“The President’s Own”

United States Marine Band

Colonel Timothy W. Foley, Director

ANNOUNCES A VACANCY FOR

EUPHONIUM
Auditions for Euphonium will be held Monday, January 12, 2004, beginning at 9:00 A .M ., at the Marine Barracks in
Washington, DC. The registration desk will be open from 7:30 A.M. to 12:00 noon; applicants are urged to check in by
9:00 a.m. if possible. No specific audition times will be assigned; musicians will be heard in the order in which they
appear and register. If not completed on January 12th, auditions will continue on Tuesday, January 13th. Applicants should
therefore be available to perform on both days. Applicants will be placed on the audition list upon receipt of a current
resume and completed applicant factsheet, which should be received by the Marine Band before the day of the audition.
The audition committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards.

“The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band is America’s oldest musical organization, whose primary mission is to provide
music for the President of the United States. Marine Band musicians perform frequently at the White House in small
ensembles, chamber orchestra, concert band, and as soloists. The Marine Band performs for a variety of commitments, to
include public concerts, recording sessions, touring, chamber music recitals, military ceremonies and state functions.

Today’s Marine Band is composed of 143 of the nation’s finest musicians. Those selected for the U.S. Marine Band are
exempt from recruit training and are appointed to the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6) under a contract “for duty with the U.S.
Marine Band only.” The winner of the audition will receive instructions regarding enlistment procedures.

The audition will consist of the following:

A) A solo of applicant’s choice

B) Excerpts from the following (enclosed):

“Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms” (Mantia)
“The Stars and Stripes Forever” (Sousa)
March from Suite in F for Military Band, Opus 28, No. 2 (Holst)
Overture to Benvenuto Cellini (Berlioz/Patterson)
The Roman Carnival Overture, Opus 9 (Berlioz/Godfrey II)
Chaconne from Suite in E-flat for Military Band, Opus 28, No. 1 (Holst)
“Fiesta del Pacifico” (Nixon)
Theme and Variations, Opus 43a (Schoenberg)
Aegean Festival Overture (Makris/Bader)
“Molly on the Shore” (Grainger/Rogers)
The Pines Near a Catacomb from The Pines of Rome (Respighi/Duker)
Toccata Marziale (Vaughan Williams)
Marche Hongroise from La Damnation de Faust, Opus 24 (Berlioz/Bowlin)
“Rocky Point Holiday” (Nelson)
Colonial Song (Grainger)
Jupiter from The Planets, Opus 32 (Holst/Smith)

C) Sight-reading

For further information, please contact the following:

U.S. Marine Band Operations Officer
Marine Barracks, 8th & I Streets, SE
Washington, D.C. 20390-5000
telephone: (202) 433-5714
facsimile: (202) 433-4752
e-mail: PerryWA@mbw.usmc.mil

Additional information about “The President’s Own” is available at www.marineband.usmc.mil

 "The President's Own"
UNITED STATES MARINE BAND
Colonel Timothy W. Foley, Director

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT FOR U.S. MARINE BAND APPLICANTS

This statement is provided in compliance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a)
which requires Federal agencies to inform individuals who are requested to furnish personal information
about themselves.

1. Authority. 10 U.S.C. 5063, MCO P5211.2

2. Principal Purposes . The information that will be requested from you in the selection process and
personal interview is intended to provide a basis on which to evaluate your suitability to hold a position
with the United States Marine Band.

3. Routine Uses . In addition to being used by U.S. Marine Band staff in the audition and evaluation
process, pertinent information will be provided to other government activities in a preliminary screening
to determine your ability to obtain a security clearance granting Category III White House Access, which
is a requirement for duty with the United States Marine Band.

4. Disclosure of this information is voluntary, but failure to do so could result in the inability of U.S.
Marine Band staff to evaluate your suitability for a position in the United States Marine Band and could
preclude further participation in the audition process.

Applicant Signature Day/Month/Year

APPLICANT FACT SHEET

INSTRUMENT(S) _____________________________________________________________

First Name:___________________Middle Initial:_______Last Name:__________________

Street Address:_______________________________________________Apt #:___________

City:_______________________________________State:_______Zip Code:_____________

Daytime phone:__________________________Evening phone:_______________________

Date of Birth:______________________Date available for enlistment:__________ ________

Prior military service (Yes or No) ?___________Length of service:____________________

(over)
Are you a United States Citizen (Yes or No) ?___________

Are you now on active duty or reserve status (Yes or No)? If yes, please describe ______

______________________________________________________________________________

List 2 references (include name & title, complete address, telephone number, and fax
number if available)

Reference # 1 Reference # 2

_____________________________________ _________________________________

____________________________________ _________________________________

____________________________________ _________________________________

Phone _____________________________ Phone ___________________________

Fax ________________________________ Fax _____________________________

Upon receiving this factsheet and a current resume, the Operations Officer will place your name
on the audition list, confirming your appearance at the audition. If you are unable to attend or
have further questions, please call (202) 433-5714 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Eastern time on weekdays. Otherwise, no further confirmation is necessary.

