united states navy band concert/ceremonial band clarinet

RELEASED 20 August 2020

United States Navy Band Concert/Ceremonial Band Clarinet Audition Audition by Appointment The United States Navy Band is searching for a world-class clarinetist to join the ranks of the dedicated men and women who are called to serve; some of the world’s most professional highly acclaimed and inspiring musicians. This vacancy is for a permanent-duty position within the Navy’s premier Concert/Ceremonial Band a unit regularly staffed by 85 musicians who rotate between concert and ceremonial duties. Based in Washington D.C. and recognized as one of the finest wind ensembles in the world, the Concert Band has performed marches patriotic selections orchestral transcriptions and modern wind ensemble repertoire on national tours public concerts and educational conferences for nearly 100 years. The Ceremonial Band performs music at official military government functions and other special events including ceremonies for high-level military and civilian government officials at the White House and Pentagon and funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. Starting salary for a new member of the U.S. Navy Band is $64,412-$67,472, plus 30 days paid leave annually and full benefits for members and dependents. Members may also be eligible for an enlistment bonus (up to $10,000) and/or the Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $65,000). Those selected for the U.S. Navy Band are advanced to the paygrade of E-6 (musician first class) following recruit training, under a contract for permanent duty with the U.S. Navy Band. Applicants must be aged 18 to 39 and otherwise qualified for service in the U.S. Navy. Please note that the Navy has strict requirements with regard to medical readiness and physical appearance. Additionally, Navy Band members may not have tattoos that are visible in short sleeves and skirts. Please visit https://www.navyband.navy.mil/career_information.html for further details. The clarinet audition will take place at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. and will be scheduled by appointment. All parts are to be prepared as they are presented in this audition packet. Sight-reading and ensemble playing may be required on semi-final and final rounds. Application Instructions The live audition will take place in Washington, D.C., and is by invitation only. By-appointment auditions will be scheduled in small groups to most effectively facilitate physical distancing guidelines as set forth by the Department of the Navy and the Centers for Disease Control. To be considered for a live audition, please complete all of the steps below:

Step 1: Send the following materials via e-mail to [email protected]:

(1) One-page resume (.pdf preferred) (2) Letter of Endorsement - only for current military members

Step 2: Submit a preliminary audio recording. All recordings are due by September 30, 2020. Please e-mail the Navy Band in order to receive electronic submission instructions. Required excerpts for recordings can be found on the next page.

U.S. Navy Band Concert/Ceremonial Clarinet 2020 (Audition by Appointment)

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Recording Repertoire: Mozart, Clarinet Concerto in A Major, Mvt. 1, exposition Mendelssohn, Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream Fillmore, Americans We (no repeats) Bizet, Carmen Suite No. 1, Intermezzo Gounod, Ballet Music from Faust (excerpt) Dahl, Sinfonietta, [P] - [R]

Excerpts must be recorded in one continuous take. No editing of audio is permitted, except to trim to length. You must e-mail the Navy Band in order to receive electronic submission instructions. All materials, including recordings, are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 30, 2020. Live audition repertoire: Please prepare all selections as presented in this packet. All excerpts are in B flat unless otherwise noted. Sight-reading may also be required.

Solo *Mozart, Clarinet Concerto in A Major, Mvt. 1, exposition (a copy is provided for your convenience, but you may use your own edition)

Excerpts *Mendelssohn, Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream *Fillmore, Americans We (no repeats) *Bizet, Carmen Suite No. 1, Intermezzo *Gounod, Ballet Music from Faust (excerpt) *Dahl, Sinfonietta, [P] - [R] Fillmore, The Man of the Hour Sullivan, Pineapple Poll, No. 1 Opening Number, pickup to [9] – [12] Weber, Oberon, Overture, pickup to Allegro con fuoco – 5 before [A] Holst, Hammersmith (two excerpts) Berlioz, Symphonie Fantastique, Mvt. 3 (excerpt) Excerpts to be played with ensemble members Mendelssohn, Hebrides Overture (please prepare both parts) Strauss, Serenade in E flat, Op. 7 (Clarinet 2)

Beginning through m. 8 5 after [F] - 4 before [H]

Grainger, Lincolnshire Posy, Mvt. 4, beginning - m. 25 *indicates excerpts that are also to be recorded




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