Commander Adam R. Williamson, Director

THE UNITED STATES

COAST GUARD BAND

announces the following vacancy:

Alto Saxophone

Preliminary Round Options:

Option A: Preliminary Audition via Audio Recording

Application Materials Due: May 10, 2024

- OR -

Option B: Preliminary Audition via Live Audition

Application Deadline: May 29, 2024

Live Preliminary Audition: June 10, 2024

Preliminary Round Instructions:

Option A: Audio Recording

• Email the following to CGBauditions@gmail.com by May 10

1. One-page resume

2. Applicant Info Sheet

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

listed. Excerpts may be recorded separately.

• 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 June 11

• Candidates with non-advancing recordings may still attend the Live Prelim Round on June 10

Option B: Live Audition

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

CGBauditions@gmail.com by May 29

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

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

Semi & Final Rounds Live Audition: June 11, 2024
Commander Adam R. Williamson, Director

THE UNITED STATES

COAST GUARD BAND

announces the following vacancy:

Alto Saxophone

Preliminary Recording Repertoire

1. IBERT

2. DAHL

3. GRANTHAM

4. GRAINGER

5. DAY

Concertino da Camera: [1] - [5] music not provided

Sinfonietta: Mvt 2, [A] - 2 after [B]

Bum's Rush: 5 - 26 

Molly on the Shore: 27 - 98 

Concerto for Wind Ensemble: Mvt 2, 165 - 208 only

Live Audition Repertoire

Solo & Excerpts

1. IBERT

2. DAHL

3. GRANTHAM

4. GRAINGER

5. DAY

6. SCMITT

7. HINDEMITH

8. BERNSTEIN

9. SOUSA

10. NESTICO

Section Playing

1. GLAZUNOV

2. DUBOIS

Sight Reading

Concertino da Camera: [1] - [5]

Sinfonietta: Mvt 2, [A] - 2 after [B]

Bum's Rush: 5 - 26 

Molly on the Shore: 27 - 98 

Concerto for Wind Ensemble: Mvt 2, 165 - 208 & Mvt 5, 470 - 496 

Dionysiaques, [31] - 5 after [33]

Symphony in Bb: Beginning - 37

Overture to Candide: 25 - 46 & 258 - 271

George Washington Bicentenial March, no repeats

Hayburner, candidates encouraged to use jazz setup

Quartett, Mvt 2: Canona Variee - Variation I - Variation II

Quatour, Mvt 1
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:___________________________________________________
Dahl

Sinfonietta



Day

Concerto for Wind Ensemble

x
Day
Day

Concerto for Wind Ensemble

.1
Hindemith

Symphony in Bb
Bernstein

Overture to Candide



Glazunov - Quartett
IIII