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Life in the Royal Marines Band Service isn't your typical musical career. You'll be the public face of the Naval Service, while also providing logistical and medical support when needed. Pass an audition at the Royal Marine School of Music and you'll be well on your way to becoming a world-class musician. Finding it hard to imagine? There are serving personnel waiting to answer your questions.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our performance, both on stage and on operations, but that doesn't mean you have to be the finished article as soon as you apply. If you come with the right attitude and motivation, we'll provide all the support you need to start your career in the Royal Marines Band Service.
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Your first step on the recruitment journey is to complete your full application form, which you can find in our Recruitment Portal. We have emailed you a link to the Recruitment Portal. If you can't find the link, please check your spam folder or give us a call so we can send it to you again.
Once you've submitted the application form on the Recruitment Portal, you can expect to receive a call from your local Armed Forces Careers Office (AFCO) to arrange your next steps. Depending on your circumstances, some stages may take longer than others. We’ll make sure that you are kept involved and informed throughout the whole recruitment and training process.
The Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA) is a multiple-choice test that all recruits sit. It tests your general intellectual ability, and how well you do shows your capacity to cope with the technical and academic aspects of training for the role you've chosen.
We'll invite you to a formal interview to assess your suitability for a career in the Royal Navy, and specifically the role that you have chosen. This is much like any other job interview, so you should prepare accordingly and ask your AFCO for help if required.
The medical and eye exam are quite comprehensive, because life in the Royal Navy is physically demanding. Your tests must be completed by one of our Ministry of Defence-approved doctors, who are based all around the country.
Your local AFCO will arrange an appointment for you at a convenient time and location.
You'll spend five days at the Royal Marines School of Music, where you’ll need to pass an audition and a number of physical stamina tests before starting your career in the Royal Marines Band Service.