U.S. Navy Concert/Ceremonial Band Horn

The United States Navy Band is seeking a horn instrumentalist for an immediate opening in the Concert/Ceremonial Band. To be considered for an audition, candidates must first apply online. The open call audition will take place on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

Qualifications: Successful candidates for this vacancy will demonstrate superior musicality and versatility, outstanding technique, and advanced sight-reading ability.

Audition Timeline: Monday, October 26, 2026: All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT. Monday, November 9, 2026: Live audition held at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.

Application Instructions: To register for this audition, complete the U.S. Navy Band Audition Application at https://usnavy.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4AXWbYkhQbah9k

You will be contacted by a Navy Band audition manager within two business days of application submission to confirm receipt. Please reply promptly to all correspondence.

Benefits: Upon completion of basic training, members of the U.S. Navy Band are advanced to the paygrade of E-6 (Musician 1st Class) under a contract for permanent assignment to the U.S. Navy Band, Washington, D.C. The starting salary for new members of the U.S. Navy Band ranges from $83,076 - $91,500.

Other benefits include:

• Loan repayment of qualified student loans up to $65,000

• Full medical coverage for service members and their dependents

• Education benefits including tuition assistance and the G.I. Bill

• Blended pension and partial 401(k) match retirement plan via the Thrift Savings Plan

• 30 days paid vacation annually Eligibility: The Navy has strict eligibility requirements. All applicants must be aged 18 to 41 and otherwise qualified for military service