Hi there
To become a Director of Music you have to first join as an instrumentalist. Once you have been in a band for a certain amount of time and reached the required rank, you can apply for the Musical Direction Course. If selected, you will complete further training at the Royal Military School of Music before being posted out to a band as a Bandmaster. Following further experience and promotion in rank, you can then apply for a commission and then become a Director of Music.
A Director of Music isn’t just the principal conductor of the band but also the officer commanding so there is more to it than just conducting.
Hope this helps.
Rob

03 August, 2019 05:35

What will be the question asked at the interview and what other documents do I need for my application and how ready should i prepare for everything, because am very ready.

03 April, 2020 10:07

I have certificates in hotel catering and institutional management and I would to go further will i qualify. Thanks

03 April, 2020 10:09

I love music but I don't know how to play any instrument

03 April, 2020 11:35

Regarding the Covid 19 issues going on,do I still have a chance to be recruited because am very hopeful.thanks

16 April, 2020 08:54

Hi Sylvia, unfortunately if you don't play a musical instrument you won't be able to join the Corps of Army Music. We have an audition process that requires potential applicants to be at least ABRSM Grade 5, or equivalent, on their instrument. If you are still interested in joining another branch of the British Army I would recommend having a look at the Army Role Finder here (https://apply.army.mod.uk/roles) to see what might suit you, and then following the steps to apply online. Hope that helps!

16 April, 2020 09:54