Auditions - Ceremonial Guard
Primary Reserve Members: Applications must be submitted no later than 31 Oct. Auditions will be held by virtual means and will start the week of 15 November. Each member will receive a virtual Audition invitation/meeting by email. Click here to apply and keep reading below for important information.
Please note:
- You must inform your chain of command upon submission of your application as any official communications will be conducted via those channels.
Civilian Candidates (non-military - including Supplementary Reserves): Applications must be submitted no later than 31 Oct. Auditions will be held by virtual means and will start the week of 15 November. Each candidate will receive a virtual Audition invitation/meeting by email. Click here to apply and keep reading below for important information.
Please note: Successful candidates will be asked to enroll into the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve prior to being hired with the Band of the Ceremonial Guard.
Applying for a position in the Band of the Ceremonial Guard is a three-phase process that begins after the instrumental competition is announced.
PHASE I – Audition Application
All candidates must submit an audition application before the applicable deadline above. As part of this application, you will be asked to provide a brief musical résumé.
For any questions or inquiries, contact us at CGBand@forces.gc.ca.
PHASE II – Recorded Audition
Each year, the Ceremonial Guard auditions musicians from across Canada. Auditions will be held by virtual means and will start the week of 15 November. Each applicant will receive a virtual Audition invitation/meeting by email from the Band office. The audition committee will create a merit list based on audition results. Candidates who do not meet the musical standard may be informed at any point of the audition process.
Audition Criteria – Brass, Reed, Percussion
- Prepared pieces: two selections of contrasting styles
- Sight-reading: 1-2 excerpts at the discretion of the audition panel
- Secondary instrument: one selection (if applicable)
- Interview
Audition Criteria – Pipers
Please note;
Pipers and Drummers: You must be a minimum Grade 3 competitive piper or drummer (or equivalent).
- Slow march (2pts) into 6/8 march (4pts)
- 4/4 march (4pts). Applicants will march to this
- The Flowers of the Forest (music can be supplied at request)
- Strathspey/Reel/Jig (2pts each)
Audition Criteria - Highland Snare Drummers
- 6/8 march (4pts)
- 4/4 march (4pts)
- 2/4 March/Strathspey/Reel (2pts each)
- Jig (4 pts)
For any questions or inquiries, contact us at CGBand@forces.gc.ca
PHASE III – Final Selection
The final selection will be conducted by the leadership of the Band of the Ceremonial Guard based on two factors: the instrumental requirements of the Band and the audition merit list. The audition results will be published on this site and, for Primary reserve candidates, forwarded to their unit.
Successful civilian candidates will receive a conditional acceptance. A firm employment offer will be based on fulfilment of the following conditions:
- Successful completion of the recruiting process prior to commencement of contract (usually mid-April); and
- Remaining available position in their musical section.
Successful Primary Reservists will be tasked to the Band of the Ceremonial Guard through their chain of command.
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