42R Army Bandperson
DC Army National Guard · Colchester, VT · 3 days ago
$200–$250/hrPart-time
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
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
- Exhibiting poise when performing
- Playing more than one instrument
Benefits
- Paid training
- A monthly paycheck
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Federal and State tuition assistance
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
- Health care benefits available
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
Requirements
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)