Are Naval Academy Band members Midshipmen?

The members of the United States Naval Academy Band are professional, active duty, enlisted Navy Musicians, not Midshipmen. When openings occur in the band, announcements are made to all Navy Fleet bands, college music departments, and advertised in trade journals in an attempt to hire the most qualified musician for the position. After auditions are held and a musician is selected, an active duty musician would receive orders to report for duty and a civilian would enlist in the Navy, go to Recruit Training, and after graduation, receive orders to report for duty. Like all military "special" bands (ie. the Washington, D.C. premier bands and service academy bands) once you are selected for the position it is for your entire career.

My son/daughter is a Midshipman, when can they join the band?

For Midshipman musical opportunities click here.

I want to be a Midshipman, can you help me get into the Academy and/or the Band?

For Naval Academy Admissions information click here.

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