Section 1: Policy

The Supervisor of Music is responsible for the validation of entry standards for the Music Branch, Regular and Reserve Force, for all three occupations, as per DAOD 5041-1. Entry standards for all occupations can be found on the DPGR (accessible only on the DWAN) site.

Section 2: Regular Force

Regular Force Musician (00166) and Pipes and Drums (00377)

1. Validation of the music competency portion of the Regular Force entry standard follows a 3-step audition process. This is independent of all other Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) entry requirements.
   • Step 1 is a recorded submission which assesses a portion of the entry standard and is intended to determine the potential for candidates to proceed to the live audition. All step 1 submissions are assessed using a blind audition process with a panel of subject matter experts, under the authority of the Supervisor of Music. Those selected will be invited to step 2.
   • Step 2 is a live audition which is a comprehensive audition process in order to select candidates that meet the music competency portion of the entry standard as determined by the Supervisor of Music. The live audition assesses instrumental capabilities and musicality, music theory and aural skills (as required), and suitability for employment in the CAF Music Branch. Successful candidates will advance to step 3.
   • Step 3 is the final step in the audition process. Candidates who meet the music competency entry standard will continue their respective applications either through the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre or the Component Transfer Broker depending on instrument requirements and exigencies of the CAF. All successful candidates will be further assessed and provided enrolment offers in accordance with Performance Incentives and Recruitment Allowances (PIRA).

Regular Force Music Officer (00210)

2. Validation of the music competency portion for Regular Force entry standards follows a single step process. This is independent of all other CAF entry requirements. Candidates will be assessed as holding a valid WO RQ (or equivalent) or requiring an audition. The single step live audition, as determined by the Supervisor of Music, will assess the candidates conducting experience and potential to be a Music Officer.

Section 3: Reserve Force

Reserve Force Musicians (00166) and Pipes and Drums (00377)

1. Validation of the music competency portion of the Reserve Force entry standard follows a single step audition process. This is independent of all other CAF entry requirements.

2. Step 1 is a recorded submission which assesses the entry standard and is intended to determine the potential for candidates to reach occupation functional point (OFP).

3. Candidates who meet the music competency entry standard will continue their respective applications either through the unit recruitment centre based on instrument requirements and exigencies of the CAF.

Reserve Force Music Officer (00210)

4. Validation of the music competency portion for Reserve Force entry standards follows a single step process. This is independent of all other CAF entry requirements. All candidates will be validated through a live audition, as determined by the Supervisor of Music, which will assess the candidates conducting experience and potential to be a Music Officer.