The United States Army Band Pershing’s Own: SOPRANO and ALTO vacancies!
The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” announces vacancies for SOPRANO and ALTO VOCALISTS with the Army’s premier vocal ensemble, The United States Army Chorus.
Alto Vocalists:
Apply before: January 22, 2024
Audition date(s): March 25, 2024
Soprano Vocalists:
Apply before: January 23, 2024
Audition date(s): March 26, 2024
From its inception in 1956 to the present, The U.S. Army Chorus has established and maintained a reputation of musical excellence. Beyond the traditional military music and patriotic standards, Army Chorus repertoire covers a broad spectrum of genres to include pop, Broadway, folk, and classical music.
Along with performances for presidents, visiting dignitaries and heads of state, the Chorus has appeared in our nation’s most prominent concert halls and music festivals. They have collaborated with such distinguished and diverse musical luminaries as Renee Fleming, Denyce Graves, Sylvia McNair, Kelly Pickler, Kenny Loggins, Lee Greenwood, Lou Rawls, and Miss America Naima Franklin, as well as the National Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Cincinnati Pops, and Aspen Festival orchestras. Notable alumni include Charles Osgood, George Shirley, Steve Lawrence, Richard Stilwell, Martin Katz, and Alvy Powell.
Main duties include rehearsals and performances with The U.S. Army Chorus as ensemble member and soloist, as well as opportunities to be featured with the Concert Band, Orchestra, Strolling Strings, and other ensembles of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own”. Members also undertake collateral duties as needed in support of the day-to-day operations of the unit.
Qualifications
The U.S. Army Chorus is looking for singers who demonstrate the following:
- Professional-level mastery of your vocal instrument
- Musical versatility, demonstrating multiple stylistic abilities
- A dynamic musician, capable of blending into an ensemble and standing out as a soloist
- Note for Sopranos: Seeking vocalists comfortable singing in the Soprano 1 range of a choral ensemble.
In addition, all applicants must meet basic enlistment standards for the U.S. Army including:
- Age 17-34 at the time of the audition
- U.S. Citizen or other qualified resident
- General height/weight and physical fitness standards (https://www.goarmy.com/how-to-join/requirements/fitness.html)
- Other medical and moral 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.
Audition Process
All applicants should prepare current video recordings of the following materials for the pre-screening:
Contrasting selections demonstrating commercial and classical vocal capabilities
- One selection from Top 100 (Pop, Rock, R&B, Country, Jazz)
- One contemporary (Post-1970) musical theatre selection
- One Aria, Art Song, or golden age (Pre-1970) musical theatre selection
- The National Anthem, unaccompanied in the key of your choice
To apply, please submit the following
- One-page resume (PDF only), including your current email, home address, phone number, and birthdate.
- Current enlisted military applicants must also include their Enlisted Records Brief (or equivalent), Commander's Letter of Intent to Release, and last two NCOERs (if applicable.)
- For the pre-screening, include links to unedited video recordings of the listed repertoire.
Please email application materials to Sergeant First Class Christopher Buckley. christopher.e.buckley2.mil@army.mil
Preferred Application Formats
- PDF files only for all documents
- Videos should be uploaded to a publicly accessible sharing site such as YouTube, and may be flagged as “unlisted” if desired
- Each excerpt should be submitted as a separate video link; creating a playlist of the excerpts is encouraged
Contact an Auditions Coordinator
Submit all application materials electronically and direct any questions or concerns to the Auditions Coordinator, Sergeant First Class Christopher Buckley. christopher.e.buckley2.mil@army.mil
