Trumpet — The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band

The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band ("Pershing's Own") is holding national auditions for Trumpet on 21–22 September 2026, with a regional audition option on 28 May 2026 in Rochester, NY. Application deadline: 27 July 2026. National auditions at Brucker Hall, Fort Myer, Virginia. Annual starting salary at Staff Sergeant grade: $79,612 without dependents / $86,416 with dependents. Auditions Coordinator: Sergeant First Class Matthew Evans (matthew.t.evans42.mil@army.mil).