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06-02-2012, 10:36 PM | #1 |
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MU-MUSICIAN ???
i am already depn in as AC but came across the MU rate. since im very musically inclined in multiple instruments, this option is appealing. how to get in? is it available at this time? what are the standards? any info out there??
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06-03-2012, 02:24 AM | #2 |
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I have looked into as well since I am a singer/songwriter guitarist. The recruiters told me it's the hardest thing to get into in the Navy. Apparently there are some gnarly auditions for it and spots don't open very often. I actually got to see them open up for the band REO Speedwagon last summer. They are very good.
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07-15-2012, 11:32 AM | #3 |
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I just entered DEP and will be enlisting as an MU. Laworlo is correct, it's an incredibly difficult program to get into and it's very, very small. My recruiting office had never processed an MU before and while at MEPS, I was informed they hadn't processed an MU in years. I took an audition in March and was put on a waiting list (at this time I had no obligation to the Navy and was not required to take the ASVAB or go through MEPS). In June I was contacted and told there was a position for my instrument open. THEN I went through the enlistment process- my ship date is in December. My counselor at MEPS told me they only allow one female MU at boot camp per month (and one male, I would assume).
You can find more info here- http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-np.../default1.aspx |
07-21-2012, 11:20 AM | #4 |
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llamayamaa--what instrument do you play? So cool! I hope to join the navy music program as well. How long did you prepare for you audition?
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07-21-2012, 12:41 PM | #5 |
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I play flute/piccolo. I took the audition in early March, but as a professional musician, the audition music was something I've been playing for years (I've taken many, many auditions- not for the Navy, but other ensembles). Are you in DEP now with an assignment already?
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07-21-2012, 01:09 PM | #6 |
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No, hoping to make it in the Navy music program. How long is the waiting list?
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09-05-2013, 09:32 AM | #7 |
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Hey guys, does anyone know what the waiting period is for vocalists? And would it help if I auditioned on another instrument as well, or should I save my practice time for singing?
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09-05-2013, 11:39 AM | #8 | |
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Check out the Navy Music Program facebook page, it's got a lot of useful info. On the about section, there's a contact e-mail for Julie Peters, who can answer every question you might have as far as quotas, auditioning, instrument doubling, etc. I've talked with her, she's very nice and very helpful. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Navy-...m/160352757793 If you have any general 'life as an MU' questions, please feel free to message me! =) |
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09-14-2013, 11:30 PM | #9 |
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Thanks llamayamaa! Will do for sure.
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