Announcing an immediate vacancy for:

Bugle/Trumpet

Announcing an immediate vacancy for:

Bugle/Trumpet

Preliminary Recordings due: December 9th, 2024

Electronic submission must be received by: 11:59 PM EST*

Live Round: April 22nd, 2025

Applicants invited to the live round will receive paid travel, 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
- GI Bill and Tuition Assistance
- Stabilized duty assignment at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York

Application packets

Audition packets must include a resume with date of birth, cover letter, and high-quality audio recordings no more than six months old with the following music in this order (separate files for each excerpt preferred):

Repertoire of the candidate’s choice, not to exceed three minutes (Bb and/or C trumpet only), e.g. solos, excerpts, or etudes demonstrating the candidate’s range, lyrical, and technical abilities.
Charlier | No. 4 "Du Style" from Etudes Transcendantes
Egner | The Official West Point March, m. 72-89 with repeat
Mess Call
Taps

Download Excerpt Packet

Live round excerpts will be sent to selected candidates via email.

Your resume should include education, performance/work/teaching experience, and references.

Your cover letter should augment your resume, describing what additional skills you bring to the position beyond the trumpet. This might include skills in arranging, audio mixing/engineering, other instrument/vocal proficiencies, computer skills (graphics/video editing/Microsoft Office/other), etc.

Your completed application can be submitted via the form at the bottom of this page.

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 bugle/trumpet with the West Point Band’s field music group The Hellcats.
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Perform daily bugle calls to help regulate the duty day of the United States Corps of Cadets.
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Perform bugle/trumpet to support funerals, parades, and public concerts.

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.

Any questions related to the job or music for the audition should be directed to SFC Daniel Haddock, daniel.haddock@westpoint.edu

Qualifications

Professional performance level; Bachelor of Music degree or higher preferred (not required). Ability to meet Army initial entry requirements and maintain a professional appearance. The hired candidate will be required to march in ceremonial formations and stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be a U.S. citizen or other qualified resident. Position requires at least a four-year service contract; candidate will be informed of acceptance prior to enlistment.

Upon accepting employment with the West Point Band, the hired candidate will be required to complete Army Basic Training.

Military Personnel

Military personnel must also submit their Soldier Record Brief (or equivalent) without photo, three years of performance evaluation reports, and a Commander’s Intent to Release memo.

Electronic Submission (preferred)

Submit your application by filling out the form below and uploading the necessary documents and/or files.
Only high-quality audio recordings will be accepted and evaluated.
Separating files for each excerpt is permitted and preferred.
Upon submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email sent to the email you have provided.

If you encounter any issues submitting your application, please email: bandauditions@westpoint.edu