The Kohima
Band, The
Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment
The Kohima
Band, The
Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment
FAQ's
Will I have to do military training?
What will be expected on an audition?
Yes.
Basic Recruit Training
Unless you have previous military experience, when
you join the TA you will have to undergo basic recruit training. This consists
of a number of training weekends and midweek drill nights.
During this stage you will learn basic soldiering skills according to the TA
Common Military Syllabus. This covers areas as diverse as how to wear your
uniform, physical fitness, weapon handling, first aid, fieldcraft, map reading
and military terminology.
Yes.
Pay
You will be paid for every rehearsal and every Band
engagement.
You will also be paid for your travel from your home address to the TA centre
and the return journey.
Audition
You will be expected to sit in with the Band during
a rehearsal.
After the rehearsal, at a one to one session, the Bandmaster may ask you to play any or all of the following:
Some major and minor scales.
A prepared piece of your own choice.
A piece of music as a test
of sight reading.