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Iconic Household Divisions to open doors

If you want to find out more about a career in the world famous Bands of the Household Division, then you should get along to an Open Day in London next week — it could be the start of a fantastic musical career.

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  The Household Division Open Day offers an unique opportunity to find out more about a musical career in the iconic bands.

The world famous Bands of the Household Division will be holding an Open Day, followed by a concert in the iconic Guards Chapel at Wellington Barracks, London on Wednesday 25th January.

The event (commencing at 7.00pm) will be led by the Grenadier Guards Band, with the Scots Guards Band presenting the free evening concert which will be a tribute to the great Scottish poet Robert Burns.

Fantastic insight

Speaking exclusively to 4BR, a spokesperson said: "Open Days provide a fantastic insight into the exciting and varied life of a service musician and aims to answer any questions people may have prior to applying for such a rewarding career path."

During the Open Day attendees will be able to watch the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony, participate in a rehearsal with the Grenadier Guards, observe an audition clinic and be part of a career presentation given by the Corps of Army Music.

Army Apprenticeship Scheme and Golden Hello

It is hoped that this will enable interested parties to learn about the new Army Music Apprenticeship Scheme, ( http://www.4barsrest.com/news/detail.asp?id=28088), as well as the standard adult entry and the lucrative 'Golden Hello' bonus that is currently on offer.

Open Days provide a fantastic insight into the exciting and varied life of a service musician and aims to answer any questions people may have prior to applying for such a rewarding career pathSpokepserson

Get in touch

For further information about the Open Day and how to attend, please contact Sergeant Gavin Hall of the Grenadier Guards Band at Gavin.Hall684@mod.uk

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