westpointband.com - bandauditions@usma.edu - 685 Hardee Place, West Point, NY 10996-1587

Announces an immediate vacancy for:

Clarinet PACKET RECEIVED DEADLINE: 25 June, 2018 FINAL ROUND: 17 September, 2018

Salary & Benefits Annual salary $59,145 - $67,209 upon promotion to Staff Sergeant Full Military Benefits (Medical/Dental/Retirement Plans) 30 Days Paid Vacation Yearly Post 9/11 GI Bill & Tuition Assistance* Application packets

1: Mozart – Clarinet concerto, first movement – exposition (with piano accompaniment)

3: Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue – opening solo 4: Verdi – La Forza del Destino 5: Any additional piece(s) that further demonstrate versatility and excellence

The following excerpts on either Eb or bass clarinet are strongly encouraged, but not required:

E flat clarinet: x Ravel – Bolero (3-4) x Berlioz – Symphonie Fantastique (63-5 after 64)

Bass clarinet: x Strauss – Don Quixote (14 to 5 after 16, skip 15-16) x Dukas – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (44-45)

Downloadable sheet music with marked excerpts available at www.westpointband.com Primary Duties of this Position Perform clarinet in the concert and marching band, and other chamber music groups as needed. In addition to outstanding musicianship, the hired candidate must be able to stand and march in a ceremonial formation for over 60 minutes and carry their instrument with no additional support for two or more miles. Additional inclusion of other marketable musical or non-musical skills should be reflected on the applicant's resume. Examples of other skills include arts administration experience, recording engineering experience, graphic design, or any other skills that may be valuable in a large, self-produced performing ensemble. General Information x The West Point Band performs for events in support of the United States Military Academy, and for local,

national, and international audiences. Events include (but are not limited to) public concerts, ceremonies, parades, sporting events, chamber music, recordings, and television and/or media appearances.

x Military personnel should also submit their Enlisted Records Brief, three years of performance evaluation reports, Commander’s Intent to Release memo, and an Official DA Photo.

x Employment is contingent upon qualification for Army enlistment and a minimum four-year service contract. Submit Audition Materials to Electronically (preferred) www.westpointband.army.mil/auditions.html

--- or --- Concert Band Clarinet Audition Attn: Sergeant First Brandon Nelson United States Military Academy Band

Questions should be directed to: Sergeant First Class Kristen Mather de Andrade Kristen.MatherdeAndrade@usma.edu

685 Hardee Place West Point, New York 10996-1587

An assignment in the West Point Band is stabilized. Promotion to Staff Sergeant is awarded upon Commander’s approval after the completion of Initial Entry Training, unit-specific proficiency training, and eight-weeks successful performance in the organization. Finalists will be invited to audition at West Point at government expense pending enlistment qualification and funding approval. Finalists will be individually notified via phone. *Tuition assistance is available for further professional development up to Master’s Degree completion. The West Point Band is an equal opportunity employer.

Include a resume with date of birth, cover letter, full-length photograph, and a high quality un-edited audio file(s), not more than six-months old, to include the following:

2: Egner – Official West Point March – opening through first strain

Play top line

63 – 65

31 – 32