Roles in the Band

Royal Marines Musician:

As a Royal Marines Musician, you’ll spend two years eight months at the Royal Marines School of Music (RMSoM), mastering the full range of musical styles that make up our unique repertoire. You’ll then take on a job that’s as demanding as any – performing in various musical combinations at many high profile events all around the world.

Royal Marines Bugler:

As a Royal Marines Bugler, you’ll be a member of the Corps of Drums. This is part of the Royal Marines Band Service, but has its own distinct uniform and identity. You’ll spend two years in the RMSoM learning to play the Bb bugle, Eb herald trumpet and military snare drum, to the equivalent of Grade 8 or recital performance standard.

You’ll perform as an individual, within a small group, as part of a Corps of Drums or marching in front of the entire band when on parade. As well as being trained in intricate precision marching and stick drill, you’ll play the snare drum and herald trumpet, sounding fanfares at ceremonial and state occasions as well as important bugle calls at ceremonial parades.

How to join:

If you’re aged between 16 and 32, are British or have British dual citizenship, you can join us as a musician or bugler and enjoy a salary of between £13,644 and £28,939 a year, prior to any promotion. It’s one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs, combining both military training and musical skill. To find out more, visit our Opportunity Finder.