Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps - Military Musician

The Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) is a uniformed volunteer scheme that allows more Singaporeans and Permanent Residents to contribute meaningfully to, and deepen their understanding and ownership of National Defence.

Volunteers serve alongside regulars, NSFs, and NSmen in a range of roles that support the SAF’s operational and community missions. One unique avenue of service is through the SAFVC as trained volunteer Military Musicians committed to upholding the ceremonial and representational excellence of the SAF Band. Volunteer Military Musicians undergo structured training to develop both their musical and military competencies, participate in regular rehearsals, and work closely with the SAF Band to deliver high-quality musical support across a variety of national events, concerts, and military engagements.

Areas of Expertise

• Woodwind, brass, percussion

• String (i.e. orchestral strings, harp or electric/bass guitar), keyboard instruments

• Voice (classical, jazz or pop)

• Music production, sound engineering, lighting design or stage management

• Music composition and arrangement

Eligibility

• 18 - 45 years old; Male or Female

• Physically fit and active

• Singaporean or Permanent Resident

• No NS commitment*

• Experience in a concert or marching band is valued

*If you are an NSF, NSman, or are awaiting your National Service, you are not eligible to apply for the SAFVC as you are/will be required to fulfil your NS obligations with the unit that you are/will be posted to. Males under the MINDEF Reserve (MR) category are also not eligible to apply for the SAFVC, but may apply for the Reservist on Voluntary Extended Reserve Service (ROVERS) Scheme instead to continue their service to the unit that they have been originally posted to.

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