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Published March 2, 2012 2:26 PM
Navy Band Sydney
Navy Band Sydney |
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| Service | Navy |
| Area | HMAS Kuttabul |
| Name of Defence Unit Providing Placement: | Sydney Detachment of the Royal Australian Navy Band |
| Location of Placement: | 2/267-273 Young Street WATERLOO NSW 2017 |
| Placement Reference Number: | RANB2012 |
| Dates of Placements: | Feb 2012 - Dec 2012 (Operationally dependant) Please indicate your available dates in your application. |
| Type of Placements: | Band Experience / Practical Activities |
| Duration of Placement: | 5 days |
| Placement Limits: | Maximum 3 students per placement |
| Overview of Placement: | A program of mainly indoor activities providing participants with an insight into a wide range of Navy Band activities from 7.30am to 3.30pm each day. Because of the diverse nature of band activities there are times when the band will perform on weekends and in the evenings. Participants will be encouraged to attend these performances. Participants will have the opportunity to observe the diverse roles of a Naval Musician, and to experience a range of music related activities under the close supervision of highly professional Naval personnel. Insights into wind orchestra, ceremonial parade band, big band and smaller ensemble rehearsals and performances are offered. Some informal individual tuition may be available. |
| Special Conditions of Placement: | Applicant must have a strong interest in music, preferably be studying music at school and considering a career as a professional musician. Additionally the applicant must be competent on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to a level commensurate to AMEB Grade 6-7 or equivalent. There are also opportunities for guitarists, bass guitarists, pianists and vocalists. ALL applicants must be able to read music fluently. Applicants should state on their application form what instrument they play and approximately what standard they have achieved. Applicants should visit the following websites prior to applying: Navy_Band Defence Jobs www.youtube.com/DMUSN |
| Unit Point of Contact for Enquiries: | |
| Name: | Leading Seaman Cathy Wainwright |
| Appointment: | National Public Relations Manager |
| Phone Number: | (02) 9359 2618 |
| Email: | Navy.Band@defence.gov.au |
| Address: | DMUS-N Office HMAS Kuttabul 14-18 Wylde Street POINTS POTTS NSW 2011 |
| Fax: | (02) 9359 2609 |
Applications for work experience with Defence can only be made using the Defence Work Experience Application Form. This form must be submitted to your school work experience coordinator for submission to Defence. Confirmation of your application will be provided to your school work experience coordinator. Need more information on How to Apply for a Work Experience Placement? |
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