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West Point Band Employment
The West Point Band is the oldest continuously serving musical organization in the United States Army. Its primary mission is to provide musical support for the United States Corps of Cadets. The West Point Band performs at a wide variety of commitments including public concerts, ceremonies, chamber music recitals, recording sessions, and athletic events, and has performed at such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Tanglewood, and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
An assignment in the West Point Band is stabilized. Promotion to Staff Sergeant is awarded through the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program.
- All Applicants must meet standard requirements for enlistment in the United States Army.
- Age limitation (as per DA requirement): Upon winning the audition, the candidate must arrive to Basic Training prior to his/her 35th birthday.
- International applicants (non-U.S. citizens) must have a Permanent Resident/I-551 card in order to be eligible for enlistment.
- Annual salary $75,312 - $86,076 upon promotion to Staff Sergeant*
- Full Military Benefits (Medical/Dental/Retirement Plans)
- 30 Days Paid Vacation Yearly
- Post 9/11 GI Bill and Tuition Assistance**
*Regular Military Compensation combines basic pay, the Basic Allowance for Subsistence, the Basic Allowance for Housing and the tax advantage of those two untaxed allowances. It does not include the overseas housing allowance or the overseas cost-of-living allowance.
**Tuition assistance is available for further professional development up to Master’s Degree completion
Current Active Duty Soldiers should submit an audition packet that includes the following additional material:
- Soldier Record Brief (SRB)
- Three Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Reports (NCOER) - Corporal and higher.
- Official DA Photo (Full length)
- Letter of Release from current Commander
For further information on employment with the West Point Band, please call (845) 938-2445 8 am - 4 pm EST
Or email bandauditions@westpoint.edu
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