Euphonium Audition!!!

[Scott C]

The US Army Field Band will be holding an audition for Euphonium Instrumentalist.

Tapes are due NLT April 30th, 2008.
The Audition will be held May 28, 2008 at Ft Meade, MD.

Right now the band is on tour in the South East. We traveled down to Key West Florida, and we are presently in Ft Lauderdale. Definitely some perks to the job!!!

More info about the job follows below, and can also be found on the web:

http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/vaca ... onium.html

I wish anyone interested the best of luck! A great CD and a perfect audition will certainly help! ; )

Scott Cameron
Tubist, The US Army Field Band

The U.S. Army Field Band Concert Band announces the following vacancy:

EUPHONIUM

Resume/Tape deadline: April 30, 2008
Audition date: May 28, 2008
Printable vacancy flyer



THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND
is the Department of the Army's official touring concert band. In its over 60-year history, the Field Band has performed public concerts in all 50 states and 25 foreign countries for audiences totaling more than 103 million people.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional performance level
Proficiency in various musical styles, both classical and commercial
Strong sight-reading skills
Baccalaureate degree or higher preferred
Ability to meet Army height/weight standards
Must be 17-41 years of age
U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien

SALARY:
$45,741–$51,430 (Army rank of Staff Sergeant)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Perform in the Concert Band of The United States Army Field Band
Tour approximately 100 days per year in the U.S. and abroad
Work with Educational Outreach Program in schools across the nation
There are opportunities to perform in small chamber music ensembles
Position requires a minimum 3-year enlistment--the candidate will be informed of acceptance prior to enlistment

BENEFITS:
College loan repayment program--up to $65,000
30 days paid vacation annually
Medical and Dental care, plus medical care for immediate family members
Post Exchange and Commissary privileges
Enlistment bonuses of up to $20,000

AUDITION PROCESS:
Submit a recent resume and high-quality recording, CD preferred by the date above. The recording should contain solos or excerpts of various styles that demonstrate the depth and breadth of your playing ability, with an emphasis on classical music. Applicants selected from screening of recordings will be invited for a personal interview and audition. Travel expenses will be paid by the United States Army. Military personnel must be eligible for permanent change of station and must submit a letter from their unit commander recommending the candidate for reassignment, if offered the position.

CONTACT:
Attn: Auditions
The U.S. Army Field Band
4214 Field Band Drive
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5330
Phone: (301) 677-5781 or 6231

FieldBand.Auditions@us.army.mil
The United States Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer

[Scott C]

CD's are due soon!
NLT April 30.
Good Luck!
sc

[Toad Away]

A great job opportunity -- congratulations to the eventual winner!

Some places I performed during my time with the Field Band:

All 50 of the United States (multiple times), Puerto Rico, American Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, Belgium, France, Holland, Germany, Japan, Korea, India

__________________________________________
Tim L.

[Evil Ronnie]

A great job opportunity --

That's for sure. Good money, the touring, and a very fine band!
What could be better?


Hey Tim, what's going on?


Evil Ronnie
Bass Trombone
The U.S. Army Field Band of Washington, D.C
1973-1979

[Toad Away]

Hey Ron, you mutha' !
Sitting next to you any tuba player would sound good.

"Those were the days my friend ......"

[Scott C]

Tapes Due April 30th 2008!

Good Luck!

sc

[Scott C]

Hello:

I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all who submitted materials for the euphonium audition. It's a difficult process and we appreciate all the hard work that goes into it.

All submissions have been screened. There were 27, and we will likely invite about 10. Tomorrow we will begin the notification process so those persons should receive that notice by the beginning of next week. If your submission was not selected, you will also receive notification. If you don't get word by the end of next week, contact me and I would be able to help you out.

I do not have names as of yet, the submissions are all numbers to the screening committee. I will not publish the names in any event.

There were (again!) many fine submissions.

While it's fresh, I have some observations:

1. Put your best selection first.
2. It's a band audition, include 2-3 excerpts.
3. If your selection includes a prolonged accompaniment introduction, please cut it.
4. Make sure your recording techniques are at a high level. If we hear a consistent buzz throughout, chances are someone will think it's your playing and not the recording set up.
5. Why does EVERYONE select Fantasie Original???? ; )
6. Time and tempo are essential elements to a qualifying submission.
7. Have someone screen your submission for you. What might sound good to you, at 11pm on a Sunday, might not be so good to a committee at 3 pm on a Thursday.
8. If it sounds like a practice room, or a hallway, (or your parents basement!) it won't come close to compare with one who got a studio or a nice sounding hall.
9. Intonation at the extreme registers is important. At both the high and low end. Just hitting the note is a good start, but take a few shots at it to get it right.
10. The line was quite clear between the submissions of those who were accepted and those who weren't.

Congratulations to all those who advanced.
I wish you all the best!

scott cameron

[Todd S. Malicoate]

While it's fresh, I have some observations:

1. Put your best selection first.
2. It's a band audition, include 2-3 excerpts.
3. If your selection includes a prolonged accompaniment introduction, please cut it.
4. Make sure your recording techniques are at a high level. If we hear a consistent buzz throughout, chances are someone will think it's your playing and not the recording set up.
5. Why does EVERYONE select Fantasie Original???? ; )
6. Time and tempo are essential elements to a qualifying submission.
7. Have someone screen your submission for you. What might sound good to you, at 11pm on a Sunday, might not be so good to a committee at 3 pm on a Thursday.
8. If it sounds like a practice room, or a hallway, (or your parents basement!) it won't come close to compare with one who got a studio or a nice sounding hall.
9. Intonation at the extreme registers is important. At both the high and low end. Just hitting the note is a good start, but take a few shots at it to get it right.
10. The line was quite clear between the submissions of those who were accepted and those who weren't.

GREAT tips for a recording round of a competition or audition...somebody should sticky this.

[red0radio0head]

Anyone heard anything yet?

[CrappyEuph]

I'm happy to announce that Lauren Veronie has won the Army Field Band job!

GO LAUREN!!!!!!!!!

[The Impaler]

Congrats Lauren!!!!!

[Scott C]

Ms Lauren Veronie won the Euphonium position with The US Army Field Band. She contended in the Finals with two other very fine, well prepared musicians.

It was a very competitive audition and I would like to thank EVERYONE who submitted materials, attended the audition, and advanced to the finals. It was a tough process to go through and everyone should be commended for seeing the process through.

We are humbled by the talent displayed, and wish all who attended the best of luck in the future. I know we will be hearing a lot from these candidates in the future!

Safe Travels

Scott Cameron

[CC]

Go Lauren! Congratulations!!

[Dan Castillo]

That's awesome! You go!

[Dean]

Congrats to Lauren, and that's another congrats to UNT!

[mceuph]

Big congrats to Lauren. Anyone know who the other finalists were?

[Brandon Jones]

I heard Will Hess and Matt Maslanka, but I could be wrong.

[dord04]

I'll use my first post to congratulate Lauren. Go UNT!

[Brandon Jones]

By the way...CONGRATS Lauren!

[Lauronie]

Thanks everybody!! I'm so excited, and just absolutely honored to have the chance to perform with this amazing group and with such nice, fun people.

Wish me luck in Basic!!

Lauren Veronie