Musician - Reserve

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg

• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m

• 2km run 13 min

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You must already play a music instrument, pass an audition and standard Army tests.

• Play alongside some of the world's best Military Musicians in one of our 14 bands based throughout the UK

• Opportunities to travel and perform at venues and arenas worldwide

• Enjoy a varied career up to the age of 55+ with the opportunity to promote across the rank structure

• Take advantage of sports and Adventurous Training the Army offers

• Have a full-time, salaried and pensionable career as a professional musician

Step 1
Due to your role as a Musician you won't have to complete the standard basic training that a normal Reservist would have to. Instead, you will need to complete the following (online or in-person) courses within 12 months of joining:

• Health training courses e.g. health and wellbeing.

• Core education training e.g. security, behaviours, operational law.

• Full workplace induction of the Unit premises.

Step 2
You’ll then start your music-based training. We’ll build on what you already know and work to make you a better performer and musician, preparing you for your role with one of our Reserve bands.

You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £63.27 in training and once you're a Private and increasing as you rise through the ranks. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.

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