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United States Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorus Alto/Mezzo-Soprano Vocalist Audition February 22, 2018

The Sea Chanters is the United States Navy’s official chorus and performs a variety of music including traditional choral music, sea chanteys, patriotic fare, opera, Broadway and contemporary music. Based in Washington, D.C., the Sea Chanters perform for the President, Vice President and numerous congressional, military and foreign dignitaries. In addition to national tours and concerts in the Washington area, the Sea Chanters can frequently be found at the center of our most important national events, at the White House and U.S. Capitol, as well as at NFL and other professional sporting events.

Starting salary in the U.S. Navy Band is $61,557-$67,461, plus 30 days paid leave annually, and full benefits for members and dependents. Members may also be eligible for an enlistment bonus (up to $10,000) and/or the Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $65,000). Those selected for the U.S. Navy Band are advanced to the paygrade of E-6 (musician first class) following recruit training under a contract for permanent duty with the U.S. Navy Band. Applicants must be aged 18 to 39 and otherwise qualified for service in the U.S. Navy.

Application Instructions

The live audition will take place on Feb. 22, 2019 in Washington, D.C., and is by invitation only. In order to be considered for a live audition, you must complete the steps below. All materials, including video recordings (if applicable), are due by 11:59 pm EST on Jan. 15, 2019.

Step 1: Send the following materials via e-mail to navyband.auditions@navy.mil (1) One-page resume (.pdf preferred) (2) Letter of Endorsement (current DoD service members only)

Step 2: Preliminary audition. You may choose from the following options:

Option A: Attend a live preliminary audition in New York City. Auditions will be held Jan. 10, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Jan. 11 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm., with callbacks on the afternoon of Jan. 11. A live accompanist will be provided. For details on this option or to secure an audition time, please contact the U.S. Navy Band by Jan. 4. Walk-in auditions will be offered subject to availability. Repertoire requirements can be found on the next page.

Location: Pearl Studios 500 Eighth Avenue, 12th Floor New York, NY 10018

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Option B: Submit video recordings electronically, either with an accompanist or backing track. No audio editing is permitted. Video recordings are due by Jan. 15, 2019. Repertoire requirements can be found on the next page.

Preference will not be given to any candidate based on that individual’s choice of preliminary option. Preliminary Requirements

Successful candidates for the alto/mezzo soprano vocalist vacancy must demonstrate:

• Strong “showcase” solo abilities in a variety of styles to include classical, pop, musical theater and jazz

• Excellent choral technique, ensemble sensitivity and advanced sight-reading ability Live preliminary and video recordings: Please prepare or submit one selection from each of the following genres:

(1) Aria or art song in a foreign language of your choice (2) Contemporary musical theater song (post-1960) (3) Pop/top 40/jazz standard/80s song

Video recordings are not to exceed 12 minutes in total length. Live preliminary only: You must submit a vocal score or lead sheet (not just a lyric sheet with chords) in order to confirm your audition slot. Present the lead sheet in the key you wish to sing (no transpositions) and clearly mark tempo and feel. All music should have roadmap clearly marked, and tempo changes penciled in. All materials due by 11:59 pm EST on Jan. 4. Callback repertoire will consist of the following. Sheet music is attached to this document for your convenience; please prepare as marked. Sight-reading and/or “quick-study” pieces may be asked for as well.

(1) Irving Berlin – Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor (Alto line) (2) Kate Pierson, et al. – Roam (Alto line) (3) Bill Edwards (arr.) – Blue (Alto 1 line)

For official submission instructions as well as eligibility information, please contact: navyband.auditions@navy.mil. You must e-mail the Navy Band prior to submitting your materials.

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Berlin – Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor (1)

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Berlin – Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor (2)

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Pierson – Roam (1)

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Pierson – Roam (2)

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Pierson – Roam (3)

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Pierson – Roam (4)

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Pierson – Roam (5)

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(♩ = 92) Edwards (arr.) – Blue (1)

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Edwards (arr.) – Blue (2)

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Edwards (arr.) – Blue (3)

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Edwards (arr.) – Blue (4)

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Edwards (arr.) – Blue (5)