Musicians in the Australian Defence Force

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Musicians in the Australian Defence Force
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What well cover today

• What role do Musicians play?
• What instruments are played?
• Why join the ADF as a Musician?
• How long am I committed to?
• Where will I work?
• What training is undertaken?
• The entry requirements
• The selection process
• Whats in it for me?
• Reserves
• Questions

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What is the role of an ADF Musician?

• Music is an important part of military life, with
  bands having a strong tradition of performing at
  ceremonies, parades, concerts and festivals.
• Musicians will also perform in operational and
  peace-keeping environments in support of ADF
  troop morale initiatives.

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What kind of music would I play?

• ADF Musicians not only perform traditional style
  marches and classics, but also Jazz, Popular and
  Rock in situations as varied as concert halls,
  parade grounds and overseas deployments.

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Navy Instruments

• Flute Piccolo
• Oboe Cor Anglais
• Clarinet
• Saxophone
• Bassoon
• Cornet/Trumpet Bugle
• Trombone

• Euphonium
• French Horn
• Tuba
• Double Bass Bass Guitar
• Percussion
• Piano
• Voice Guitar

• Positions available each year vary. Its best to
  check with your Defence Recruiter.

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Army Instruments

• Flute Piccolo
• Oboe
• Clarinet
• Saxophone (Alto, Tenor, Baritone)
• Bassoon
• Cornet/Trumpet
• Trombone
• Euphonium
• French Horn
• Tuba
• Bass Guitar and Guitar
• Percussion tuned and un-tuned
• Piano/Synth
• Male and Female vocalists
• Positions available each year vary. Its best to
  check with your Defence Recruiter.

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Air Force Instruments

• Flute Piccolo
• Oboe
• Clarinet
• Saxophone (Alto, Tenor, Baritone)
• Bassoon
• Cornet/Trumpet
• Trombone
• Euphonium
• French Horn
• Tuba
• Percussion tuned and un-tuned
• Piano/Synth/Keyboard
• Guitarists
• Male and Female vocalists
• Positions available each year vary. Its best to
  check with your Defence Recruiter.

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Why join the ADF as a Musician?

• The variety is second to none - from formal
  ceremonies to sporting events
• Mateship
• Travel opportunities
• Unique environments
• Civilian Accreditation
• Its the best gig in town!

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How long am I committed to?

• As a Musician in the Navy, Army or Air Force your
  Initial Minimum Period of Service is 3 years.
• After this you can continue as part of the Band
  for as long as you like.

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Where willI work?

• Navy Postings
• Sydney
• Melbourne
• On occasions, you may be temporarily attached to
  a ship
• at sea for ceremonial duties.

• Army Postings
• Townsville or Brisbane
• Canberra
• Melbourne
• Sydney
• Wagga Wagga

• Air Force Postings
• Melbourne
• Sydney
• Air Force Musicians usually serve their whole
  career with one band.

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What Navy Training Is Undertaken?

• Military Training - 11 Weeks
• Employment Training - 1 Week of Sea
  Survival Ship Safety

The Navy also offers the Tertiary Musician Entry
Scheme (TMES). This is a sponsorship of your
final year Bachelor of Music (Bmus) performance
degree.
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What Army Training Is Undertaken?

• Military training - 80 days
• Employment Training - Up to 15 months to qualify
  as Musician Grade 1
• Followed by up to 12 months on-the-job training
  to qualify as Musician Grade 2
• Initial Employment Training is conducted at the
  Defence Force School of Music located in Melbourne

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What Air Force Training Is Undertaken?

• Military training - 10 weeks and 2 days

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Entry Requirements

• Must be an Australian citizen or permanent
  resident undertaking citizenship
• Minimum age is 17 and maximum age is 51
• Minimum Year 10 education with passes in English
  Maths
• Medically and Physically fit
• Pass an Audition

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Navy Education Requirements

• Non-degree Entry - A standard commensurate with,
  but not exclusively aligned to AMusA
• Degree Entry - Hold a degree from a recognised
  institution
• Tertiary Musician Entry Scheme - For students who
  have completed
• their second year of a three year Bachelor of
  Music degree

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Army Education Requirements

• As a guide, the minimum acceptable audition
  standard for entry is comparable to Australian
  Music Examination Board (AMEB) Grade 7
• (or equivalent).

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Air Force Education Requirements

• You need to be
• Proficient in one or more of the prescribed
  instruments or voice
• Pass an instrumental/vocal audition at the
  equivalent standard of the AMEB Associate Diploma
  level or higher
• Perform as part of an ensemble under direction
• Sight read at a professional standard

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The Selection Process

• Apply through 13 19 01 or www.defencejobs.gov.au
• Attend a Job Options Evaluation Session (JOES)
• Referred to the Service Band Master where you
  will sit an audition
• Upon recommendation of the Band Master youll
  proceed to an assessment day where youll
  undergo
• Psychological Interview
• Defence Interview
• Fitness Test
• Final Medical
• Enlistment

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Whats In It For Me?

• Starting salary of 45,000p.a. after training
• Navy seagoing allowance of 9,000p.a.
• Free Medical Dental
• Subsidised accommodation
• Travel opportunities

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Reserves

• Part Time positions are also available in the ADF
• Receive tax free pay and challenges like no other

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For More Information

• Call 13 19 01
• www.defencejobs.gov.au
• Defence Recruiter