The job
RAF Musicians perform at many different events and venues , ranging from the Royal Albert Hall to Buckingham Palace , and graduation ceremonies on military parade grounds to performances in the UKs finest concert venues . Our ensembles encompass the full range of musical disciplines - Brass , Woodwind , Percussion and Strings - and can expect to play a diverse array of musical genres - dance music , chamber repertoire , symphonic concerts , military marches , and jazz to name a few !
Whether it ’ s within the concert band , parade band , big band or chamber ensemble , you ’ ll provide musical support for a wide variety of engagements , from charity concerts , dances and dinners to visits by Heads of State . Rehearsals , individual practice , travelling and recording - RAF Musicians lead full and active lives .
Upon joining RAF Music you ’ ll be posted to one of the RAF ’ s three regular bands , located at either RAF Northolt in West London , or at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire . All our musicians learn band drill and cover a range of playing styles .
Part of the RAF Music Services mission statement is to provide musical support for the RAF , so a valuable aspect of our role is performing for our service men and woman , both home and abroad . You ’ ll have the opportunity to perform overseas , helping foster relations within the local community and in support of the MOD . Regular destinations include Cyprus , mainland Europe , India and the USA . In recent years the RAF Bands have travelled to Australia in support of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo .
One of the highlights of the year is being involved in the annual ‘ RAF in Concert Tour ’, which visits many of the major concert halls in the UK .
If you ’ d like to find out more about being a musician in the RAF , visit http :// www . raf . mod . uk / rafmusic or https :// www . raf . mod . uk / recruitment / roles / roles-finder / logistics / musician