Please mail your resume and completed applicant factsheet to the following:

Operations Officer
U.S. Marine Band
Marine Barracks, 8th and I Streets, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20390-5000

Facsimile: (202) 433-4752

 "THE PRESIDENT'S OWN"
UNITED STATES MARINE BAND
Colonel Timothy W. Foley, Director
Euphonium Audition - January 12-13, 2004

Theme (freely)
# 6œ
8 œ œ. œœ œ œ œ
"Believe me, If All Those Endearing Youngs Charms" (Mantia)
e = 112 &

# œ œ œ œ œ œ œ. œ œ œ œ œœ
& œ œ œ œ. œ œ œ œ. œ œ œ œ œ œ œ

# œ œ j œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ. œ œ œ œ œ
& œ œ œ. œ œ œ. œ

Uœ
# œ . Uœ œ œ œ œœ œ œ j 7
œ œ œ . œ œ œ . œj ‰ ‰
Piu mosso

œ . œ œ œ œ
& œ œœ
Var. I q. = 69+
. . œ . œ. . . œ œ
œ . œ. œ.
# Œ ‰‰œ œ œ œ # œ œ œ .
œ . œ œ œ
. œ œœ œ œ œ # .
œ œ
& œ œ
. . œ œ œ. . . . œ . œ œ
œ œ. œ. œ

# œœ . œ. .
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œ.
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& œ œ œœ œœ œ J œ

m Uœ
# œ œ . œ. œ. œ. œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
3 3

& œ œ œ œ œ œ œ #œ œ œ #œ œ. œ.
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. . œ . œ. œ. .
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& œ œ œ. œ. œ. . œ œ
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& œ
Marine Band, 8th and I Streets, SE, Washington, DC 20390-5000 4
Telephone: 202/433-5714 • Internet: www.marineband.usmc.mil
“The Stars and Stripes Forever” (Sousa)

h=120
˙ œ . œ œ ˙^ œ n œ . œ. œ b œ œj . . .
œ
^ ^ ^ ^ œ œœœ œ
? b C J œ b œ^ n œ^ œ n œ œ Œ ˙ .. œ . œ œ œ . œ œ œ . œ œ Œ œ . œ œ .œ œ
bb œ
ƒ ƒ
œ . œ. œ œ n ˙ . œ b œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. n œ. œ. . ^
œ . . œ. . . . .
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J ‰‰J J ‰‰ J J ‰ J ‰J ‰ œ ‰ œ ‰ ^
œ ‰
œ
J
œ
‰‰J J ‰‰ œJ œJ ‰n œJ ‰Jœ ‰b œ. ‰
b J J œnœœ œ œ J œnœœ œ œ J
p f p
^ . œ^ . œ ^œ ˙˙ ^ > œ .œ
? b œ‰ œ œ Œ .. Œ œJ ˙ J ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ œ . œ œ ˙
n œ œ œ œ ˙ œ œ w ˙ œ . œJ ˙ œ . œJ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ œ . œ œ œ J
1 2

bb J ˙ J ˙ J
f f ƒ

? b œ œœ . œ w œŒ
bb J

March from Suite in F for Military Band, Opus 28, No. 2 (Holst)

h=120 E ˙ ˙
solo
œ̆ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙
? b 22 Ó œ. w ˙
F
œ œ œ œ w ˙ ˙ ˙. œ ˙. œ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙
?b ˙ œ . œ̆ ˙ ˙

F
˙ œ . œ̆ ˙ ˙ ˙ œ œ -̇ -̇ -̇ œ . œ̆. ˙ ˙ œ œ œ œ w ˙ ˙
?b w

˙. œ ˙. œ ˙ ˙ ˙. œ œ œ œ
? ˙ œ œ œ w ˙
b
cres.

