Open Positions - LIVE AUDITIONS
INSTRUMENT |
AUDITION PERIOD |
REQUIREMENT / REPERTOIRE |
Piano |
20 Oct 2006 - 12 Jan 2007 |
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Percussion |
20 Oct 2006 - 12 Jan 2007 |
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General Information
Candidates who want to apply for a position with a Canadian Force Regular Force Band should contact the nearest Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre (CRFC).
Applicants will then be required to proceed with a live audition at the nearest CF Regular Force band; those bands are located in Halifax (NS), Québec (QC), Ottawa (ON), Winnipeg (MB), Edmonton (AB) and Victoria (BC). During the live audition, the applicant will be required to fulfil all the requirements mentioned above (under “Requirement / Repertoire”).
The applicant should be prepared to supply their resume and copies of the prepared music that she/he intends to play. The auditioner will supply excerpts, sight-reading and ensemble materials. Scales and chords should be played from memory.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please contact the nearest Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre
General Information
Musicians interested in becoming a member of one of the 51 Primary Reserve Bands in the Canadian Forces should consult the list of authorized and voluntary reserve bands across Canada within this website in order to find the band closest to their geographic location. Brass, reed and percussion musicians joining a Brass and Reed band must be already be proficient on their instrument to a senior high school or first year university level. Pipers and drummers joining a Pipe Band must also demonstrate a level commensurate with that of the Pipe band in that area.
In all cases it is imperative that the applicant make personal contact with the local Director of Music or Pipe Major of the chosen band. It is important to understand that local Canadian Forces Recruiting Centres will not open a file for an applicant until the Director of Music/Pipe Major provides documentation authorizing the enrolment. Normally applicants will be asked to sit in with the band for a period of time to determine if they can perform at the required level and can adjust to the rigours of duty expected of a member of a primary reserve band. If the obtaining band determines that the applicant is suitable and a position on that instrument is available, then the applicant will be asked to perform a live audition.
Live Auditions
Live auditions will take place in the band room of the local reserve band. During a live audition, the applicant will be required to;
- play prepared pieces of the applicants choice; (all styles recommended)M
- play sight reading material; (in all styles)
- play with the full band or a smaller ensemble;
- play scales, arpeggios and chords; and
- participate in an interview.
The applicant should be prepared to supply a copy of the prepared music that she/he intends to play. Sight reading and ensemble materials will be supplied by the auditioner. Scales and chords should be played from memory.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please contact the nearest Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre or CF Reserve unit, or, you may contact the Reserve Band Advisor, Directorate of History and Heritage (DHH 7).
Current Openings
There are currently many openings, dependent on area and instrumentation, in the Canadian Forces Reserve Force Bands.
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