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West Point Band - Double Bass

United States Military Academy Band (West Point Band)

West Point (New York), United States

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General information

Instrument or role

Double bass

Job category

Performance

Number of positions

1 open position

Additional information
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.

– 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

Employment details

Type

Full-time

Tenure

Permanent

Salary information

Gross (before tax) (USD)

$75.312,00 - $86.076,00 per Year

Application process

Apply by

December 06, 2024, 04:59 (time zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada))

Where to apply
https://westpointband.com/auditions/double-bass.html

Audition dates

West Point Band - Double Bass

April 14, 2025

Audition information

Audition repertoire
  • J.S. Bach | Cello Suite No. 3 in G Major
    - Bourrée I & II
  • Beethoven | Symphony No. 9, IV Presto
    - Recitative meas. 8-90, skipping 30-37
  • Beethoven | Symphony No. 5, III Allegro
    - Scherzo, beginning-5 after A 
    - Trio, meas. 137-218 (no repeat)   
  • Mozart | Symphony No. 39, I Adagio - allegro
    - meas. 40-96
  • Jazz on double bass (with metronome on 2 & 4):
    - Autumn Leaves, medium swing. Play melody then walk a chorus
    - Cherokee, up-tempo, minimum tempo of 240, walk a chorus
  • Electric bass (with metronome):
    - Sir Duke, rehearsal letter C to E
    - This Christmas, beginning to 2nd Verse