Federal/Premier Military Band Musician (“The President’s Own,” etc.)
Funding
Federal government salary and benefits
Structure
Full-time service-based performance career · Washington, DC–based ensembles
Credentials
Elite audition performance · Exceptional professionalism
Responsibilities
Performing concerts and ceremonies
Representing the U.S. government
Touring and outreach
Maintaining top-level musicianship
Pros
High salary stability · Full benefits and pension · Purely musical duties
Challenges
Extremely competitive auditions · Limited geographic placement