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.