Army Band Musician

Job Title: Army Band Musician About the Job: As a member of the Army National Guard band, you will have the opportunity to perform in a variety of environments, from ceremonial bands to jazz bands to 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. Responsibilities: • 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 Skills You'll Learn: • Private instrumental instruction • Music theory • Sight singing and ear training • Group instrumental techniques • Percussion techniques Requirements: • 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 Benefits: • Paid training • A monthly paycheck • Montgomery GI Bill • Federal and State tuition assistance • Retirement benefits for part-time service • Low-cost life insurance • 401(k)-type savings plan • Student Loan Repayment Program • Health care benefits available • VA home loans • Bonuses, if applicable How to Apply: To learn more about this opportunity, contact your local Army National Guard recruiter.

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