Tenor audition - US Air Force Band Singing Sergeants

★ Annual Starting Salary: $67,676–$70,160

★ Full military benefits

★ 30 days of vacation annually

★ Full medical and dental benefits

★ Post 9-11 GI Bill for college up to $80,000

★ Four-year minimum enlistment required

★ Maximum age at time of enlistment is 39



The Singing Sergeants is the official chorus of the United States Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., it is one of six musical ensembles that form The U.S. Air Force Band. Featuring 24 active-duty musicians, the Singing Sergeants support military and civilian ceremonial and diplomatic functions, education outreach events, and concerts throughout metropolitan Washington, D.C., and the United States.



Formed initially as a men's chorus in 1945 from the rank and file of The U.S. Army Air Forces Band, the Singing Sergeants became the first premier military chorus to enlist women in 1973, diversifying their mission and increasing their scope of musical versatility. Today, the group's members often perform for the Department of Defense and other high-level military and civilian functions, using music to bridge language and cultural differences and helping advance positive diplomatic relations through song. The chorus is regularly featured at regional and national music education conferences, including the American Choral Directors Association, the Music Educators National Conference, and Chorus America. At varied venues, the Singing Sergeants reach a diverse audience with the beauty and power of music.



As part of The U.S. Air Force Band, the Singing Sergeants’ mission is to HONOR those who have served, INSPIRE American citizens to heightened patriotism and service, and CONNECT with the global community on behalf of the U.S. Air Force and the United States. The excellence demonstrated by the Singing Sergeants reflects the excellence displayed by all Airmen stationed worldwide, whose selfless service and sacrifices ensure the freedoms enjoyed by citizens of the United States of America.



Materials Required:

Preliminary audition materials are due no later than January 10, 2023. Please submit your professional resume and three audio recordings that match the following criteria:



1. One aria or art song.

2. One jazz standard or Broadway-style selection from any era.

3. One pop, rock, or country selection.

- At least one of the three selections must be in a language other than English.

- All recordings should be performed live with piano or instrumental accompaniment.*

4. Copy of your professional resume with education.



Versatility is a key quality of any successful candidate. Please maintain the integrity of each chosen musical style, as the Singing Sergeants require skills and strengths in many different genres and musical contexts.



*Attention should be given to provide a clear recording of your voice with good accompaniment balance. Studio processing (auto-tuning, Beat Detective) is discouraged.



Submission formatting:

• Recordings must be received as an MP3, WAV, M4A, or a compatible Apple/Android audio file type

o No cloud storage/file sharing links such as Google Docs, Google Drive, or Dropbox

• Resumes must be received as a PDF or Microsoft Word DOC

• Resume file names should be labeled last name, first name (example: Doe, Jane)

• Resume must include name, street address, phone number, and email address



Applicants who are considered qualified for the live audition will be contacted by The USAF Band auditions team, followed by an Air Force recruiter to assess each applicant's eligibility to enlist in the Air Force. Once approved by the recruiter, applicants will receive an audition invitation email. All invited candidates must be prepared to meet Air Force maximum allowable weight standards.

Age Limit - 39





Contact Information

For more information, e-mail: usafband.auditions@gmail.com

Musical questions: SingingSgtsAud@gmail.com
Salary: $67,676–$70,160