USMB Euphonium Audition 5

Overture to Benvenuto Cellini (Berlioz/Patterson)

“¡–•‘senza accel. h = j112

œ œ œ œ œ œ œ #œ œ œ œ œ nœ
?# C ‰œ j œ œ #œ œ œ œ
œ œ œœœœœœœ œ œœœ
œ ‰
œ J œœœ
œ
ƒ
œœœœœ
?# œ œ œ œ #œ œ œ œ œ œ nœ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
œ #œ œ œ œ œ œ
œ ‰ j œj œ œ œ œ
j
œ
œ

œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ nœ œ œ #˙ œ . œ œ œ #œ œ
œ
? # œœœ œ œ #œ J œ #œ œ #œ œ œ œ #œ
S
œ #œ ‹œ œ œ œ #œ #œ ˙ nœ . œ œ œ nœ
# œ # œ œ nœ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
?# J
S
œ œ #
j
œ œ œ œ # œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ #œ œ
j
œ nœ œ #œ œ nœ œ #œ œ
j
nœ œ œ œ nœ
œ
œ
? # ‰. R ≈ R ≈R œ
≈R
j

S S S S
œ n œj œ œ œ n œ œ œ œ œ œj œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ^ œ^ œ^ ^ œ^ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
? # œœœ≈R œ œ^
≈R
S S
œ “¡–
œ
ªœ‘.
œ œ œ # œ œ n œ # œ œ n œ œ œ
? # œ œ œ œ œ œ œ #œ œ œ œ nœ #œ #œ œœœœœ
‰
ƒ

USMB Euphonium Audition 6

The Roman Carnival Overture, Opus 9 (Berlioz/Godfrey II)

Allº Vivace
Q
˙. b˙. ˙. œ. bœ . b˙.
q.=160 ? b b 86 b ˙ .
Solo

Œ ‰ Œ ‰
π

œ. bœ . bœ . œ . œ bœ bœ b˙.
? b ˙. œ. ˙. œ œ̆ n œ œ¯ œ . œ ¯
b nœ n˙. ˙.

œ œ œ œ̆ œ œ œ œ̆ R
œ œ̆ œ œ̆
? b b œ œ̆ ˘ œ œ̆ œ œ̆ ˘ œ̆ œ œ œ̆ œ œ̆ œ œ̆ œ œ̆
‘
poco cres.

œ̆ œ œ œ bœ œ œ nœ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
œ̆ b œ n œ̆ œ œ̆ b œ œ
? b œ œ
b ‘ ‘ ‘
˘ ˘ ˘ ˘ ˘ ˘ ˘ ˘
poco cres.

œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
? b œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
b
˘ ˘ ˘ ˘
œ
cres. molto

œ
? b b !˙ . ˙. œ œ œ œ œ̆ œ œ œ nœ œ œ œ œ œ œ nœ œ œ nœ œ œ œ
!
ƒ

nœ œ œ bœ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ ˙. œ œ œ œ œ œ n œ œ b œ >œ̆
? b œ ! œ. œ œ œ
b
˘
S ƒ

USMB Euphonium Audition 7

Chaconne from Suite in E-flat for Military Band, Opus 28, No. 1 (Holst)

Allegro moderato. A œ ˙ œ œ ˙
q=96-100 ? b b b 43 Œ Œ œ ˙ œ ˙ ˙ œ ˙ œ
F legato

? bb ˙ . ˙
œ œ ˙ ˙ ˙. ˙ ¯‰
b ˙ œ œ ˙ œ œ ˙ œ
f ˙ œ cres.
ƒ
B
? b ¯ ‰ Œ œ¯ ‰ œ¯ ‰ Œ ¯ ‰ ¯‰ ¯‰ Œ œ ‰ Œ œ¯ ‰ œ ‰ Œ ¯ ‰ œ¯ ‰ œ¯ ‰ Œ
¯ ¯
bb œ œ œ œ œ

? bb ˙ .
Pesante.
œ œ œ œ
b œ œ œ œ œ œ
œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ

œ
? bb œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
C
b œ œ œ¯ ‰ Œ Œ
dim.

“Fiesta del Pacifico” (Nixon)

q=144 130

# 3 Solo
b˙ . - -̇ .
& # 4 n˙ . ˙. b˙ œ b œ b œ n ˙ . ˙. ˙.
#˙ œ #œ œ #˙ .
p cantabile P

## 140

& -̇ . #˙ œ # œ œ n ˙-
. ˙. ˙. b˙ . ˙. ˙.
b˙ . b˙ .

