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42R Army National Guard Band Musician

Submitted by kevin.trulock on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 16:43

OVERVIEW
Musicians specialize 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.

Musicians perform in a variety of ensembles, ranging from ceremonial band to jazz band to small ensembles, playing all styles of music. They are primarily responsible for performing and rehearsing as a professional musician within different ensembles of an Army National Guard band.

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

TRAINING
Advanced Individual Training is 10 weeks at the US Army School of Music (USASOM), VA 

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
420C Bandmaster

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The training and skills you receive will prepare you for a career performing, composing, directing or recording music. 

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42R
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Army National Guard Band Musician

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42R Army National Guard Band Musician. Tuba, trombone, bassoon, electric bass guitar, saxophone, French horn, percussion, keyboard. Ceremonial, concert, classical, jazz.
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Job Description: 
Musicians specialize 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.