Necessary reading for people interested in army gigs:
Top Ten People Who Should Definitely NOT Join the Army Band
This is the season of chilled beer and barbecued hot dogs, where grown men lounge in kiddie pools while small children launch bottle rockets at each other. Freedom and apple pie scent the air, while the Stars and Stripes fly proudly over many a green lawn. Hearts burst with pride over all things American, and people flock down to the local recruiter’s office hoping to meet Uncle Sam himself. In this spirit of patriotism, brotherhood, buffalo wings and “The Wal-Mart” I bring to you:
“Josh’s Super Deluxe All-American Top Ten List of People Who Should Definitely NOT Join the Army Band”
When I volunteered to write for MusicianWages.com I had one goal. To help interested folks make an informed decision before enlisting. Part of that goal involves steering away people who would not fit, and would make themselves (and everyone around them) miserable, by joining. This list is dedicated to you.
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Showing posts with label Army Pianist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Army Pianist. Show all posts
Monday, July 18, 2011
Friday, June 5, 2009
Paid to Play - Army Pianist
They call it the "best kept secret" as far as music jobs go - being a musician in the military. This including pianists. It involves steady pay, excellent health benefits, and remarkable cash bonuses as well.
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Don't let the use of the word 'band' throw you.
It seems that the best-paying gigs that a classically trained pianist would be interested in are usually filled up, like accompanying the choirs of the US Army Field Band and US Navy Band. I did see that presently, Pershing's Own has a keyboard opening, but you need arranging skills as well for that job. And unfortunately, musicians DO have to go to basic training. Do a lot of push-ups if you choose to enlist. And read up on what BT entails. I found the following while considering the military (I was shortlisted for the US Army Field Band audition in April '09). Wrapping your mind around the ordeal will help determine if you really want to do it.
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