Description
Musicians perform on musical instruments in a Marine Corps band in concerts, parades, band drills, honor guards, guard mounts, and various other official functions and ceremonies. Musicians also train or assist in the training of musician personnel, perform other additional duties as required, such as section leader, supply NCO, music librarian, storeroom keeper, arranger, and conduct preventive maintenance for musical equipment.
Core Skills
- teamwork and collaboration
- discipline and time management
- training and mentoring
- event execution and support
- logistics and equipment management
- public presentation
- attention to detail
- administrative support
- basic leadership
- customer service orientation
Common Certifications
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
- Music Librarian Certification (MLA-MLC)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Marine Corps publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.