Musicians Wanted - 'the best gig in town'

• Great pay package
• Quality instruments supplied
• Potential for international travel & education subsidies
• Speak to your careers advisor or call/text 0408 427 145

For general information about a career as a Army Musician, click on the link below, and go to general entry/non-technical trades/musician.

Defence Jobs - Musician

Musicians in the Army

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is one of the largest employers of professional musicians in Australia. A military band is a versatile ensemble presenting an ideal opportunity for competent instrumentalists to secure a rewarding career.

The Australian Army Band Corps (AABC) aims to achieve musical excellence in a variety of musical combinations, actively reaching out to the community. Army bands provide musical support to community events, charity organisations and educational programs, whilst fulfilling its military and ceremonial responsibilities.

There are opportunities in six full-time (Regular Army) and numerous parttime (Army Reserve) AABC bands, with representation in every capital city in Australia. Musicians in the AABC gain immense satisfaction performing a range of styles. Apart from the symphonic concert band and marching band, other ensembles may include; woodwind & brass quintets, jazz combos or a fanfare team, vocal ensemble, folk group, big band and contemporary cover band.

Along with a great pay package, there is the opportunity to travel the world representing Australia. A fulfilling aspect of being in the Band Corps is that you gain a sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing that your performances can help make a difference to the local and international communities while serving a vital role in your military duties.

The creative environment of the AABC encourages ongoing development, presenting the opportunity to acquire a range of skills and in turn, invaluable experience. Opportunities exist to further your musical development funded by the ADF. And if you have a desire to extend yourself beyond performance, you can learn creative skills in sound engineering, lighting, arranging & composition, conducting, information technology, instrument repair, human resource management, stage management, Occupational Health and Safety, public relations and much more.