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17		20070916114733	https://web.archive.org/web/20070916114733/http://www.defence.gov.au/army/rmcband/docs/musician.pps	2007-09-16	2008-08-20	404	Musicians in the Australian Defence Force What we’ll cover today • What role do Musicians play? • What instruments are played? • Why join the ADF as a Musician? • How long am I committed to? • Where will I work? • What training is undertaken? • The entry requirements • The selection process • What’s in it for me? • Reserves • Questions What is the role of an ADF Musician? • Music is an important part of military life, with bands having a strong tradition of performing at ceremonies, parades, concerts and festivals. • Musicians will also perform in operational and peace-keeping environments in support of ADF troop morale initiatives. What kind of music would I play? ADF Musicians not only perform traditional style marches and classics, but also Jazz, Popular and Rock in situations as varied as concert halls, parade grounds and overseas deployments. Navy Instruments Positions available each year vary. It’s best to check with your Defence Recruiter. • Flute & Piccolo • Oboe & Cor Anglais • Clarinet • Saxophone • Bassoon • Cornet/Trumpet & Bugle • Trombone • Euphonium • French Horn • Tuba • Double Bass & Bass Guitar • Percussion • Piano • Voice & Guitar Army Instruments • Flute & Piccolo • Oboe • Clarinet • Saxophone (Alto, Tenor, Baritone) • Bassoon • Cornet/Trumpet • Trombone • Euphonium • French Horn • Tuba • Bass Guitar and Guitar • Percussion tuned and un-tuned • Piano/Synth • Male and Female vocalists Positions available each year vary. It’s best to check with your Defence Recruiter. Air Force Instruments • Flute & Piccolo • Oboe • Clarinet • Saxophone (Alto, Tenor, Baritone) • Bassoon • Cornet/Trumpet • Trombone • Euphonium • French Horn • Tuba • Percussion tuned and un-tuned • Piano/Synth/Keyboard • Guitarists • Male and Female vocalists Positions available each year vary. It’s best to check with your Defence Recruiter. Why join the ADF as a Musician? • The variety is second to none - from formal ceremonies to sporting events • Mateship • Travel opportunities • Unique environments • Civilian Accreditation • It’s the best gig in town! How long am I committed to? As a Musician in the Navy, Army or Air Force your Initial Minimum Period of Service is 3 years. After this you can continue as part of the Band for as long as you like. Navy Postings • Sydney • Melbourne On occasions, you may be temporarily attached to a ship at sea for ceremonial duties. Army Postings • Townsville or Brisbane • Canberra • Melbourne • Sydney • Wagga Wagga Air Force Postings • Melbourne • Sydney Air Force Musicians usually serve their whole career with one band. Where will I work? What Navy Training Is Undertaken? • Military Training - 11 Weeks • Employment Training - 1 Week of Sea Survival & Ship Safety The Navy also offers the Tertiary Musician Entry Scheme (TMES). This is a sponsorship of your final year Bachelor of Music (Bmus) performance degree. What Army Training Is Undertaken? • Military training - 80 days • Employment Training - Up to 15 months to qualify as Musician Grade 1 • Followed by up to 12 months on-the-job training to qualify as Musician Grade 2 • Initial Employment Training is conducted at the Defence Force School of Music located in Melbourne What Air Force Training Is Undertaken? • Military training - 10 weeks and 2 days Entry Requirements • Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident undertaking citizenship • Minimum age is 17 and maximum age is 51 • Minimum Year 10 education with passes in English & Maths • Medically and Physically fit • Pass an Audition Navy Education Requirements • Non-degree Entry - A standard commensurate with, but not exclusively aligned to AMusA • Degree Entry - Hold a degree from a recognised institution • Tertiary Musician Entry Scheme - For students who have completed their second year of a three year Bachelor of Music degree Army Education Requirements As a guide, the minimum acceptable audition standard for entry is comparable to Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) Grade 7 (or equivalent). Air Force Education Requirements You need to be: • Proficient in one or more of the prescribed instruments or voice • Pass an instrumental/vocal audition at the equivalent standard of the AMEB Associate Diploma level or higher • Perform as part of an ensemble under direction • Sight read at a professional standard The Selection Process 1. Apply through 13 19 01 or www.defencejobs.gov.au 2. Attend a Job Options Evaluation Session (JOES) 3. Referred to the Service Band Master where you will sit an audition 4. Upon recommendation of the Band Master you’ll proceed to an assessment day where you’ll undergo: • Psychological Interview • Defence Interview • Fitness Test • Final Medical 5. Enlistment What’s In It For Me? • Starting salary of $45,000p.a. after training • Navy seagoing allowance of $9,000p.a. • Free Medical & Dental • Subsidised accommodation • Travel opportunities Reserves • Part Time positions are also available in the ADF • Receive tax free pay and challenges like no other For More Information Call 13 19 01 www.defencejobs.gov.au Defence Recruiter	application/vnd.ms-powerpoint	200	http://www.defence.gov.au/army/rmcband/docs/musician.pps	au,gov,defence)/army/rmcband/docs/musician.pps	Q7KEVO57BVKUSX574FBJCWXOQ53PDMMC	5711646	domains/defence-gov-au/powerpoints/original/au-gov-defence-army-rmcband-docs-musician-pps-20070916114733.pps