#
& # Œ Œ
œ

USMB Euphonium Audition 8

Theme and Variations, Opus 43a (Schoenberg)

VAR. V
MOLTO MODERATO q=72
œ. <
150
j P 149
œ bœ #œ œ œ œ #œ #œ œ œ œ # œ. n œ.
nœ #œ #œ
p j
148
4
Cl. Solo 8 va

&b4 œ œ nœ œ bœ œ bœ J >œ œ . œ #œ
∑ p cantabile

n>œ œ # œ n œ .
152 153

# œ < ‰ >n œ #œ ‹œ # œ< œ #œ #œ

œ n œ œ. # œ. n œ n œ œ #œ œ #œ < ‰ #œ nœ
151

b ≈
>
& J nœ J

n œ . b œ œ œ b œ b œ œ n œ < #>œ # œ. n œ. 155œ # œ <

156

œ. b œ. n œ œ œ b œ œ œ œ œ
154

&b ≈ ≈ # œ # œ. n œ. # œ .
Flutter tongue

æ æ æ æ æ æ
pæ æ

j ‰# Œ œ #œ bœ . . .
≈ #œ nœ œ œ #œ
158 159

≈ n œ œ # œ. n œ .
157 P
b Ó œ œ œ nœ ≈ #œ œ< ‰ œ
>
& œ œ J
161
POCO RIT. 162
. #œ .
A TEMPO

≈ #œ #œ nœ nœ nœ ≈ ≈ #œ #œ #œ #œ Œ ‰ œ nœ bœ œ . nœ nœ #œ œ n œ. # œ.
160
< P
&b œ
>
J #œ
p
165

œ # œ < ≈ n œ b œ œ œ œ œJ œ >b œ
164 POCO A POCO ALLARG.
#œ . nœ nœ < ≈ > # œ. # œ. # œ
. #œ #œ
> <
n˙ bœ< ≈ #œ
163

b
>
& nœ J

œ n œ œ< n>œ œ # œ . #œ
n œ .< b>œ œ nœ # œ ≈ n œ œ œj # œ #œ œ#
166 167

&b J

P means: principal part, the end of which has been marked with the sign #
< means ending of a phrase
> means begining of a phrase

USMB Euphonium Audition 9

Aegean Festival Overture (Makris/Bader)

Âœ168 Œ=Œ (eighth note reamins constant)

18 œ œ œ œ œ
?4 œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ 6 #œ ‰ œ ‰ 7 œ bœ nœ 4
4 8 8 4
f
œ œ bœ œ nœ œ œ œ bœ œ
?4 œ œ œ œ œ bœ œ œ œ œ 6 n œ œJ J 7 J 4
4 8 8 4
19 œ œ œ œ #œ œ #œ œ œ #œ œ œ œ #œ œ œ œ œ œ #œ
?4 6 7 4
4 8 8 4
ƒ
œ œ œ œ #œ œ #œ œ œ #œ œ œ œ #œ œ œ œ œ œ #œ œ œ œ œ #œ œ œ
?4 6 7 4 8
4 8 8 4 8
20 #œ œ œ œ œ œ nœ œ #œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ bœ œ œ
?8 J ‰ 12 4
8 ‘ 8 4
cresc.
nœ
œ >œ
?4 Ó
4
ƒ

The Pines Near a Catacomb from The Pines of Rome (Respighi/Duker)

q=72
œ. ˙ >œ >œ
? # 46 œ œ œœœ˙ ˙ œ œ ˙. œ. œ œ
J J J
ƒ 3 3

>˙ . œ œ ˙ œ. œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
œ œ >˙ >œ œ . œ 12 œ œ ˙ w œ
?# J 45 J . .
ƒ f dim. poco a poco

w œ w œ
?# w œ

USMB Euphonium Audition 10

“Molly on the Shore” (Grainger/Rogers)
>
h=108 œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
œ œ œ
? bbC Œ ‰ J
bb
f
3

œ œ œ 75
œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ. œ œ.
as if starred (quasi Solo)
œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
? bb œ œ œ œ J J
bb
P 3

very feelingly

? bb
œ. œ œ.
J
œ
J œ œ œ œ >œ œ ‰ œ. œ œ.
J
œ
J œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
bb J
3

œ œ œ œ œ.
œ œ œ œ œ œ œ >œ œ. œ œ œ œ œ
83
œ œ œ
? b b œ. J J ‰
œ. J J
bb
f f
>œ >œ
>˙ œ œ œ b>œ œ œ >œ œ œ œ œ
? bb b œ ‰ J
b Œ Œ Œ ‰ J Œ Œ
F louden
œ œ œ œ œ œ œ ˙ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
as if starred (quasi Solo)
91
˙ œ. œ ˙. ˙ œ
? bb b J
b
ƒ
very feelingly

? b b œ.
99
œ ˙ w œ ‰ Œ Ó
bb J J
∏

USMB Euphonium Audition 11

Toccata Marziale (Vaughan Williams)

