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EXPERIENCE AN UNEQUALLED CAREER IN MUSIC
Be part of a group of dedicated, talented musicians who support the Army's mission around the world.
  • LEARN ABOUT BANDS
  • AUDITIONS

    AS A MUSICIAN, YOU KNOW IT ALL STARTS WITH THE AUDITION. FIND OUT WHAT'S REQUIRED, HOW TO PREPARE AND MORE.

    REQUEST AN AUDITION »
  • BAND CAREERS & JOBS

    MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MUSICAL CAREER. ARMY BANDS PLAY WORLDWIDE FOR DIGNITARIES, HEADS OF STATE AND EVEN THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

    SEE ARMY BAND JOBS »
  • MUSICIAN PROFILES

    MEET ACCOMPLISHED MUSICIAN/SOLDIERS. SEE HOW MUSIC PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THEIR LIVES AS THEY HELP DEFEND AMERICA.

    MEET ARMY MUSICIANS »
  • TYPES OF ARMY BANDS

    THE ARMY BAND PROGRAM COMPRISES 34 ACTIVE DUTY BANDS, EACH WITH THEIR OWN UNIQUE MISSION AND QUALIFICATIONS.

    SEE TYPES OF BANDS »
  • BENEFITS & INCENTIVES

    GET BENEFITS THAT LET YOU CONCENTRATE ON YOUR MUSIC, ALONG WITH MONEY FOR COLLEGE, HEALTH CARE, LIFE INSURANCE, AND MORE.

    SEE BENEFITS »
  • REQUIREMENTS

    IF YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR YOUR INSTRUMENT AND A LOVE FOR PLAYING AND PERFORMING MUSIC THEN SEE IF YOU MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN THE ARMY BAND.

    SEE REQUIREMENTS »
  • HISTORY

    MUSICIANS HAVE BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE MILITARY EVEN BEFORE THE U.S. ARMY WAS CREATED IN 1775.

    SEE HISTORY »

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