TRUMPET VACANCY

The United States Naval Academy Band is seeking a trumpet player to perform with the

Jazz Combo, Ceremonial/Marching Units, and Brass Quintet. While Jazz style and

improvisation are the emphasis of this audition, a demonstration of proficiency in

classical trumpet performance is a requirement. The first round is based on a live video recording. The accepted applicants will then participate in a live audition, which will be

held in March 2021. The audition committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate

not meeting the highest professional standards.

To be considered for an audition, applicants will submit a one page resume to MU1 Dan

Coffman at auditions@usna.edu. Upon receipt of a resume, recording instructions will be

sent to the candidates. All travel arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of the

candidate. Active duty musicians from all branches of the U.S. military must also send a

letter of endorsement from their Commanding Officer.

In order to accept a position with the United States Naval Academy Band, the audition

winner must also qualify for enlistment in the United States Navy and successfully

complete Recruit Training. A minimum of a four-year enlistment is required. The Navy

has strict height, weight, and other medical requirements. Additionally, Naval Academy

Band members may not have tattoos that are visible in short sleeves or skirts. Applicants

are highly encouraged to seek out the advice of a U.S. Navy Recruiter. A recruiter is

trained and qualified to ascertain a citizen’s eligibility to join the U.S. Navy.

For more information, please contact MUC Madsen at madsen@usna.edu, or visit us on

the Web at https://usna.edu/USNABand

AUDITION PROCEDURES The live audition will take place in Annapolis, MD at the United States Naval Academy.

This audition 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 auditions@usna.edu:

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

Step 2: Submit a preliminary video recording only after receiving specific instructions on

how to do so. These instructions will be sent upon receipt of your resume. All recordings

are due by January 18, 2021. Required excerpts for recordings can be found on the next page. Video should be of the highest possible quality available to the candidate. Video

splicing or post-editing of any kind (i.e. switching of camera angles) during any of the

required selections will result in disqualification.

Step 3: The USNA Band Auditions Committee will be notifying you whether or not you

have advanced to the live audition round. If you advance to the live round, the schedule

and repertoire will be sent to you.

VIDEO REPERTOIRE

When the Saints Go Marching In--Key of F Solo trumpet playing melody with stylistic embellishments, followed by one chorus of improvisation. (2 total choruses) **Must be done without the aid of a metronome** 1/4 note=200-220 Joy Spring by Clifford Brown To be performed with jazz combo or play-along --Melody and one chorus of improvised solo 1/4 note=160 Eternal Triangle by Sonny Stitt To be performed with jazz combo or play-along --Melody and two choruses of improvised solo 1/4 note=minimum of 280 Jazz Ballad of the candidate's choosing --To be performed with jazz combo or play-along 1/4 note=maximum of 70 Semper Fidelis 2nd Cornet Play Intro, 1st and 2nd strains with no repeats Eternal Father 1st Cornet Play one time through, finish on the first ending

Taps

LIVE ROUND REPERTOIRE All the Things You Are To be performed with jazz combo. When the Saints Go Marching In Solo trumpet playing melody with stylistic embellishments, 2 choruses. As trumpet/soloist in New Orleans-style jazz combo 1/4 note=200-220 Jazz Ballad of the candidate's choosing The candidate provides three concert-pitch copies of a lead sheet at audition. To be performed with jazz combo. Joy Spring Eternal Triangle Samba Cya Little Phat Shuffle All for One Rise to the Occasion Taps Church Call Bravura 2nd Trumpet Standard of St. George Solo Trumpet Semper Fidelis Eternal Father

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DISCLAIMER Use of these .PDF files is strictly for United States Naval Academy Band auditions only. Any other use is not authorized

by the United States Naval Academy Band. The user assumes responsibility for obtaining appropriate licenses in conjunction with any further use of copyrighted works.

DISCLAIMER Use of these .PDF files is strictly for United States Naval Academy Band auditions only. Any other use is not authorized

by the United States Naval Academy Band. The user assumes responsibility for obtaining appropriate licenses in conjunction with any further use of copyrighted works.