œ. œ. œ. œ . œ
Allegro maestoso q = 104 1
? b b 43 j œ œ œ œ . j œ j bœ œ
œ . . . œ . œ. œ. œ. œ . œ œ. œ. œ. œ. œ- œ- œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. - œ- œ- - J
f f simile

œ œ b œ . œ œ- œ- b œ- - b œ- 2- -
œ
? bb œ œ œ œ . œ œ œ œ ‰ œ œ- œ œ- œ
œ- b œ ‰ œj œ- - œ- œ- b œ- œ- J ‰ œJ ‰
J J œ
J
-

b œ . œ œ œ b œ œ œ œ œ b œ œ 3 b œ. . b œ. b œ. . b œ. b œ- œ- œ- œ œ- b œ- œ- œ
? bb J J ‰ Œ œ. œ œ. b œ. œ. œ œ. b œ. J J J‰
f p cresc. f
œ. b œ. œ. œ. œ. 4
bœ œ œ œ œ bœ œ bœ bœ 5 1
simile

? bb Œ œ J‰ Œ ∑ œœ œ ‰ œ. œ. œ. œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
. œ œ . œ. œ. J . . œœœ œ
.
f ƒ

> >
œ >œ œ . œ œ œ œ œ œ . œ œ œ œ n œ œ œ œ œ œ 6 œ
? bb jœ œ œ J J
œ œ œ J J
f ƒ marc.

. œ-
Jupiter from The Planets, Opus 32 (Holst/Smith)
Allegro giocoso. q = 138
. . .
œ œ . œ œ œ
? b b 24 5 .œ œ- œ- œ œ. œ- œ. œ œ. œ. œ . œ œ œ. œ. œ. œ. œ J J
J J
f molto pesante
œ œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ. œ œ œ œ œ œ
? bb J ‰
p cresc. poco a poco ƒ
œ œœœ œœ œ œœœ œœ œ œœœ œœ œ œœœ œœ œ œœœœœœ
? bb Œ
#œ
Ï
1
? bb j œœ œœœœ
˙ ˙ j
œ. œ- œ- œ -
USMB Euphonium Audition 12
Marche Hongroise from La Damnation de Faust, Opus 24 (Berlioz/Bowlin)

h=88 75
? bb C Ó Œ œœœ ˙ Œ œœœ
soli
bbb
p 3 3

? bb ˙ œ
Œ œœœ œ œ œ œ
œ œ
j
œ œ nœ œ nœ nœ ˙ Œ œ nœ
nœ ˙
Œ œ nœ
nœ
bbb
3 3 3
3

œ nœ œ œ œ œ j
œ nœ œ 83 3 n œ n œ nœ œ nœ nœ œ œ œ
? bb
œ
bbb Œ Ó Œ
f
3
poco

j
œ nœ œ n œ œ n œ n œ œ bœ œ œ
n œ n œ
nœ
? bb b Œ ∑ Ó Œ œ Œ Œ Œ Œ
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bb
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USMB Euphonium Audition 13

“Rocky Point Holiday” (Nelson)
27
q=176-184
4 crisply
& 4 œj ‰ ‰ j j‰ ‰ j‰ j‰ ‰ j ‰
not slower

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f espr. ƒ
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29
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& #œ
f
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30
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& Œ

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Colonial Song (Grainger)
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q=80 b
P molto espress.
(più mosso) 29
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a tempo
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b >>>
cresc.
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f cresc. appass.
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> >
44
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USMB Euphonium Audition 14
 “THE PRESIDENT’S OWN” UNITED STATES MARINE BAND
Colonel Timothy W. Foley, Director

Marine Barracks 8th and I Streets, SE Washington, DC 20390-5000

Operations: (202) 433-5714 Public Affairs: (202) 433-5809 Fax: (202) 433-4752
www.marineband.usmc.mil

Career Information
Auditions maximum age for which waivers may be granted to those with
no prior military service is 34. Applicants must also pass the

M arine Band auditions occur only in anticipation of

projected vacancies, and are announced in The
International Musician, as well as by direct mailings to college
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and a
complete physical examination, which includes complying
with established height/weight standards both at the time of
band directors and instrumental music instructors. All enlistment and throughout one’s Marine Corps career (see
auditions take place in John Philip Sousa Band Hall at Marine height/weight chart on the following page).
Barracks in Washington, DC, and are conducted much like
those of major symphony orchestras. There is no taped round The playing part of the audition assesses only the individual’s
for Marine Band auditions. musical qualifications. To be offered a position in the Marine
Band, one must also be physically qualified and be capable of
Interested applicants should send a letter of inquiry with being granted the required security clearance. Selection as a
a current resume to Operations Officer, U.S. Marine Band, finalist is not a determination that one is musically qualified
Marine Barracks, 8th and I Streets, SE, Washington, DC for the position. Finalists are those the committee wishes to
20390-5000, or fax this information to (202) 433-4752. hear again in order to make a more complete assessment of
Applicants must travel to Washington at their own expense. their abilities.

