Performance Job
Washington, DC, United States
Posted: 05 Jul 2024
United States Navy Music
U.S. Navy Band - Soprano Vocalist
$76,018 - $83,470 p/year
The United States Navy Band announces an immediate vacancy for Soprano Vocalist in the Sea Chanters Chorus. Successful candidates for this vacancy must demonstrate commanding stage presence, superior versatility, and outstanding solo and choral technique, to include ensemble sensitivity and advanced sight- reading ability. The audition will take place over two days, Thursday, September 19, and Friday, September 20, 2024 in Washington, D.C. Applications must be submitted by Thursday, August 15, 2024.
Located in Washington, D.C., on the historic Washington Navy Yard, the U.S. Navy’s official chorus performs regularly for the President, Vice President, and numerous congressional, military, and foreign dignitaries. With unmatched versatility, they perform a variety of music including traditional choral music, sea chanteys, patriotic fare, opera, Broadway, and contemporary music. In addition to a yearly national tour and concerts in the Washington, D.C. area, the Sea Chanters are frequently featured at the White House, U.S. Capitol, and important national events.
Starting salary for a new member of the U.S. Navy Band is $76,018 - $83,470.
Other benefits:
• 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
• 30 days paid vacation annually
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.
Located in Washington, D.C., on the historic Washington Navy Yard, the U.S. Navy’s official chorus performs regularly for the President, Vice President, and numerous congressional, military, and foreign dignitaries. With unmatched versatility, they perform a variety of music including traditional choral music, sea chanteys, patriotic fare, opera, Broadway, and contemporary music. In addition to a yearly national tour and concerts in the Washington, D.C. area, the Sea Chanters are frequently featured at the White House, U.S. Capitol, and important national events.
Starting salary for a new member of the U.S. Navy Band is $76,018 - $83,470.
Other benefits:
• 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
• 30 days paid vacation annually
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.
Closing date: 15 Aug 2024
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