Careers

Career Description

Almost every career in civilian life can be found within the U.S. Air Force. This includes a career in music. As a Regional Band apprentice, you won't be limited to playing one type of music or one instrument. Just like a studio musician, the U.S. Air Force band plays symphonic concert marches, jazz, rock, country and reception combos. Part of your talents will be used for recruiting purposes in high schools, colleges and universities.

Career Tasks

• Perform in a variety of musical groups, including symphonic concert band; marching band; and jazz, rock, country, and reception combos. Could also include a woodwind quintet, brass quintet and percussion ensemble
• Perform for military ceremonies as well as concerts and clinics in high schools, colleges and universities in support of Air Force recruiting
• Perform at public parades and concerts in support of Air Force community relations
• Some popular music groups will require that you perform from memory

Relevant Interests & Skills

• Business Operations
• Performing Arts
• Music Theory
• Audio and Recording

Training

After eight-and-a-half weeks of Basic Military Training, every Airman goes to technical training to learn their career.