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| Rachael |
Hi all!Hi,
I am Rachael and I hope to join the Royal Marine Band in a couple of yrs time, on completion of my A levels. I currently play flute, piccolo and tenor sax. I am also learning the cornet....not going to well at the moment though. (doing Dipabrsm on flute Dec. 2007). I would love to follow a career in music, so if I am unlucky in getting into the RMB, I would like to possibly play in a band for the west-end shows. I would appreciate any good advice (tips for the fitness tests etc.). |
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| lesbryan |
hi racheal   .I cant give you any advice but are plenty who can .Only if it ia what you want GO FOR IT |||| 
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| Rachael |
It is what I really want. I did want to join when I finished school, but the prospect of leaving home so soon scared me a little.
Just a couple of qs: Is it possible to take exams in the RM? (i.e. A levels etc.) Is the music degree quite challenging; what does it involve? thanx. |
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| admin |
Yes... anything you want really! The degree is the same as any degree, difficult for some, easy for others. Your whole career structure is now geared toward the degree. I think initial music training counts toward it in some respects. Try looking here http://www.royalmarinesbands.co.uk/actionmusic/Index_recruiting.htm for the fitness etc... if you have any questions please ask away. It is better to ask and not need to know than to need to know and not ask 
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| Rachael |
thanks x | ||
| The Donkey |
Good luck with your ambition Rachel.
I'm sure that a more challenging and rewarding career would be extremely difficult to find. There are plenty of guys (and girls) using this forum who will be able to give you loads of good advice. Good luck again The Donkey |
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| Errol |
Hi Rachael and welcome.
Go for it and get your feet wet. It has given many people a fulfilling career. If it doe'st suit,you can always go back to civilian life, but you may regret it, if you do not join the finest military band service in the world. 
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| Siegfried |
Welcome Rachel - and what he ^ said...cos he's right !!
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| Errol |
Always am SF.
Except when the wife says differrent. 
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| Siegfried |
Give her a good stiff drink Errol - could surprise you... 
- I still likes it - see?
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| Rachael |
thanks everyone
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| Aaron Aardvark |
Hellooooo Rachael.................welcome to the forum. Hope you have fun. I need a new recruit to learn the art of aardvarse polishing. I may keep an eye out for you
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| Rachael |
Hello Aaron Aardvark!
ooooo....okay then
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| mark peers |
HI rachael its muppet here or mark peers know as muppet served in rmb 1975 1984 good look to you when you join up and enjoy it | ||
| Hornblower |
Hey Aa Aa - looks like you got yerself a new shiner upper of the Aardvaark nethers... 
How ya gonna reconcile that with Deli? 
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| Rachael |
Hey! I'm sure i'll love every minute
HB - cheeky! |
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| Hornblower |
Hey - it wasn't ME that offered to do a bit of Aardvarse polishing (perish the very thought!
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