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Hornblower · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:12 am Post subject:

What's this 'bugle' you talk of Ox - sorry, Rusty - we in this forum revere the bulge in all it's 4/5 note glory (depending on the bulger's versatility).

You have 2 years? Go for it - it's taken me 36 years to master the horn.

(Oh, and I haven't...)

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sticky blue · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:55 pm Post subject:

Hornblower · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:58 pm Post subject:

2nd Clarinet · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:55 am Post subject:

Hello Oxide,

Thinking of joining the RMBS?

You couldn't make a better choice!

I've been there, seen it and done it along with the majority of other forum members on this site.

Auditions......? What do you need to know?

Well.........

To become a Musician in the RMBS...........

You will have to play a solo on the insrtument(s) of your choice and to a very high standard and sight reading will also be involved.

To become a Bugler.........

If you have two feet, can count to 5 without stopping to take a breath, and like hitting things..............well...........

You're in!

Hope this helps.......

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Hornblower · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 1:01 pm Post subject:

Harsh...

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sticky blue · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 1:19 pm Post subject:

I agree - very very hurtful

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Oxide · In Basic Training Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 29

Haha it looks like I'm in luck then.

Oxide · In Basic Training Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 29

Another Question:

What kind of standardized testing does the RMSoM look at when you apply? Do they look at GPA and test scores from school? Basically i just want to know what kind of academic background they look at upon application if any.

Aaron Aardvark · Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 2:31 pm Post subject:

2nd Clarinet · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:53 am Post subject:

admin · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:39 am Post subject:

All applicants undergo the written recruiting test at the Armed Forces Careers Office regardless of what you get at school. Certain qualifications are needed to progress for promotion (GCSE English and Maths for Warrant Officer) but you will take the basic test when you first join. You take the LANTERN Test on audition (Literacy And Numeracy Test for Entrants into the Royal Navy) and that is the benchmark so we know what standard you are. Those who don't get above a 3 will be required to do some school education once they join the Band Service.

Luckily, for mascots in the armed forces, there are no qualifications or tests for them otherwise they would be even more of an endangered species!!
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2nd Clarinet · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:41 am Post subject:

But, to become a Bulger, being able to count to 5 without using your fingers, does help.............
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sticky blue · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 12:27 pm Post subject:

If we take our shoes and socks off we can count to twenty - so there

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2nd Clarinet · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 12:57 pm Post subject:

That's only because they're numbered!
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