Opportunities

Audition Date: April 29, 2023
Application due: April 25, 2023
Location: Boston, Mass.

Bass Audition:
All applicants must register with the Auditions Supervisor prior to auditioning. Please email NavyMusicAuditions@navy.mil to register. Bassists auditioning for U.S. Navy Fleet Bands must perform on electric bass. All selections must be performed with backing tracks, links provided below.

Please bring with you to your audition:
- Applicant Fact Sheet
- Resume
- Your own copies of music.
Call 901-874-4316 with any questions.

Bassists must learn and perform the following selections.
1. Dua Lipa, Don't Start Now
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CLkVWB_Lj8
Track Without Bass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLjO9VzOjBI
2. D'Angelo, Spanish Joint
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clXS_1NJC_Q
Track Without Bass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeHNK_-vzQo
3. Fain, Alice In Wonderland- Play the head and improvise one chorus, lead sheet
attached. E-mail the auditions supervisor for the backing track.
4. Your choice- Pick any song that shows off what you can do. Either choose an
unaccompanied solo or bring your own backing track. Inputs available for
backing tracks will be 1/4 inch, mini, RCA, and XLR.
5. Sight Reading.