Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre, you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role. You will also need to audition to show your musicianship.

When you decide to apply, your local unit will help you through the process - you don't need to wait until you've finished Army Assessment to get involved.

. The application process will take some time, but you can also ring the unit you're interested in joining - the team there will help often invite you to join them for drill nights, and you'll get support for your application.

Army musicians are paid to perform at famous, high-profile events across the UK and all over the world. The Royal Corps of Army Music is made up of 13 Regular bands and one string orchestra that play everything from military marching music to jazz and contemporary. We need musicians with a wide range of specialisms, so join us and spend your days rehearsing and developing music for concerts and performances alongside like-minded people.

Earn £26,334 a year during training. On completion of initial trade training you will earn £30,160.

For a 4 year commitment to British Army Music, we are offering a bursary of up to £9,250 per year for up to a 3 year period to offset tuition fees during your studies. You must be studying a Bachelors or Master's degree in Music Performance at a British university or conservatoire. Alongside your studies, you will be encouraged to attend frequent Army band events throughout the year.

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.

You must already play a musical instrument to a high standard and are required to pass an audition, which includes:

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

Become an Army Musician to perform with top military bands at prestigious venues. Enhance your musical career - apply now for a unique opportunity.


Serve as a Musician - Royal Corps of Army Music | Army Jobs

As an Army Musician Reservist, you'll get the chance to play alongside the world's best military musicians and perform at high-profile venues around the world. Apply today.

Musician - Reserve

“The standard is very high here, as in the civilian world. However, the variety of performance and audiences is vast. The opportunity to travel and experience different things is incredible. These things aren’t always available to a civilian.”

“I joined the Army Reserve after a full career in the Regulars, which I finished as Corps Sergeant Major. It’s great to keep the ethos, traditions and work ethic I experienced as a Regular Musician and have a full-time civilian job. What’s more, I get paid.”

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Your initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.

After basic training, you'll then complete initial trade training at The Alford Schools of Military Music. Here, you’ll learn how to march and play, as well as develop your musical education through written work, theory lessons and performance experience. Depending on your ability, you’ll spend anytime from 3 to 24 months in initial trade training.

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:

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.

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