Performance Job
West Point, NY, United States
Posted: 05 Feb 2026
West Point Band
Tenor Trombone
(full-time, permanent)
$84,008 - $96,356 p/year
Salary & Benefits
– Annual salary $84,008-$96,356 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
– Post 9/11 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):
Standard repertoire solo of candidate choice, 3-7 minutes
Berlioz, La Damnation de Faust, Hungarian March, measures 89-114
Ravel, Bolero
Mozart, Requiem in D Minor, K.727, Tuba Mirum
Sousa, Hands Across the Sea, pick up to the last strain
Live round excerpts will be sent to selected candidates via email.
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 second trombone with the West Point Band’s concert band and marching band; play first trombone as needed. Play with chamber ensembles that range in musical genre. 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. Questions about this job listing or music list should be directed to SSG Alaina Alster, Principal Trombone: alaina.alster@westpoint.edu
– Annual salary $84,008-$96,356 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
– Post 9/11 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):
Standard repertoire solo of candidate choice, 3-7 minutes
Berlioz, La Damnation de Faust, Hungarian March, measures 89-114
Ravel, Bolero
Mozart, Requiem in D Minor, K.727, Tuba Mirum
Sousa, Hands Across the Sea, pick up to the last strain
Live round excerpts will be sent to selected candidates via email.
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 second trombone with the West Point Band’s concert band and marching band; play first trombone as needed. Play with chamber ensembles that range in musical genre. 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. Questions about this job listing or music list should be directed to SSG Alaina Alster, Principal Trombone: alaina.alster@westpoint.edu
Closing date: 27 Apr 2026
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