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Royal Australian Navy Band

Service Navy
Area Cerbebus
Name of Defence Unit Providing Placement: Melbourne Detachment of the Royal Australian Navy Band
Location of Placement: HMAS CERBERUS, Crib Point, Mornington Peninsula  VICTORIA
Placement Reference Number: RANBXX2012/1
Dates of Placements: On request (operational dependent)
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.

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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
POTTS POINT NSW 2011
Fax: (02) 9359 2609

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