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Marines in this field perform music or music-related activities in support of military ceremonies, official functions, community relations, recruiting, and Marine “esprit de corps.”
Opportunities exist for a wide variety of musical talents, including:
• Oboe
• Bassoon
• Flute/Piccolo
• Saxophone
• Trumpet
• Euphonium
• French Horn
• Trombone
• Tuba/Sousaphone
• Electric Bass
• Percussion
• Piano
• Guitar
• Vocalist
You’ll also have the opportunity to expand your skillset as a musician by leading others as a small ensemble leader, drum major, or conductor; or become a certified instrument repair technician.
All aspiring Marine musicians must audition and go through recruit training, regardless of occupational field, but musicians do receive additional musical training after completing recruit training.
Roles include:
Band Officer
Director/Assistant Director, The President's Own, U.S. Marine Band
Staff Officer, The President's U.S. Own Marine Band
U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps Officer
