West Point Band - Double Bass
United States Military Academy Band (West Point Band)
West Point (New York), United States
General information
- Instrument or role
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Double bass
- Job category
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Performance
- Number of positions
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1 open position
- Additional information
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Preliminary Recordings due: December 6th, 2024Electronic 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 YorkJob 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
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Full-time
- Tenure
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Permanent
Salary information
- Gross (before tax) (USD)
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$75,312.00 - $86,076.00 per Year
Application process
- Apply by
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December 06, 2024, 04:59 (time zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada))
- Where to apply
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https://westpointband.com/auditions/double-bass.html
Audition dates
- West Point Band - Double Bass
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April 14, 2025
Audition information
- Audition repertoire
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- 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
- J.S. Bach | Cello Suite No. 3 in G Major