Percussion

As a Marine Corps Musician, you will be a member of one of the oldest performing bands in the country. As a professional performing musician, you will perform throughout the United States and abroad as a musical ambassador for the Marine Corps at ceremonies, parades, and large-scale events. This is a stable and consistent career for those who are passionate about playing music and willing to accept the challenge of earning the title Marine.

Benefits:

-Ongoing professional music education with other professional musicians.

-Leadership and regular career advancement to Enlisted Conductor, Drum Major, Instrument Repair Technician, Sound Engineer, Enlisted Band Leader, or Band Officer.

-Stability and benefits of a military career.

-Tuition assistance while enlisted and GI bill benefits post enlistment.

Qualifications:

-Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and reside within the United States.

-Pass a musical audition performing provided excerpts (percussion audition includes snare drum, marimba, and drum set).

-Pass a physical examination, as well as mental and moral screening.

-Attend Marine Corps boot camp prior to the Naval School of Music to begin your professional education in music.

To apply and be considered for an audition, please submit a completed questionnaire to Gunnery Sergeant Jon Kearney, Music Placement Director, Marine Corps Music - West Coast (jon.kearney@marines.usmc.mil).