Hey everyone. I am looking at joining the military, but am really only interested if I can get into one of the bands. What my lesson teacher has told me, is that someone of my experience and ability will have virtually zero chance of getting into one of the military bands. However, I remember going to a summer camp (high school level) and one of the people there claimed to have been accepted into the marine band. I also auditioned into a higher chair than him.
My question is mostly, apart from the premier bands of each branch, how do you get into the music program of the military? I'm not looking at any one branch in particular although I think my personal preference would be Navy or Air Force. I don't expect to get into a premier ensemble only being done with one year of college. What kind of options are there for people that aren't outrageously gifted and or experienced to play in the military performing?
My question is mostly, apart from the premier bands of each branch, how do you get into the music program of the military? I'm not looking at any one branch in particular although I think my personal preference would be Navy or Air Force. I don't expect to get into a premier ensemble only being done with one year of college. What kind of options are there for people that aren't outrageously gifted and or experienced to play in the military performing?
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