U.S. Navy Band - Bass II Vocalist

The United States Navy Band announces an immediate vacancy for Bass Vocalist (Bass II /Low Bass) in the Sea Chanters Chorus. The live audition is by invitation only, following a pre-screened recorded round. Live auditions will take place at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. This is an immediate vacancy and will remain open until it is filled. Successful candidates for this vacancy must comfortably sing Bass II with a minimum low-range requirement of D2. Candidates will be required to demonstrate commanding stage presence, superior versatility, outstanding solo and choral technique, and advanced sight-reading ability.
Located in Washington, D.C., on the historic Washington Navy Yard, the U.S. Navy’s official chorus performs regularly for the President, Vice President, and numerous government, military, and foreign dignitaries. With unmatched versatility, they perform traditional choral music, sea chanteys, patriotic fare, opera, Broadway, and contemporary music. In addition to local concerts and an annual national tour, the Sea Chanters are frequently featured at important national events.

Starting salary for a new member of the U.S. Navy Band is $76,018 - $83,470. Other benefits include student loan repayment, full medical coverage for members and their dependents, education benefits including tuition assistance and G.I. Bill, blended pension and partial 401(k) match retirement plan via the Thrift Savings Program (TSP), and 30 days paid vacation annually. Those selected for positions in the U.S. Navy Band are advanced to the paygrade of E-6 (Musician 1st Class) following completion of recruit training, under a contract for permanent assignment to the U.S. Navy Band, Washington, D.C.

All applicants must be aged 18 to 41 and otherwise qualified for service in the U.S. Navy. Please note that the Navy has strict regulations regarding medical readiness and physical appearance.