Musical Requirements Finalists are interviewed at the time of the audition in an effort
to identify any potential problems that could affect the individ-

N o specific level of education is required, but most band

members hold college degrees, and many hold advanced
degrees. The playing ability and expertise required are equiva-
ual’s ability to be enlisted for duty with the Marine Band,
either related to health or the White House security clearance.
The Privacy Act notice included as part of the Applicant Fact
lent to those of any major professional musical organization. Sheet explains that information will be requested in the selec-
tion process and personal interview to provide a basis on
The broad range of Marine Band commitments requires which to evaluate the applicant’s suitability to hold a position
musical versatility from all band members. Typical commit- with the Marine Band, and will not be used for any other pur-
ments include band concerts, ceremonial events, chamber pose. While disclosure of this information is voluntary, failure
orchestra and small ensemble performances, touring, and to do so could result in the inability of Marine Band staff to
recording sessions. evaluate the applicant’s suitability for a position in the Marine
Band and could preclude further participation in the audition
Qualifications process. Likewise, disclosure of information during the inter-
view that is determined to be disqualifying in nature could

U nited States citizenship and successful completion of an

extensive background investigation are mandatory in
order to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance with Category
result in the applicant’s immediate dismissal from the remain-
der of the audition process.

III White House Access. Applicants holding a dual citizenship The criteria for duty with “The President’s Own” are very
will be required to renounce their foreign citizenship as a pre- stringent and are established by those outside agencies respon-
requisite to obtaining clearance. This clearance is a require- sible for granting physical qualification and security clear-
ment for the assignment of the Military Occupational Specialty ances. The Marine Band must comply with the criteria and
(MOS) 9811 - Member, United States Marine Band. Due to guidance provided by these outside agencies in order to assess
the length and scope of the security clearance process, it is ini- applicants. While each applicant is different, and each will be
tiated following the member’s enlistment onto active duty. evaluated on a case-by-case basis, following are some issues
Failure to obtain and maintain this security clearance may that could affect the individual’s ability to be found fully quali-
result in administrative separation from the U.S. Marine Corps. fied for enlistment with the Marine Band:
Current regulations authorize enlistment between ages 17 and
28. Age waivers may be granted in some cases; however the Physical Qualifications: Disqualifying conditions may include,
but are not limited to, failure to meet height/weight standards “The President’s Own,” applicants receive full medical and
at time of enlistment; serious vision and auditory problems; aptitude testing at the Military Enlistment Processing Station
hypertension; diabetes; heart defects; seizure; inflammatory (MEPS) nearest their current residence. This testing is coordi-
bowel syndrome; loss of an eye or kidney; cancer within five nated by the Marine Band in cooperation with local Marine
years; anorexia; treatment for asthma during the past five Corps recruiters.
years; allergy immunotherapy during the past two years; and
physical limitations due to injury or congenital conditions. About the Enlistment
Clearance Qualifications: Disqualifying conditions may
include but are not limited to: arrest and/or conviction of a
felony; frequent involvement with authorities even as a juve-
T he enlistment process is completed at the applicant’s local
MEPS. A standard four-year enlistment contract is signed
“for duty with the U.S. Marine Band only.”
nile; DWI/DUI; having been a patient in an institution primari-
ly devoted to the treatment of mental, emotional, or psycho- Marine Band musicians are permanently assigned and may not
logical disorders; pattern of financial irresponsibility (bank- be transferred to any other unit or location. Upon enlistment,
ruptcy, debt or credit problems, defaulting on a student loan); new members are appointed to the rank of Staff Sergeant (pay
membership in any organization that advocates the commis- grade E-6) in the U. S. Marine Corps and receive all pay and
sion of acts of force or violence to deny other persons their benefits commensurate with that grade. They are also subject
rights under the Constitution of the United States; having to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the rules and articles
petitioned to be declared a conscientious objector to war; mov- of which govern the discipline of the U.S. Armed Forces.
ing violations with fines over $200; illegal drug use (to include
any use of cocaine, heroin, LSD, and PCP); and the illegal Following enlistment, new members report directly to
purchase, possession, or sale of any such narcotics. Washington, DC, with official travel and shipment of house-
hold goods conducted at government expense.
Note: Applicants with questions about their specific cases
should call Captain John R. Barclay, Executive Assistant to the Recruit Training
Director, at (202) 433-3993 or e-mail
barclayjr@mbw.usmc.mil prior to the audition.

