42R Army Bandperson
Company: Army National Guard
Location: Madison
Posted on: October 31, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
This is a job where you can rock out, chill out with few cool jazz
numbers, or rouse the crowd as part of a marching band. If you're
into music, make it into a career as a member of the Army National
Guard band.
As an Army Bandperson, you'll perform in a variety of environments,
ranging from ceremonial band to jazz band to small ensembles,
playing all styles of music, while specializing in one (or more) of
the following instruments: tuba, trombone, euphonium, bassoon,
electric bass guitar, saxophone, flute or piccolo, oboe, clarinet,
French horn, percussion, cornet or trumpet, guitar, and
keyboard.
The Bandperson is primarily responsible for performing and
rehearsing as a professional musician within different ensembles of
an Army Band. In order to qualify for a position with the Army
band, you must pass one or more auditions.
Job Duties
• Perform in all musical styles on your instruments, including (but
not limited to): 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
Some of the Skills You'll Learn
• Private instrumental instruction
• Music theory
• Sight singing and ear training
• Group instrumental techniques
• Percussion techniques
Helpful Skills
• 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,
have the opportunity to work with other musicians, and prepare
yourself for a rewarding career performing with with professional
orchestras, bands, and choral groups. You might also work in
nightclubs, concert halls, theaters, and recording studios.
Earn While You Learn
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.
Job training for a Bandperson 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.
Training length can vary depending on your level of instrumental
proficiency.
Benefits/Requirements
Benefits
Requirements
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.
Other Job Information
Job ID: 9039
ZIP Code: 53704
Job Category: Admin and Relations
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 music
musician bandmember marching band
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