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Careers
The South African Navy Band
uses both conventional musical instruments (i.e. woodwinds, brass
and percussion) and non-conventional instruments, such as the
marimbas and djembe drums. All the Band’s musicians are
required to be part of the Parade and Concert Bands. Involvement in
one of the smaller ensembles mentioned on this website is
encouraged. The Band’s engagements are varied and there are
occasions where the Band and/or smaller ensembles are required to
work outside the South African Navy’s normal working hours, e.g.
working in the evenings, at weekends and on public holidays. If you
think that a career in the Band is something that you would enjoy,
please read on to find out how you can possibly join this wonderful
band.
There are two ways that you can be considered for possible
employment:
- If you are between the ages of 18 and 22, you could apply to
the Band and may be considered for the Military Skills
Development Programme, a 2 year development programme.
- If you are between the ages of 22 and 26 and have a
recognised music degree or music diploma, you could apply to
join the Band. (Currently, you would still have to complete the
initial two year Military Skills Development Programme.)
All selected newcomers into the South African Navy Band are
required to complete a compulsory six months Basic Training Phase
(Military Training for Ratings Part 1) at SAS SALDANHA. For further
information about the training at SAS SALDANHA please follow
this link.
Consideration for employment in the South African Navy Band is
based on the criteria below.
TABLE1: RECRUITMENT CRITERIA TO JOIN THE
SOUTH AFRICAN NAVY BAND
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Ser. No. |
REQUIREMENT |
MILITARY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
(18-22 YEARS OLD) |
GRADUATE (NOT OLDER THAN 26 YEARS) |
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1. |
South African Citizen |
Yes |
Yes |
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2. |
Medically Fit |
Yes |
Yes |
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3. |
Educational Qualifications |
Grade 12 (Matric). (If you are applying for the SA Navy
Band in your final year of school, then your latest school
report must accompany your application.) |
1. Grade 12.
2. Music Degree/Diploma (from a recognised University). |
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4. |
Musical Qualifications |
1. At least a Practical Grade 6 on either Woodwind,
Brass or Percussion from a recognised tertiary institution
such as UNISA, Trinity College of Music, London, etc. (NB:
PERCUSSIONISTS ARE REQUIRED TO PLAY BOTH TUNED AND NON-TUNED
PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS.)
2. Although no Music Theory Grades are required, it is
recommended. |
1. A Performer’s Diploma on Woodwind, Brass or
Percussion from a recognised tertiary institution. (NB:
PERCUSSIONISTS ARE REQUIRED TO PLAY BOTH TUNED AND NON-TUNED
PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS.)
2. A Music Degree with a Major on Woodwind, Brass or
Percussion. (NB: PERCUSSIONISTS ARE REQUIRED TO PLAY
BOTH TUNED AND NON-TUNED PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS.) |
If you meet the above recruitment criteria and would like to be
considered for possible employment in the South African Navy Band,
then kindly fax your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to Director Naval Music
on (021)787-3116.
Your CV should also include the following:
Musicians required:
Are you a French Horn player,
Clarinetist or percussionist (NB:
PERCUSSIONISTS ARE REQUIRED TO PLAY BOTH TUNED AND NON-TUNED
PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS) with at least a Practical Grade 8 from a recognised tertiary institution? Then we would like to hear from
you. |
If you have further enquiries about the Band, please do not
hesitate to call our office.
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