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ARMY BANDS Photo of three Soldiers performing

From all over the country, serious musicians come to the U.S. Army for an opportunity that is unmatched — to play the instrument they love while serving their country.

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BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR MUSIC

After you pass the audition for the Army Band Program, you will attend the Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, VA, where musicians from other Armed Forces train.

This unique facility, the largest of its kind, provides basic to advanced levels of instruction geared toward preparing Soldiers for the challenges of performance within a wide variety of military ensembles.

If you're already studying music in college or are a working musician, the Army Band Program offers great opportunities for your musical career — opportunities you wouldn't find as a civilian musician. It's a paying gig that gives you the time to concentrate on your love of music while earning a steady paycheck. You'll be able to hone your musical techniques and abilities in a variety of musical styles.

RELATED ARMY JOBS RELATED CIVILIAN JOBS
  • Member of a professional jazz band, big band, orchestra or symphony
  • Band Conductor
  • Orchestra Conductor
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