Is MU (Musician) a Good Rating?
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Quick Facts — MU (Musician)
AIT / Training
6 weeks
Training Location
Naval School of Music, Norfolk, VA
Career Field
Administration
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About MU Musician
Performs in Navy bands and ensembles at official ceremonies, public events, and diplomatic functions worldwide.
6 weeks
Naval School of Music, Norfolk, VA
Administration
Recruiter vs. Reality
What the Recruiter Says
As a Navy Musician, you'll perform at the highest level in one of the premier military bands in the world — representing the Navy at state functions, international ceremonies, and community events across the globe. You'll maintain your artistry while serving your country, with access to world-class facilities, instruments, and fellow musicians.
What It's Actually Like
You are a Navy Musician, which means you play music in uniform at ceremonies, concerts, and events, and you are simultaneously the most skilled and most underestimated sailor in the Navy. Your audition was harder than most people's entire enlistment. Your instrument is your weapon. Your concert is your mission. You'll play at funerals, changes of command, and diplomatic events where the music matters more than anyone will say. Your civilian career in music is exactly as precarious as it would have been without the Navy, but your benefits, your performance experience, and your connections make it significantly less terrifying. You'll play Taps at a funeral and it will be the most important thing you do in your career. Every note matters. Everyone hears it.