Army Band Musician

This is a unique opportunity to join the Army National Guard as a Band Musician. As a member of the Army Band, you will have the chance to perform in a variety of environments, from ceremonial bands to jazz bands, and even small ensembles. You will play all styles of music, specializing in one or more instruments, such as tuba, trombone, euphonium, bassoon, electric bass guitar, saxophone, flute or piccolo, oboe, clarinet, French horn, percussion, cornet or trumpet, guitar, and keyboard.

• Perform in all musical styles on your instruments, including marching band, ceremonial band, concert band, classical, jazz, ethnic, and popular music compositions.
• Perform on a musical instrument in a variety of ensembles, ranging from solo performance to full concert band.
• Tune an instrument to a given pitch.
• Transpose moderately easy music.

• Private instrumental instruction.
• Music theory.
• Sight singing and ear training.
• Group instrumental techniques.
• Percussion techniques.

• Being an accomplished instrumentalist.
• Understanding music theory and harmony.
• Ability to exhibit poise when performing.
• Ability to play more than one instrument.

By joining the Army band, you will continue to hone your skills, work with other musicians, and prepare yourself for a rewarding career performing with professional orchestras, bands, and choral groups. You might also work in nightclubs, concert halls, theaters, and recording studios.

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

• Paid training.
• A monthly paycheck.
• Montgomery GI Bill.
• Federal and State tuition assistance.
• Retirement benefits for part-time service.
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage).
• 401(k)-type savings plan.
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans).
• Health care benefits available.
• VA home loans.
• Bonuses, if applicable.
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see for details).

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.