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SPECIAL INSTRUMENT FULFILLMENT PROGRAM

As an Army Bandperson you can play any of the instruments listed below. Those with an asterisk(*) allow you to earn a special financial incentive of up to $8,000.

  • Baritone & Euphonium
  • Bassoon*
  • Clarinet*
  • Electric Bass*
  • Electric Guitar*
  • Flute & Piccolo
  • French Horn*
  • Keyboard/Piano*
  • Oboe*
  • Percussion
  • Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet*
  • Tuba
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Are you ready to try out for America's greatest and longest running band in history? You will inspire audiences all over the world as you strengthen yourself and your future doing what you love. More than an opportunity to become a full-time musician, it’s a chance to make a great impact with music.

The Army Band program has 34 different Bands and job openings with over 14 different instruments for musicians to choose from. To arrange a personal audition at your own convenience you must first submit an Audition Request.

Please review Audition Requirements before you submit an Audition Request. You may be contacted to set up an audition time and location near you. If you would like to audition during the College Audition Tour, check back for an upcoming fall schedule.

IOWA
Nov 19 Drake University Des Moines
Nov 20 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls
Nov 21-24 Iowa State University Ames
ILLINOIS
Nov 25 Augustana College Rock Island
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