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Qualifications for
Enlistment
Applicants for enlistment in the U.S. Navy and subsequent transfer to the School of Music,
United States Navy Band Washington, DC or Naval Academy Band must meet all
qualifications for enlistment in the Navy. Additionally, all applicants must
pass an official audition and be approved for enlistment by Commander, Navy
Personnel Command (PERS-4014). This approval is based on the applicant's performance
audition and musical background. See our Frequently
Asked Questions for more information. |
Audition Information
Auditions are conducted by Navy Bandmasters or their designated representatives at any
official Navy Band or the School of Music. Contact
your Navy Recruiter or the Navy Music Program Audition Supervisor at 1-866-827-5672, (901)
874-4316, or by email at Audition Supervisor to assist you in scheduling an audition. For
specific audition information on each instrument, please select from the list below:
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Music Texts
The following texts are used at the School of Music for music theory and ear training.
They are available for download, and can be used to academically prepare qualified
applicants for the School of Music.
- Basic Music - Used by students attending the Navy School of
Music. Covers all basic music theory including melody construction and extended and
altered chords.
- Ear Training Manual - Ear Training manual used by students at the Navy
School of Music. All instruments and vocalists must be able to perform through chapter 6.
- Harmony - Covers traditional 4 part harmony.
- Basic Music Navy - Covers Form in Music, Media, and Conducting for
Instrumentalists.
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School of Music Information
After Recruit Training, applicants approved for enlistment as a Navy Musician
(MU) attend the Navy School
of Music, located in Little Creek, VA. The (approximately) 21 week basic course of
instruction includes classes in theory, ear training, private instrumental instruction and
rehearsal in marching, concert and stage bands. After graduation, MUs are
assigned to a Naval activity, ashore or afloat, as a member of a Navy band. For the
locations and more information on each Navy band, please visit our Navy Bands
Page. |
For additional information:
See our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), call the Navy Music Program at
1-866-827-5672 or (901) 874-4316 or write to us at...Head, Navy Music Program
Management Branch(PERS-4014)
Navy Personnel Command, 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-4014 |
| OTHER MU RATING
INFORMATION |
The
U.S. Navy has 8 Fleet bands, 2 premier bands and 1 support unit in the Continental United
States, and Fleet bands in Hawaii, Italy, and Japan. To find out more information on each
band, please select one of the links below.
- Navy Band
Northwest - Naval Submarine Base Bangor, Silverdale, WA
- Navy Band
Southwest - Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, CA
- Navy Band
Great Lakes - Naval Station Great Lakes, Great Lakes, IL
- Navy Band
Mid-South - Naval Support Activity Mid-South, Millington, TN
- Navy Band
New Orleans - Naval Support Activity New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
- Navy Band
Northeast - Naval Station Newport, Newport, RI
- U.S.
Fleet Forces Band - U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Norfolk, VA
- Navy Band
Southeast - Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
- The United
States Navy Band - Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC
- Naval
Academy Band - United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
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