As a member of the military, Musicians provide musical support for all aspects of military life, including ceremonial parades, military graduations, and ship ceremonies. They provide quality music designed to support Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations, foster morale and esprit de corps, and to promote Canadian aesthetics and values, both nationally and abroad. Perform for a wide array of domestic and international engagements including: Public concerts, shows and festivals, public events Stage Bands Dance Bands Pipe and Drum Bands As ambassadors of goodwill, Musicians will perform throughout the world representing the CAF and the citizens of Canada.

While on duty with a Regular Force band, personnel could find themselves in a wide variety of performing environments and venues, from performances in concert halls to providing musical support at ceremonial parades, all of which are integral parts of the military Musician's life. If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can't always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career.

However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full time employment.

Successful applicants have typically been experienced, professional musicians, many of them having a degree in Music Performance, Conservatory or University Certification, or equivalent professional musical experience.



Musicians must be multi-talented performers with experience in several musical styles, and must be able to adapt to all types of performance situations and to diverse audiences. For more information about the application process or the audition procedure, please visit the Canadian Forces Music Branch page.

Training The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. as a result, the training is physically demanding. Musicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training, including: Pipe Major course Pipe Drum Instructor course As they progress in their career, Musicians who demonstrate the required ability and potential will be offered advanced training.

Part time options This position is available for part-time employment with the Primary Reserve at certain locations across Canada.

Reserve

Force members usually serve part time in their community, and may serve while going to school or working at a civilian job. They are paid during their training. They may also volunteer for deployment on a military mission within or outside Canada. Musicians may serve with the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army or Royal Canadian Air Force. Musicians employed on a part-time or casual full-time basis usually serve at a military base, wing, home port or ship located within Canada.

Reserve

Force members usually serve part-time with their home unit for scheduled evenings and weekends, although they may also serve in full-time positions at some units for fixed terms, depending on the type of work that they do. They are paid 92.8% of Regular Force rates of pay, receive a reasonable benefits package and may qualify to contribute to a pension plan.

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