Professional Musician

The Army National Guard offers a unique opportunity to combine your passion for music with your desire to serve your country. As a Bandperson, you will perform and rehearse with different ensembles of an Army Band, honing your skills as a professional musician. In addition to performing, you will also learn private instrumental instruction, music theory, sight singing and ear training, group instrumental techniques, and percussion techniques. You will also have the opportunity to work with other musicians, preparing yourself for a rewarding career performing with professional orchestras, bands, and choral groups. The Army National Guard offers a range of benefits, including paid training, a monthly paycheck, Montgomery GI Bill, federal and state tuition assistance, retirement benefits for part-time service, low-cost life insurance, a 401(k)-type savings plan, student loan repayment program, health care benefits, VA home loans, and bonuses.