Musician

Canadian Armed Forces; Halifax, Victoria, Edmonton, Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented Musicians to join their ranks, providing essential musical support for military life. This role involves performing at ceremonial parades, public concerts, and various military events, showcasing your skills across diverse musical styles. As ambassadors of goodwill, you will represent your country and the military on international stages, fostering morale and cultural values. If you are a multi-talented performer with a passion for music and a desire to serve, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while pursuing your musical career.

Qualifications

• Experienced musicians with a degree or certification in music.
• Ability to perform in various musical styles and settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform at domestic and international military events.
• Provide musical support for parades, concerts, and ceremonies.

Skills

Musical Performance

Adaptability

Teamwork

Conducting

Multi-genre proficiency

Education

Degree in Music Performance

Conservatory Certification

University Certification

Job description

Non-Commissioned Member | Full Time, Part Time

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.

The primary responsibilities of Musicians are to:

1. Perform for a wide array of domestic and international engagements including:
   • Government and military parades and ceremonies
   • Public concerts, shows and festivals, public events
   • Military and state dinners
2. Perform as instrumentalists and conductors in various musical:
   • Concert Bands
   • Parade Band
   • Stage Bands
   • Dance Bands
   • Pipe and Drum Bands
   • Brass Quintets
   • Woodwind Quintets
   • String Quartets
   • Jazz Combos
   • Small Chamber Groups

Work environment

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.

The Regular Force bands are:

• The Stadacona Band of the Maritime Forces Atlantic, Halifax, Nova Scotia
• The Naden Band of the Maritime Forces Pacific, Victoria, British Columbia
• The Royal Canadian Artillery Band, Edmonton, Alberta
• The Central Band of the Canadian Forces, Ottawa, Ontario
• The Royal Canadian Air Force Band, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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.

The CAF enrols skilled Musicians through a competitive blind audition process to fill periodic vacancies. Competitions are held periodically for available positions in the six Regular Force bands. 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.