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Rules, application, and required repertoire list: (download here)
11 X 17 full color poster: (poster_10.pdf)
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION MATERIALS.
- Age/Location: Contestants must be in grades 9-12. Applications are being accepted from Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota,
- Repertoire: Contestants must prepare 1 selection from the required repertoire list. The selected solo will
be used for the preliminary and final rounds, as well as the solo performance with The U.S. Army Field
(See required repertoire list for individual instrument details).
- Accompanist: We strongly recommend that CDs/tapes submitted for the preliminary round include
piano accompaniment. Contestants reaching the final round will have the choice of using an accompanist
from The U.S. Army Field Band or arrange for their own accompanist.
- Application Packet Deadline: Applications, CDs/tapes, and resumés must be received on or before
Monday, February 1, 2010. Resumés should be a list of musical achievements and should include, but
are not limited to, awards received, all-state and county selections, work experience, and private lesson
history. Please send application packets to:
The U.S. Army Field Band
Attn: Educational Activities Coordinator
4214 Field Band Drive STE 5330
Fort Meade, MD 20755-7055
- Final Audition Date: Selected finalists will travel to Fort Meade, Maryland on Saturday, March 13,
2010, for the final round of the competition. Travel expenses will be paid by The U.S. Army Field Band.
Finalists will perform with an accompanist for a panel of judges.
- Performance Date: The winner will perform as soloist with The U.S. Army Field Band at Clowes
Memorial Hall of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana on Friday, April 9, 2010. Rehearsals for this
performance will be Thursday, April 8, 2010.
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