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Military Vocalists

Military Career

General Information

Description

Vocalists read, sing, and memorize vocal parts for public performances. They perform in a variety of musical concert units, such as chorus, popular musical ensemble, jazz band, country band, quartet, and soloist. Vocalists boost morale, entertain, and assist with military ceremonies and may lead or direct other musicians. They are part of a group of talented musicians who support the Military’s mission around the world.

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Work Environment

Vocalists play indoors in theaters, concert halls, and at dances, and outdoors at parades and open-air concerts.  They also travel regularly.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Comparable Industries

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

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Military Outlook

Service Branches

Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.

Military Status

  • Enlisted
    • Hands-on/specialized
    • High school diploma required

Military Workforce

Vocalists in the Military

1,191

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$74,470

Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.

$26,567 - $194,005

What makes up a Military salary?

Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.

They also offer:

  • Housing allowances
  • Subsistence allowances
  • Special and incentive pays
  • Cost-of-living allowances
  • Hazardous-duty pay
  • Bonuses

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 29%
  • Less than high school 19%
  • Master's degree 17%
  • High school 12%
  • Doctoral degree 9%
  • Some college 8%
  • Post-doctoral training 3%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Military training

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training.  Although musicians must be musically proficient to enter the service, music training is given to new band members. Vocalists in the Military will gain skills through regular rehearsals, individual practice, and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include: Music theorySight-reading musical scoresSight singing and ear training

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Military training

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All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training.  Although musicians must be musically proficient to enter the service, music training is given to new band members. Vocalists in the Military will gain skills through regular rehearsals, individual practice, and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include:

  • Music theory
  • Sight-reading musical scores
  • Sight singing and ear training

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

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Knowledge

  • Fine Arts
  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Philosophy and Theology
  • Communications and Media

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.