U.S. Army Band Officer, Leader, Director, Conductor

Incredible opportunity to lead diverse organizations in the U.S. Army Band program. As a Band Officer you will lead talented soldiers, produce complex shows, manage logistics, and provide care to people and their families. You will also have opportunities to conduct the world’s most prestigious military bands and ensembles. Entry level executive career path in the Arts. Apply today!

Applications due by August 31th, 2024.

Visit https://www.usarmyband.com/conducting for more information.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary for a Second Lieutenant (O1 or O1E) ranges from $49,718 – $61,580 per year. Soldiers also receive a tax-free housing allowance based on their duty location which can range from $16,704 – $42,696 per year. Additional military benefits include medical and dental care for you and your family and 30 days paid vacation each year.

Assignment Locations

Army Band Officers are Active Duty Soldiers that rotate through a variety of assignments throughout their careers. They may serve at the following locations:

• The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” (Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, VA)
• The U.S. Army Field Band (Fort Meade, MD)
• The United States Military Academy Band (West Point, NY)
• The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band (Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA)
• 82nd Airborne Division Band and Chorus (Fort Liberty, NC)
• The United States Army Europe and Africa Band & Chorus (Sembach, Germany)
• 1st Cavalry Division Band (Fort Cavazos, TX)
• The U.S. Army School of Music (Virginia Beach, VA)

In addition, Army Band Officers may serve in administrative positions such as the U.S. Army Forces Command Staff Band Office (Fort Liberty, NC) or the Department of the Army Staff Bands Office (The Pentagon, Arlington, VA). Also, they may deploy as a Commander or Executive Officer of a band.

Qualifications

• At least 22 and no more than 34 at the time of Commissioning. Age waivers may be considered by the Army on a case-by-case basis. Prior-service applicants may have no more than 10 years of accumulated active federal service.
• A U.S. citizen
• A college graduate
• Eligible for a secret security clearance
• Physically fit (able to pass an Army Combat Fitness Test)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in music
• Superior skills as a conductor