Army Band Musician

Job Description

Are you passionate about music? This role offers the chance to perform a variety of musical styles—from exhilarating rock to soothing jazz and engaging marching bands. Join the Army National Guard as a talented musician and turn your musical passion into a rewarding career.

As an Army Band Musician, you will showcase your skills in different environments, including ceremonial bands, jazz ensembles, and small groups. You will specialize in one or more instruments such as tuba, trombone, euphonium, bassoon, electric bass guitar, saxophone, flute, piccolo, oboe, clarinet, French horn, percussion, cornet, trumpet, guitar, or keyboard.

Your primary responsibility will be to perform and rehearse as a professional musician in diverse Army Band ensembles. To join, you will need to pass one or more auditions.

Job Duties
• Perform a wide range of musical genres, including marching band, ceremonial band, concert band, classical, jazz, ethnic, and popular music.
• Demonstrate proficiency on your chosen instrument in various performances, from solo acts to full concert bands.
• Tune your instrument to specific pitch standards.
• Transpose moderately easy musical scores.

Some Skills You Will Develop
• Private instrumental instruction
• Understanding of music theory
• Sight singing and ear training
• Techniques for group and percussion instruments

Helpful Skills
• Strong instrumental skills
• Solid grasp of music theory and harmony
• Confidence while performing
• Ability to play multiple instruments

By joining the Army Band, you will enhance your musical abilities, collaborate with fellow musicians, and position yourself for a fulfilling career in professional orchestras, bands, and vocal groups. Opportunities may also arise in nightclubs, concert halls, theaters, and recording studios.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of incurring costs to gain skills, you will earn a salary while learning. In the Army National Guard, you will acquire valuable musical training while receiving a regular paycheck and qualified for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Band Musician includes 10 weeks of Basic Training to learn essential Soldiering skills, followed by up to 23 weeks of Advanced Individual Training based on your instrument proficiency.

Benefits/Requirements

Benefits
• Paid training
• Monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Affordable life insurance (coverage up to $400,000)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000 for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Potential bonuses
• Non-prior service candidates can earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements
• Must enlist in the Army National Guard
• Be a high school junior, or possess a high school diploma or GED
• Age range: 17 to 35
• Pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Meet citizenship requirements

Military enlistment is required. Programs and benefits may vary. Contact your Army National Guard recruiter for the latest information, as actual MOS assignment depends on availability.