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you have a flair for Music?__________________ |
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plays a popular role in the life of cadets and
playing as part of your squadron band is highly
rewarding - competition for places is usually
strong. Our aims are to introduce you to
music within the cadets, provide you with
musical instruction and the opportunity to play
in our bands. |
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| Getting involved in music is a great way of
socialising and of promoting the ACO wherever
you play to the public. If you show real
talent you could take your playing to the next
level in wing or regional bands or even the
National Marching Band which is being formed
over the next year. Ultimately, you could
join the National Concert Band - where our best
players perform at public events often at some
very prestigious locations, including Buckingham
Palace! |
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| Every year Music Camps are arranged at all
levels of the organisation. The first Air
Cadet National Concert Band camp of the year
usually takes place during the school half-term
holiday in February. The Camp is arranged
by Air Cadets HQ and takes the form of a week’s
work experience with one of the two professional
RAF Bands based at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire:
the Band of the RAF College or the Band of the
RAF Regiment. Sharing a stage with the
best musicians in the RAF is a priceless
experience! Throughout the remainder of
each year further Concert Band camps take place,
normally linked to a specific event. In
addition, Marching Band camps take place (again
linked to specific events) where our best
musicians are given the opportunity of
demonstrating their skills to the public.
The musical year culminates with a competition
to find the best solo performers, ensembles and
marching bands in the organisation.
Competition is fierce for those wanting to prove
that they are the best! You can also do a
BTEC
in Music and turn your fun and talent into a
formal qualification |
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| You may already be good at an instrument,
but don't worry if you're new to playing music -
if you have talent we'll help you make the most
of it. Here are some standard band instruments; |
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- Saxophones
- Bugles
- Cornets & Trumpets
- Trombones
- Basses
- Cymbals
- Side drum
- Bass Drum
Taking to the stage and
representing your squadron, or playing at
parades, is a vital part of the cadet
experience, and if you've never played an
instrument before, this is your chance to chalk
up another skill that air cadets can help you
discover and make the most of. |
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