Posted on Sep 13, 2019
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Any 42R on rallypoint? What is an audition like? As well as AIT? Is it difficult to reclass your MOS from supply to bandsman?
Posted in these groups: 090710 a 3251c 006 ReclassArmy bands plaque 42R: Army MusicianAIT
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SFC Army Musician
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Yes and no. Reclassing can be as easy as passing an audition, or attending AIT. What do you play?
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SPC Pianist
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42R is an Army "Civilian Acquired Skills Designated" MOS. Passing an audition on an instrument takes some serious skill and I would go so far as to say that it's even more difficult if you play a rhythm section instrument like piano, drums/percussion, guitar, or bass guitar. (Those instruments need to know their theory backwards and forwards to a level other instruments don't to achieve basic competency in jazz.) I have advanced degrees in music and only barely made the cut, which is largely because I come from a strictly classical background as a musician, which is a good baseline but not the style for which the Army predominately uses 42R's. All that is to say that while 42R may not be the most "hooah" MOS, it's a pretty hard one to get.
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2ndLt Melissa Molfetas
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You don't give info about yourself but you should already be proficient at an instrument or/and vocals. Audition information should be online. You might even want to contact a recruiter for up to date audition info. Is there a band at your current post? If so, try meeting them to discuss.
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