At the completion of the personal interview and health/security

M embers of the Marine Band are the only members of the
U. S. Armed Services not required to undergo recruit
training. The mission of the Marine Band is “to provide music
screening, if it is determined that health and/or background and perform such other functions as are directed by the
issues could affect an individual’s ability to be enlisted for President of the United States and the Commandant of the
duty with the Marine Band, such matters will be addressed Marine Corps.” Unlike other Marine Corps musical units, the
with the respective agencies responsible for physical qualifica- Marine Band has no secondary combat role, and its members
tion or clearance matters. If these agencies confirm that an are exempt from all such training. Marine Band musicians
applicant is unequivocally disqualified for either physical or report to Washington fully trained to perform their primary
security clearance reasons, the Director reserves the right to duties in the accomplishment of the band’s unique musical
eliminate the individual from further consideration. mission. Therefore, there is no requirement for Marine Band
musicians to undergo recruit training.
Once found fully qualified and selected for a position with

Marine Corps Weight Standards

Male Weight Standards:

Height (inches) 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78
Weight (pounds)
Minimum 110 114 117 121 125 128 132 136 140 144 148 152 156 160 164
Maximum 160 165 170 176 181 186 192 197 203 208 214 220 226 232 238

Female Weight Standards:

Height (inches) 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73
Weight (pounds)
Minimum 91 94 97 100 104 107 110 114 117 121 125 128 132 136 140 144
Maximum 120 124 128 132 137 141 146 150 155 160 164 169 174 179 184 189
New band members are instructed by the band’s Drum Major rank. The BAH is recomputed periodically to ensure that it
in appropriate military and band-related subjects. This ongoing conforms with actual housing costs. The Washington area
process of instruction gives each musician essential knowledge rates one of the highest BAH rates in the nation.
about his or her role in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Housing
Pay/Allowances

M ilitary pay is divided into two categories: basic pay

(which is taxable) and other allowances (housing, sub-
M ilitary housing is limited in the Washington area and
should not be anticipated. The majority of Marine Band
members live in the Washington metropolitan area, including
sistence) which are not taxable. Federal, state, and social secu- areas of Maryland and Virginia. The Basic Allowance for
rity taxes are deducted only from the income’s taxable portion. Housing (BAH) is not paid if a member obtains military
In addition, all members of the armed forces are allowed to housing.
claim legal residence in their home state if they so desire. This
may also affect their state tax status (see chart below for Non-Monetary Benefits
detailed information regarding pay and benefits).

Other Pay Information M arine Band musicians receive full exchange (MCX) and
commissary privileges for themselves and their depen-
dents. Use of these facilities can result in substantial savings

M embers of the armed services receive pay increases after

the second year of service. These increases continue at
the third and fourth year and then are given every two years
over comparable civilian stores.

As active duty members of the military, Marine Band musi-

after that time up to year 26. In addition, requests for military cians receive all medical and dental care, x-rays, tests, and pre-
pay raises are presented to the Congress each year. scriptions without charge. Dependents are also authorized to
receive free medical care at selected military facilities. A new
The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is determined by contributory plan now allows dependent dental care to be cov-

Monthly Pay and Allowances for a Staff Sergeant (Pay Grade E-6)
Effective January 1, 2003
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces are paid on the 1st and 15th Monthly Net Pay:
of each month. Of the total pay and allowances due, only the Without With
basic pay is taxable. Monthly deductions on this chart are esti- Dependents Dependents
mated based upon average deductions of current members. $2,810.85 $3,413.61
These amounts fluctuate based upon specific state of residence,
marital and dependent status. In addition, members are paid per Annual Net Pay:
diem while traveling on government business and are entitled to $33,730.20 $40,963.32
an annual clothing allowance used to defray the costs of uni-
form purchase and maintenance. Pay and Allowances:

