U.S. Marines assigned to the Naval School Of Music participate in musical practices aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story,...
U.S. Marines assigned to the Naval School Of Music participate in musical drill practices aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story,...
Located on board the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-FT Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the Naval School of Music provides specialized training for selected personnel of the Navy and Marine Corps. It is the first stop after basic training for instrumentalists and vocalists seeking to join the ranks of the United States Navy and Marine Corps bands. This unique facility, the largest of its kind in the world, provides basic to advanced levels of instruction geared toward preparing Sailors and Marines for the challenges of performance within a wide variety of military ensembles. Graduates of the Naval School of Music go on to become musical ambassadors throughout the United States and abroad as members of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Bands.
Provides administrative and logistical support to student and permanent Marine personnel
Conducts entry level and 2000 level music skills training and MOS qualification for musicians
Conducts required annual PME for Marines assigned
Conducts physical fitness training for Marines assigned
Conducts career counseling, professional guidance, and mentorship for Marine student personnel
Acts as a service proponent for instructor development and instructional methodology
Marine Detachment Naval School of Music 1420 Gator Blvd Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Virginia Beach, VA 23459-2617
Commercial: (757) 462-7504
Below is a list of the four courses of instruction taught at the Naval School of Music along with a short description:
Basic Musicians Course - entry level course for Marine musicians who have just completed Recruit Training and Marine Combat Training
Unit Leader Course - intermediate level course for Marine musicians who are sergeants or staff sergeants; required to hold a billet (Drum Major, Enlisted Conductor, Small Ensemble Leader)
Senior Musicians Course - advanced level course for Marine musicians who are Staff Sergeants or Gunnery Sergeants
Sound Reinforcement Course - open to all Marine musicians upon completion of the Basic Musicians Course; required for Small Ensemble Leaders
For additional resources, go to the Family Readiness Information page. We look forward to working with you!
For those Marines leaving the School of Music for continued service as a Marine Musician, here are links to the field bands:
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY
NAVAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
MUSICIAN ENLISTMENT OPTION PROGRAM INFORMATION
DOD SAFE HELPLINE
We consider family members a very important part of our team. That's because a happy, healthy and ready family enables the Marine. With less distractions and stress on the home front, Marines and civilian employees are better able to perform their assigned missions efficiently, effectively and safely.
Sgt Backes H. Jessica Email: jessica.h.backes.mil@us.navy.mil
If you would like to attend a graduation ceremony for any of the courses, please contact the Marine Detachment at (757) 462-7504.
You must be accompanied by someone with a Department of Defense ID or obtain a visitor's pass in advance. Instructions on how to obtain a visitor pass can be found at: https://cnrma.cnic.navy.mil/jeb_little_creek_fort_story/
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