, percussion and electric guitar and electric bass. The requirements focus on your sight-reading ability and demonstrated musical abilities, such as tone and technique.
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Click "Auditions" on the left side of the Requirements page and then click "Submit an Audition Request." You can also click "Request an Audition" under the Contact Army Bands section on the right side of the page.
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Enter the required information, including first and last name, street and email address and date of birth, in the boxes provided. Enter optional information, such as your social security number and phone number, if you want to. Include the type of instrument you play and indicate how much experience you have playing if you wish---this information is also optional. Click the "Send Request" button.
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Log in to the email account you provided on the request form. Check for an email regarding your request. Follow the instructions in the email to set up a personal audition at a location in your area. Bring your instrument to the audition, as well as music selections if asked to do so.
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Tips & Warnings
Check the Auditions page for information on open auditions. Call the phone number provided if you wish to attend an open audition.
Once you're accepted into the program, you'll need to complete 9 weeks of basic combat training and 24 weeks of advanced individual training at the Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, Virginia.
