Double Bass

Preliminary Recordings due: December 6th, 2024

Electronic submission must be received by: 11:59 PM EST*

Live Round: April 14th, 2025
Applicants invited to live round will receive paid airfare, lodging, and food stipend provided by U.S. Army (pending approval for military service)

Salary & Benefits
– Annual salary $75,312 – $86,076 upon promotion to Staff Sergeant (accelerated promotion via Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program)
– Full military benefits (medical/dental/retirement plans)
– 30 days paid vacation yearly
– Post 9/11 GI Bill and Tuition Assistance
– Stabilized duty assignment at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York

Job Description
The West Point Band is a U.S. Army premier band whose main duty is to perform for local, national, and international audiences in support of the West Point community, the U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Army.

- Play double bass and electric bass with the West Point Band’s concert band in classical, popular, and jazz styles.
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- Play with chamber ensembles that range in musical genre.

- Secondary duties related to the day-to-day functioning of the West Point Band will be assigned based on experience, knowledge, interest, and/or needs of the unit.

Questions about this job listing or music list should be directed to Sgt 1st Class Phil Helm : phillip.helm@westpoint.edu