Glossary: Basic Pay 1770.60 1770.60

BAH 1161.00 1731.00
BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) — a sum determined by PRO/SEP RATION 242.81 242.81
housing costs in the geographic region in which the members Total Monthly Gross $3,174.41 $3,744.41
are stationed; this helps defray rent or mortgage costs. Total Annual Gross $38,092.92 $44,932.92
PRO/SEP RATIONS — the sum allocated to defray the cost of
meals. (Both BAH and PRO/SEP RATIONS are non-taxable Monthly Deductions:
income).
SGLI (Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance) — a monthly Federal Tax 159.94 109.53
deduction entitling the member to be insured for $250,000. Social Security 105.46 99.26
Spousal coverage is also available. SGLI $250,000 20.00 20.00
DENTAL — there is no cost for a member without State Tax 53.00 70.39
dependents; members with one dependent pay $8.09 monthly, Dental 0.00 7.90
more than one dependent costs $20.00 monthly. Medicare 24.66 23.22
USN/MC RETIREMENT HOME — a mandatory USN/MC Ret. Home .50 .50
deduction for all Sailors and Marines
Note: Net pay refers to the amount taken home; gross
pay reflects income prior to deductions.
ered at a modest cost. to enter a tax-deferred, government sponsored savings/retire-
ment/loan plan. Individuals who enroll have five different
Military retirement requires no monetary contributions from investment funds to choose from that vary from conservative
the individual. Armed services members qualify for retirement government-backed to riskier, high-end investments in foreign
at the completion of 20 years of active service with a maxi- companies and currencies. TSP is governed by the Federal
mum annual pension at 30 years equal to 75 percent of base Retirement Thrift Investment Board. Enrollment opportunities
pay. Retirees retain medical benefits as well as MCX and com- are available within the first 60 days of active duty and then
missary privileges. during designated months each year thereafter. The
program is very similiar to an IRA, but with more investment
The Washington, DC, area has a wealth of government and options.
military facilities that are available to active duty members and
their families. These include swimming pools, tennis and rac- Marine Band History
quetball courts, gymnasiums, and golf courses. Military
Special Services offers rental of camping and athletic equip-
ment, etc. at little or no cost. In addition, there are ample
opportunities for recreational, cultural, educational, and histor-
T he Marine Band has been part of the events that have
shaped our national heritage for more than two
centuries. Its omnipresent role in events of national importance
ical pursuits throughout the Washington, DC, metropolitan has made it part of the fabric of American life.
area.
Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the Marine Band is
Leave (Vacation) Time America’s oldest professional musical organization. Its
primary mission is unique—to provide music for the President

M arines receive 30 days paid leave each year plus some

federal holidays when not on duty. Special liberty may
also be granted by the Director. All requests for leave are
of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine
Corps.

approved or disapproved based on the band’s schedule. The President John Adams invited the Marine Band to make its
Marine Band has no “blanket leave” periods during which the White House debut in the unfinished Executive Mansion on
entire band is on leave at the same time. To accomplish its New Year’s Day 1801. In March of that year, the band per-
mission, it is necessary for the Marine Band to remain opera- formed for the inaugural of Thomas Jefferson and has per-
tional 365 days a year. formed for every Presidential inaugural since that time. In
Jefferson, the band found its most visionary advocate and
Educational Assistance friend. An accomplished musician himself, Jefferson recog-
nized the unique relationship between the band and the Chief

M arine Corps tuition assistance pays up to 100 percent of

tuition, instructional fees, laboratory fees, computer
fees, and mandatory course enrollment fees combined, not to
Executive by giving the Marine Band the title, “The
President’s Own.”

exceed $250 per semester hour equivalent and $4,500 per indi- Whether performing for South Lawn arrival ceremonies, State
vidual per fiscal year. Tuition assistance funds are authorized Dinners, or formal receptions, Marine Band musicians appear
for vocational-technical, undergraduate, graduate, undergradu- at the White House more than 300 times each year. These per-
ate developmental, independent study, and distance learning formances range from a solo harpist or chamber orchestra to a
programs. Courses must be offered by institutions accredited dance band or full concert band, making versatility an impor-
by agencies recognized by the United States Department of tant requirement for band members. Additionally, the band
Education. participates in more than 600 public and official performances
annually, including concerts and ceremonies throughout the
Another avenue for educational assistance is the Montgomery Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Each fall, the band travels
GI Bill (MGIB). The MGIB is a program requiring contribu- through a region of the United States during its concert tour, a
tions from the individual. Information regarding the MGIB and century-old tradition started by John Philip Sousa, the band’s
other educational benefits is available from the Veteran’s legendary 17th director.
Administration.
In its third century, the Marine Band continues a tradition of
There are a number of colleges and universities in the excellence. Whether in White House performances, public
Washington area, including Georgetown University, George concerts, or national tours, the music of the Marine Band is
Mason University, George Washington University, and the the music of America.
Peabody Conservatory of Music.
Please visit our website at www.marineband.usmc.mil.
Thrift Savings Plan

T he Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a program new to

the uniformed services. It allows members an opportunity