Commander Adam R. Williamson, Director

THE UNITED STATES

COAST GUARD BAND

announces the following vacancy:

CLARINET

Preliminary Round Options:

Option A: Preliminary Audition via Audio Recording

Application Materials Due: April 22, 2024

- OR -

Option B: Preliminary Audition via Live Audition

Application Deadline: May 5, 2024

Live Preliminary Audition: May 16, 2024

Preliminary Round Options:

Option A: Audio Recording

• Email the following to CGBauditions@gmail.com by April 22

1. One-page resume

2. Applicant Info Sheet

3. Submit a single, downloadable Audio Recording (mp3 or wav), with all excerpts recorded in one

continuous take, and in the order listed.

• Recordings should not be edited other than to trim excessive silence (optional).

• To preserve anonymity, please do not talk or make any extraneous noise during your recording and avoid

recording in a room with high reverberation.

• Include your last name in the audio file name.

• You will receive a confirmation email when your application materials are received.

• Candidates with successful recordings will be advanced to a screened semifinal round on May 17

• Candidates with non-advancing recordings may still attend the Live Prelim Round on May 16

Option B: Live Audition

• Email your intention to audition, a one-page resume, and Applicant Info Sheet to

CGBauditions@gmail.com by May 5

• Applicants will receive a confirmation email including travel details, check-in and audition times.

• Preliminary Live Audition Repertoire list with be provided upon arrival.

Semi & Final Rounds Live Audition: May 17, 2024
Commander Adam R. Williamson, Director

THE UNITED STATES

COAST GUARD BAND

announces the following vacancy:

CLARINET

Preliminary Recording Repertoire

1. MOZART Concerto for Clarinet; Movement 1; Exposition m 57-98 only

2. RESPIGHI Pines of Rome; Movement 3; 1 before [13] through 5 before [14]

3. STRAVINSKY Firebird; Variaion de l’oiseau de feu; Reh. [9] to end

4. MENDELSSOHN A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Scherzo; Beginning to [B] only

5. GRAINGER Lincolnshire Posey: Mvt 4. “The Brisk Young Sailor”

Live Audition Repertoire

Excerpts

1. MOZART Concerto for Clarinet: Mvt 1, Entire Exposition 57-154

2. RESPIGHI Pines of Rome: Mvt 3: 1 before [13] through 5 before [14]

3. STRAVINSKY Firebird; Variaion de l’oiseau de feu: Reh. [9] to end

4. MENDELSSOHN A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Scherzo: 

a. Beginning to [B]

b. 7 after [D] to 6 before [G]

5. GRAINGER Lincolnshire Posey: Mvt 4. “The Brisk Young Sailor”

6. TICHELI Blue Shades; Solo: m 321-376

7. DAHL Sinfonietta: [P] – [R]

8. FILLMORE Americans We: Beginning to one before [E], no repeats

Section Playing

1. GRAINGER Molly on the Shore: Beginning – m 19

2. MENDELSSOHN The Hebrides Overture: m 236 – 251, both parts

3. BEETHOVEN Clarinet Quartet: Mvt 2: Beginning – m 34 

Sight Reading
For USCG Band use only

United States Coast Guard Band

Commander Adam Williamson, Director 

Applicant Information Sheet

Full Legal Name:

First:___________________________ Middle:_________________ Last:___________________________

Instrument(s):___________________________

Contact Information:

Primary Phone:___________________________ Email:___________________________

Mailing Address: 

Street:_______________________________________

City:____________________ State:_________________ Zip:_________________

Date of Birth:___________________________

Place of Birth:___________________________

Are you a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Previous military service? ☐ Yes ☐ No

If yes, please list current rank, station, and enlistment end date:

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

Medical Conditions: ☐ Yes ☐ No

If yes, please explain:

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

How did you find out about this audition? (mark all that apply):

☐ Musical Chairs ☐ Last Row Brass ☐ Audition Cafe ☐ Social Media ☐ University

☐ USCG Band member: ___________________ ☐ Other:___________________

Please list at least TWO references - one preferably an ensemble director.

Reference 1:

Name:___________________________________________ Position:__________________________________________

Phone:____________________________________ Email:___________________________________________________

Reference 2:

Name:___________________________________________ Position:__________________________________________

Phone:____________________________________ Email:___________________________________________________
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