Lead Trombone, Air Force Band of Flight

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Hey everyone:

I know this isn't the trombone forum, but surely you know some good jazz trombonists. Please distribute this to anyone you might think to be interested.

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The United States Air Force Band of Flight
Announces an immediate opening for:
TROMBONE

The Air Force Band of Flight is seeking a musician who can perform as a lead player in the jazz ensemble and also as a section player in a concert band.

The Air Force Band of Flight is located near Dayton, Ohio and is responsible for serving much of the Midwest, including Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. The Band of Flight consists of 60 active duty musicians and divides into several component groups including the Concert Band, Night Flight Jazz Ensemble, Wright Brass (brass quintet), Huffman Prairie Winds (woodwind quintet), Clarinet Quartet, Ceremonial Band, and two popular music combos (Night Hawk and Systems Go).

The mission of the Band of Flight is to provide music for official military functions and perform concerts for recruiting and community relations events. Each band member’s primary duty is to serve as a musician. Additionally, each band member works in a collateral duty area in support of the band’s musical mission. Examples of collateral duties include the music library, publicity, tour scheduling, equipment supply, and band administration.

The position pays $27,952-$29,440 and includes full medical and dental benefits, 30 days paid vacation, Montgomery GI Bill, retirement, and partial college loan repayment. The Air Force provides its musicians with quality instruments, supplies, music, and opportunities for workshop and convention attendance. Private lessons are also available with teachers of your choice.

If you have any questions please feel free to call or email.
USAF Band of Flight
ATTN: Auditions
BLDG 1420
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5721

For more information contact the Band of Flight at (937) 656-3342 or afbf.auditions@wpafb.af.mil.
Visit our website at http://bandofflight.wpafb.af.mil.