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Army Band Careers

Music careers in active duty, the Army Reserve and National Guard. Founded 1778. 32 Army bands listed in this Cadenza guide. Entry at E-4 (Specialist). Motto: Army Strong.

Selected profiles, not a service-wide total. Official Army band directory

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32
Bands Listed
1778
Founded
E-4
Entry Grade
2
Open Positions

About U.S. Army Bands

Army bands include premier ensembles, active-duty regional bands, Army Reserve bands, and National Guard bands. Musicians typically enter at E-4 ($2,985/mo base) with student loan repayment up to $65,000 for qualifying instruments. 10 weeks BCT then Army School of Music AIT at Virginia Beach.

Training

10 weeks Basic Combat Training + Army School of Music AIT at Virginia Beach. Student loan repayment up to $65,000 for qualifying instruments.

Entry Pay Grade

E-4 (Specialist) — base pay plus BAH, BAS, and special duty pays

Benefits

TRICARE healthcare, 30 days paid leave, GI Bill, retirement after 20 years

Featured Ensembles

Within Army bands, musicians perform in specialized groups:

Concert Band
Jazz Ensemble
Ceremonial Band
Chorus
Fife & Drum

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Open Army Band Positions

2 current openings from Army bands

Staff Librarian — U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own)

The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own"

Fort Myer, US

All Instruments — U.S. Army Bands (80+ Bands)

The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own"

Various, US
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Army bands in this guide

32 bands across 7 categories

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