MOS
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ARMY JOB TITLE
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Minimum ASVAB Line Scores
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42R
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Baritone or Euphonium Player
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N/A
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Enlisted/ Officer/ Active Duty /Army Reserve
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The Army recently merged all the separate band
MOS's (with the exception of Special Band Member)
into a single MOS (42R), regardless of instrument
played.
For over 225 years band members have been an important
part of the U.S. Army. Members of the U.S. Army
bands perform at Army ceremonies, parades, concerts,
festivals, dances and many other events. They also
perform ensembles ranging from ceremonial band to
jazz band to small ensembles, and are required to
play all styles of music. Note: Band is a special
enlistment program. Applicants must pass a very
rigorous audition process to enlist in the Army
Band specialty.
Requirements:
Duties:
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Perform all applicable styles of music
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Play in or leading bands, jazz groups or small
ensembles
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Transpose moderately easy music
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Rehearse and learn new music when not performing
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Perform auxiliary percussion in ceremonial
band
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Perform and rehearse as a professional musician
within different ensembles of an Army band
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Perform in Army ceremonies, parades, concerts,
festivals, dances, and other events as needed
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Augment local security during periods of heightened
combat
Training:
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Nine weeks of Basic Training
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Up to 24 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
at the Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk,
VA. Training length can vary depending on your
level of instrumental proficiency
Additional training may include:
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Private instrumental instruction
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Music theory
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Sight singing and ear training
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Group instrumental techniques
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Percussion techniques
Other Useful Skills:
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Be am accomplished instrumentalist
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Understand music theory and harmony
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Be poised when performing
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Be able to play more than one instrument
Advanced Skills:
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Supervise and train other Soldiers
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Perform duties in administration, training,
supply and/or operations as required
Related Civilian Jobs:
Playing in the U.S. Army Band will afford a musician
valuable experience and prepare the musician to
play professionally in the civilian world. Possible
civilian jobs might be playing with professional
orchestras or bands in night clubs, concert halls,
theaters and recording studios.
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