Recruiting for USA Express

Army Entertainment Division is recruiting soldiers for the 2009 USA EXPRESS Army Touring Show Band. Soldier performers needed are vocalists, bass guitar, lead guitar, keyboard, drums; and audio technician. Other instrumentalists may apply to be part of the group. Vocal performers are required to be comfortable performing and singing in most popular genres of music for ages 18-26 and beyond. Vocal performers must also be able to communicate effectively and have good command of an audience. Audio Technician must be qualified to operate a basic PA system, including the ability to operate a basic digital audio sound mixer and have a rudimentary knowledge of audio equalization.

Interested Soldiers should submit a complete packet to: US Army Entertainment Division, Attn: USA EXPRESS, PO Box 439, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 NLT 31 March 2009. For FEDEX or UPS use this address: 6091 Jackson Loop, Bldg 1434, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. In the event that meeting the deadline is not possible, Soldiers may submit a packet at anytime during the year for consideration to tour with Army Entertainment programs in the future.

Once notified, a letter from the unit commander releasing the Soldier for temporary duty with AED will be required. For more details, contact Cordell Hall via e-mail at Cordell.Hall@us.army.mil or phone (703) 806-3220 or fax (703) 806-5251.

 

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