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Band Officer - 42C


  • Active/Reserve:Active Duty
  • Officer/Enlisted:Officer
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

Every year, the Army band program selects one or two highly qualified individuals via competitive auditions to serve as Army bands officers. These officers rotate through a variety of positions, including associate conductor, administrator and instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music. After several years of experience, a band officer may also serve as commander and principal conductor of an Army band.

Job Duties

N/A

Requirements

  • Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

    • Training

    Job training for a band officer requires completion of the Officer Basic Course, where you'll learn leadership skills used in leading and managing an Army band.

    Helpful Skills

  • Masters degree in music
  • Professional conducting or teaching experience
  • Superior skills as a conductor
  • Management skills

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • No ASVAB

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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