US Air Force Band

Tenor Vocalist Audition for The United States Air Force Band – Washington, D.C.!

We are looking for a skilled ensemble and solo singer who can perform in multiple genres. Information for the pre-screening round is listed below. Applications and pre-screening materials are due on January 5, 2025, and the live audition will take place in Washington, D.C. on February 3-4, 2025.

The Singing Sergeants regularly perform for the President, Vice President, and a variety of congressional, military, and foreign dignitaries. They are featured at prestigious venues like the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and major national events, and also conduct annual tours across the United States. Known for their exceptional versatility, they perform a wide range of repertoire, including traditional choral music, patriotic songs, opera, Broadway hits, pop, rock, and more.

This is an amazing opportunity for a stable, salaried singing career, starting salary $76,000–$83,000 with benefits including 30 days of paid vacation annually, full healthcare and dental coverage, VA loan eligibility, GI Bill/tuition assistance, paid parental leave, and the option for a pension-retirement after 20 years of service!

Benefits

-Annual Starting Salary: $76,000–$83,000

-Full military benefits

-30 days of vacation annually

-Full medical and dental benefits

-VA Loan eligibility

-Post 9-11 GI Bill

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

- Versatile performer with a compelling stage presence

-Excellence in both solo and choral performance

-Strong ensemble awareness and proficient sight-reading skills

Audition Dates:

- Preliminary Round: February 3, 2025 (open call, in-person, preliminary round)

- Semi-Final & Final Round: February 4, 2025 (for qualified candidates from preliminary round or recordings)

Application Deadline: January 5, 2025

Audition Location: Joint Base Anacostia Bolling in Washington, D.C.

To Apply:

1) Complete the application form: Apply Here https://forms.gle/EKKt1QAqmzxtRsBW8

2) Submit an audio recording or attend the open-call preliminary round

3) Submit a professional resume

Requirements: Prepare 3 songs (One selection must be in a non-English language)

- 1 classically influenced piece (e.g., aria, art song, golden-age musical theater)

- 2 contrasting commercial pieces (e.g., pop, rock, jazz, gospel, latin, R&B, soul, etc), one song must be up-tempo

Submission Details:

- Audio: MP3, WAV, or M4A format (no cloud links)

- Resume: PDF or DOC format

For more information, email usafband.auditions@gmail.com or SingingSgtsAud@gmail.com for musical inquiries.

Join one of the most esteemed musical groups in the U.S. military and showcase your talent on a national stage!