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5567 - Musician, Vocalist

Summary

Vocalists perform in a Marine Corps Band for concerts, ceremonies, small ensembles, as a soloist, and various other official functions in support of the Marine Corps Bands’ mission.

Vocalists perform additional duties in support of band operations, such as unit supply, unit administrative assistant, and music librarian.

Additional increased responsibilities relating to music performance are assigned based on grade/experience, such as instrumental group leader or leader of a small ensemble.

Vocalists may be assigned to complete the Live Production Technician Course and be assigned additional duties of sound engineer.

Prerequisites

Must possess MOS 5524.

Requirements

Must be a proficient vocalist.

Must be capable of performing basic percussion or other relevant instrument with the ceremonial marching band.

POI CID

None

Duties

For a complete list of duties and tasks, refer to reference (be), Music Training and Readiness Manual.

Related SOC Title & Code

Musician and Singers 27-2042.

Member, “The President’s Own,” U.S.

Marine Band, 5511.

Member, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S.

Marine Drum and Bugle Corps.