Army Band Musician

Job Title: Army Band Musician About the Job: As a member of the Army National Guard, you will have the opportunity to perform in a variety of musical settings, from ceremonial bands to jazz ensembles. You will be responsible for playing a musical instrument in different ensembles, ranging from solo performances to full concert bands. You will also be required to tune your instrument to a given pitch, transpose moderately easy music, and perform in all musical styles, including marching band, ceremonial band, concert band, classical, jazz, ethnic, and popular music compositions. Responsibilities: • Perform in all musical styles on your instrument, 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 (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 How to Apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact your local Army National Guard recruiter for more information.

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