{"id":2087,"date":"2014-12-01T10:23:46","date_gmt":"2014-12-01T10:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lastminutemusicians.com\/how_to_get_gigs\/?p=2087"},"modified":"2026-03-29T08:59:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T07:59:03","slug":"life-as-a-military-musician","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminutemusicians.com\/how_to_get_gigs\/life-as-a-military-musician\/","title":{"rendered":"Life as a Military Musician"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>A role as a musician within the British Army can offer full time employment, pensionable career until 55 and, to boot, musicians receive travel opportunities performing in some of the world\u2019s greatest venues and events.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">At a time when surviving as a professional musician is as hard as ever, there are worse ways of making a living than joining the Armed Forces to play an instrument. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Instruments required: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Brass<\/span><\/li><li class=\"p1\">Woodwind<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Percussion<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Piano\/Keyboards<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Strings<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Lead\/bass guitars<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Vocalists<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What can the Army offer a musician? <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Before becoming an Army musician, entrants must undertake basic training, Phase 1 is designed to turn musicians into soldiers. participants will learn first aid, how handle a weapon, chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear defence training as well as intense physical exercise. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Trainees continue to receive military and physical instruction throughout all phases<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Phase 2 is held at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall. Dependent on individual ability, this phase of training can last between 3 &#8211; 12 months whilst musicians develop the necessary skills to perform in a band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">At Kneller Hall, musicians learn basic music theory, aural perception, orchestration, how to perform in a marching band as well as general musicianship. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Whilst phase 2 is designed to teach musicians to perform in bands, there are also opportunities to excel as a soloist or sectional player. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">For those wishing to progress their careers further, Phase 3 training courses enable musicians to undertake roles such as Command Leadership, Management courses and and new Musical Direction courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">In addition to low accommodation charges, free medical, and dental care, musicians of the Armed Forces are able to gain diplomas and degrees subsidised by the Army.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>I\u2019m unsure if it\u2019s right for me\u2026<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For those unwilling to commit to Army life immediately, a work experience placement or insight course provide an opportunity to take part in Army life for a short time. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Insight courses are residential and allow prospective soldiers to meet Army Corps musicians to find out if it is right for them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>How much do they pay? <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Regular soldiers receive over \u00a3275 during Phase 1 training, rising to around \u00a317,767 a year. As a musician\u2019s career continues, his\/her salary increases. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>The rank of Sergeant can earn up to \u00a333,702 whilst a Warrant Officer earns up to \u00a347,500. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Events supported by British Army Musicians: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span class=\"s1\">Officers and solider\u2019s entertainment<\/span><\/li><li>State and ceremonial events<\/li><li>Military tattoos<\/li><li>Recruiting events<\/li><li>Public concerts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lastminutemusicians.com\/how_to_get_gigs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/military-orchestra-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Military orchestra performing on stage with conductor\" class=\"wp-image-4506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lastminutemusicians.com\/how_to_get_gigs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/military-orchestra-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lastminutemusicians.com\/how_to_get_gigs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/military-orchestra-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lastminutemusicians.com\/how_to_get_gigs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/military-orchestra-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lastminutemusicians.com\/how_to_get_gigs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/military-orchestra-370x246.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.lastminutemusicians.com\/how_to_get_gigs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/military-orchestra-270x179.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.lastminutemusicians.com\/how_to_get_gigs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/military-orchestra-570x379.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.lastminutemusicians.com\/how_to_get_gigs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/military-orchestra-740x492.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.lastminutemusicians.com\/how_to_get_gigs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/military-orchestra.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.lastminutemusicians.com\/how_to_get_gigs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/military-orchestra-740x492@2x.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Do I need qualifications? <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It is not a formal requirement to have musical qualifications. Musicians who show aptitude in their instrument tend gain entry through audition alone, once accepted into the Corps of Army Music, a musician\u2019s skill will be developed to the full. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As a performer in the British Army, musicians will have the opportunity to choose between brass bands, mounted bands, string quartets and woodwind quarters just to name a few. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Musical styles\/bands incorporated into the British Army<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Marching Bands<\/li><li>Symphonic wind bands<\/li><li>Brass &amp; woodwind bands<\/li><li>Saxophone quartets<\/li><li>Big Bands Rock and Pop bands<\/li><li>Jazz\/Dixie bands<\/li><li>Ceilidh bands<\/li><li>Fanfare trumpet teams<\/li><li>Mounted bands, in the household cavalry<\/li><li>String orchestras<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Do you work as a military musician? 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