Rob H.
Rob H.
Musician
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"As a musician, you can always develop. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, you can always grow as a player and a performer."

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About Rob H.

Main motivation

On a daily basis, 1000s travel to London to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Being able to perform regularly to a large audience gives any musician a feeling of achievement. I also like that Army musicians have the opportunity to travel. I have performed in Bermuda, Japan, USA and Canada, to name a few. I have also performed live on stage with Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart and Alicia Dixon.

Top advice
As a musician, you can always develop. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, you can always grow as a player and a performer.
Greatest achievement
The Queen’s Birthday Parade is probably the largest ‘gig’ of the year for Army Musicians. Being able to perform many times in front of HM The Queen has been a career highlight.

Discussions with Rob H.

Drummer keen to join British Army Music.Are there drum-kit exercises,drum sight-reading, and rhythm/musicianship tests?

- Are there specific drum kit technical exercises (like rudiments or grooves)? - Will the sight reading involve drum scores/patterns? Does the general musicianship assessment include rhythm reading and drum-specific questions?

Eligibility advice, Qualifications

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A Music wise question is fine with you?

General

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Are the army always accepting all instruments?

I'm a string player, and I was wondering if the army -only -accepts string players when they have a position open in the string orchestra? Or if I could apply whenever. Thanks

Eligibility advice, Eligibility

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Hi. I am a 35 year old who has wasted his life. I was wanting to join the army and do better for my family and myself.

I have epilepsy and haven't had a seizure for over 3 years and it's controlled. I wanted to k ow if there is a place in the Army for me anywhere? Thanks. Sean.

Eligibility advice, Medical

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What would happen if you mess up during a parade?

Role, Role challenges

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