Army Band Musician

4 weeks ago


Jackson, Mississippi, United States Army National Guard Full time

Job Summary:

The Army National Guard is seeking a skilled Musician to join our team. As a Musician, you will perform and rehearse as a professional musician within different ensembles of an Army Band.

Key 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

Requirements:

  • 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

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

Training:

Job training for a Musician consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, during which you'll learn basic Soldiering skills. You'll also attend up to 23 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

Apply Now:

Interested candidates should contact their local Army National Guard recruiter for more information and to apply.