Percussion

As a Marine Corps Musician, you will be a member of one the oldest performing bands in the country. As a professional performing musician, you will perform throughout the United States and abroad as a musical ambassador for the Marine Corps at ceremonies, parades, and large-scale events. This is a stable and consistent career for those who are passionate about playing music and willing to accept the challenge of earning the title Marine.

Benefits:
-Ongoing professional music education with other professional musicians.
-Leadership and regular career advancement to Ensemble lead, Conductor, or Bandmaster.
-Stability and benefits of a military career.
-Tuition assistance while enlisted and GI bill benefits post enlistment.

Qualifications:
-Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and reside in the United States.
-Pass a musical audition performing musical excerpts.
-Pass a physical examination, as well as mental and moral screening.
-Attend Marine Corps boot camp prior to the Naval School of Music to begin your professional education in music.

To submit an application and be considered for an audition, please submit a completed questionnaire to christopher.bixby@marines.usmc.mil