Skill Training

Music


Photo of sailors playing music.

Skills and Training

The music field in the Navy offers you the best of both worlds — a chance to travel internationally while best utilizing your talents. Not only will you fine-tune your skills among an elite group, private instruction is also available. Positions in this field are very limited, and qualified applicants must demonstrate a great level of musical skill and knowledge prior to being accepted.

Your training may well prepare you for a future career such as a(n):

Musician
Instrumental Conductor
Vocalist
Arranger

Below you will find a list of classes and college and vocational credits you could possibly earn, that can be transferred to participating institutions. Next to the classes you will see the number of credits you could earn. To find out more about positions and classes, contact a recruiter.

ASSOCIATES DEGREE Credits
Applied Performance (Individual Instruction) 6
Jazz Theory/Improvisation 2
Music Theory 8
Nautical Science (Navigation) 3
Nautical Science (Seamanship) 3
Performing Ensembles 6
Personnel Supervision 3
Swimming 1
BACHELOR’S DEGREE Credits
Conducting 1