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NEC
A09M
Trombone Instrumentalist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Perform duties as instrumentalists on primary and/or secondary instruments as members of authorized Navy bands. Maintain and make minor repairs to assigned musical instruments.
Core Skills
- trombone performance
- musical rehearsal
- ensemble coordination
- music reading
- ceremonial protocol
- public performance
- instrument maintenance
- minor instrument repair
- performance preparation
Common Certifications
- Certified Music Practitioner
- National Association for Music Education Certification
- Suzuki Method Teacher Training
- Yamaha Music Education System Certification
- Certified Educational Facilities Manager
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Community college music performance course
- Private trombone instruction
- Music theory fundamentals course
- National Association for Music Education professional development
Career Growth
- Bachelor of Music in Trombone Performance
- Master of Music in Performance
- Suzuki Method Teacher Training
- Certified Music Practitioner
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy 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.